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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 (7/12)	Mon (7/13)	Tue (7/14)	Wed (7/15)	Thu (7/16)	Fri (7/17)	Sat (7/18)
All Day							This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Mural of the Month All Day Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Description: Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library.
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 6-11)" group Grandparent's Playdate 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions 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: Games & Competitions Description: Bring your grandparents to the library! Spend the morning together for a special playdate where you can play, discover, and bond. This program is designed for age 0-5 and their families.	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		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Crafting Connections 11:00am–12:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Bring your project and your personality—whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half.	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group A Novel Idea 11:00am–12:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Books & Reading 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: Books & Reading Description: "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Artisitc Detective 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: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: Become a Detective by looking at a collection of artwork for clues to understand the story the artist is telling. What stories do portraits tell? Enjoy a short drawing activity afterwards to practice what you've learned.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Teen Tuesday - Game Night 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: Teen Tuesday: Game Night featuring Minute to Win It! Learn the rules, play with friends, and enjoy a low-pressure night of fun. No prior experience required.		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Inventor's Workshop 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Description: Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem.	This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Bored? Let's Board! 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions 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: Games & Competitions Description: Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games!