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1160 E SR 205
P.O. Box 406
Columbia City, IN 46725
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

Cattail Corner - Adult Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services Programming Room

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!

Basic Smartphone Photography

Basic Smart Phone Photography

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

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: Classes & Workshops

Description:

This 90-minute class covers Apple iPhones and Samsung Android Photos.

Students will learn how to:

Choose photo & video settings that suit their needs.

Choose focus points and control exposure.

Navy blue with the words "Career Spotlight with veterinarian with dr. Cassie ceckowski" across the top with a spotlight on Dr. Cassie below it.

Career Spotlight: Meet a Veterinarian!

Thursday, March 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 Dr. Cassie Ceckowski, a veterinarian at Aboite Animal Hospital.

An image of a little girl and an adult woman, presumably mother and daughter, in spa robes and hair towels, painting their nails with the words "Mother daughter spa day" in the top left corner

Mother-Daughter Spa Day

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

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Public Events

Description:

Relax, recharge, and enjoy some quality time together at the library! Participants will enjoy simple spa-inspired activities like trying facemasks, painting your nails, and even making your own sugar scrub to take home!

White background with various crafting materials around the edges. In the center are the words "Spring Break Craft".

Spring Break Craft

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

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: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!

As always, all events are free and no library card is required to attend.

White background with various crafting materials around the edges. In the center are the words "Spring Break Craft".

Spring Break Craft

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

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: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!

As always, all events are free and no library card is required to attend.

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Time	Sun (7/05)	Mon (7/06)	Tue (7/07)	Wed (7/08)	Thu (7/09)	Fri (7/10)	Sat (7/11)
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 Puzzle Palooza 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Description: Let's have a puzzle party! Puzzles can help little ones with fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem solving. As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Before 5 10:00am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Description: Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.	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.	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Firefly Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading Registration Required 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 Registration Required Description: This will be a very special storytime where we will read all of the books nominated for this year's Firefly Award.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Crafty Mornings: Diamond Art Garden Decor 11:00am–1:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services Programming Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: What to add something cute to your garden or plants? Come to the library to make your very own Diamond Art Garden Decor. There will be a small selection of designs to choose from.
12 pm					This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Movie Marathon 12:00pm–6:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Virtual Entertainment Registration Required 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: Virtual Entertainment Registration Required Description: The dog days of summer got you down? Cool off indoors for a day with our Movie Marathon! We will have back to back movie showings from 12:00-6:00. One bag of popcorn will be provided per person.
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Dance Till You Drop 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Classes & Workshops 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: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Dance Till You Drop Arts Academy, located right here in Columbia City, is excited to put on a performance for their community! As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Teen Tuesday - Bookflix 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Books & Reading 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: Books & Reading Description: A teen run book club where you get to keep the book! This month we'll discuss "Cat + Gamer" by Wataru Nadatani. We'll pass out the next book, "Romanov" by Nadine Brandes.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Yoga Flow with Julie 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1 & 2 Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie! Please wear comfortable and breathable clothing, and your own yoga mat (we will try to have a few extra on hand for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time).			This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Paperback Writers-Summer Event 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services Programming Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Join us for our Paperback Writers Summer Writing workshop! Welcome to Paperback Writers. This is group for adult writers (ages 18 and up). This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.