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9:00am-8:00pm

1160 E SR 205
P.O. Box 406
Columbia City, IN 46725
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Career Spotlight

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Description:

This will be a special story time featuring a community helper, this month we will have Jenn Stanford, a bus driver for the NACS district.

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Speed Puzzling!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Games & Competitions

Registration Required

Description:

Put your jigsaw skills to the test! It's a race against the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle.

Please register your team of 1 to 4 members.

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Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Teen Lounge at Onsite

Age Group:

Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Teen Lounge

Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Description:

A teen run book club where you get to keep the book!

This month we'll discuss "Needy Little Things" by Channelle Desamours

We'll pass out the next book, "Faint of Heart" by Kerilynn Wilson.

Stacks of books on a table

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

Friends Bookroom at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Friends Bookroom

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Description:

Find a "New to you" book!

Wreath Making

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Adult Services Area

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Join us in decorating wired wreaths with beautiful silk flowers and greenery.

Supplies will be provided but if there is something special you'd like to add, feel free to bring it!

Master Gardeners Series

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Description:

Come learn about gardening techniques to prepare for your spring garden!

You'll learn about community gardens in Whitley County and how you can apply the expertise of Master Gardeners in your own home.

Four round diamond art designs featuring colorful flowers made of sparkling rhinestones.

Crafty Mornings: Diamond Art Coasters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Come to the library and create your own diamond art coaster!

We will have all the supplies needed to create your own diamond art coaster.

This program is free, and no library card is required.

Family Planting with plant graphics

Family Planting

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Public Events

Description:

Come in anytime during the two hour window by yourself or with your family to help us plant some wonderful seedlings!

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Time	Sun (6/28)	Mon (6/29)	Tue (6/30)	Wed (7/01)	Thu (7/02)	Fri (7/03)	Sat (7/04)
All Day							Closing Closed for the Fourth of July All Day Branches: Onsite, Virtual, Offsite Description: PPL will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 9 am.
9 am						This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.
10 am		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Playdate 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Bring your little ones to Playdate, a relaxed, drop-in program where toddlers can play, explore toys, and make new friends. Caregivers can connect while children enjoy a fun, safe space to learn and play together.	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Storytime @ Morsches Park 10:00am–10:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading, Outreach: Program Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Books & Reading, Outreach: Program Description: Storytime in the Park! The library will be hosting storytime, for families at Morsches Park on Wednesday mornings. We will read, sing and dance under the trees and in the grass. Additional Information This is a free event. Please let us know if you would not like to have pictures taken of you or your family.	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years.	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Fun with Fossils 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Join us for a mini dinosaur excavation and a special dino‑themed story! Kids will dig up their own dino figurine and enjoy a fun prehistoric tale.		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Dana Hill Magic Show 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: Stop back in time for a dino-mite adventure! In this interactive magic and illusion show, kids will dig into the world of dinosaurs and archeology while discovering the real magic hidden inside books.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Teen Tuesday - Book Bingo 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Games & Competitions Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Teen Lounge Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Games & Competitions Registration Required Description: Get a bingo, win a book; it's as simple as that! As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Beginning Line Dancing for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances. Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin.