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1160 E SR 205
P.O. Box 406
Columbia City, IN 46725
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Purple Background with a teal picture frame with a picture of a goose with a backwards baseball cap, holding a video game controller, with the words "Teen Tuesday" above it and "Game Night" below it

Teen Tuesday - Game Night

Tuesday, March 31, 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: Games & Competitions

Description:

Take a break at the library with a variety of fun paper puzzles! Teens can enjoy word searches, Sudoku, crosswords, logic puzzles, and more in a relaxed, low-key setting. Work on your own or with friends, all supplies provided.

Woodburn design

Edgy Art- Woodburning

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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:

Welcome to Edgy Art!

In this program we will be attempting some 3D art with a neat woodburn design.

Supplies are limited to the first 8 people and participants will be paired up.

TRASH CAN POTATOES

TRASH CAN POTATOES

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Library Grounds - Outside at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Library Grounds - Outside

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Description:

Come get your hands dirty and your thumbs green!

Together, we're planting potato seeds in trash cans for our community garden!

This program is free to attend and does NOT require a library card.

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Pine Wood Derby Race Day

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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: Games & Competitions, Public Events

Description:

Rev your engines! We’re calling all dads (and grandpas, uncles, or mentors) and their pit crew for a Pine Wood Derby challenge.

MASTER GARDENER SERIES

Master Gardener Series

Saturday, April 11, 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:

Prairie Roots & Compost Boots: Gardening for a Greener Indiana

With Randi Engelhardt and Linda Furge

Purple background with a teal picture frame. Inside the frame, at the top are the words "Teen Tuesday", beneath it is a goose wearing a a flower dress and matching hat, and at the very bottom are the words "Quirky Crafts"

Teen Tuesday - Quirky Crafts

Tuesday, April 14, 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:

Calling all creative teens! 🎨 Join us for Teen Tuesday: Quirky Crafts, a fun and relaxed craft session just for teens. This month, we’re making button art!

Clipboard with a paper titled ‘Medicare 101’ next to a stethoscope.

Medicare 101

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room A at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Description:

Come and learn the basics of Medicare with Gregg Palmer.

This is a free event and no library card is required.

Purple floral borders framing the words ‘Crafty Mornings’ in teal text.

Crafty Mornings: DIY Paper Bird Garland

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Spring into the library by making your own bird paper garland.

The library will supply the materials, you supply the creativity!

This event is open to the first 20 participants.

This is a free event.

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Time	Sun (8/09)	Mon (8/10)	Tue (8/11)	Wed (8/12)	Thu (8/13)	Fri (8/14)	Sat (8/15)
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 Exploration Station 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: Attention toddlers!	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.
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		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Crafty Mornings: Lavender Flowers Flower Pot 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: Transform a terracotta pot into a flower pot with beautiful lavender flowers. We will provide everything you need to transform your pot into a masterpiece. This event is open to the first 12 participants.
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2 pm
3 pm						This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Bored? Let's Board! 3:00pm–5:00pm 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! Drop into the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games!
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) Games & Competitions 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 Description: Teen Tuesday: Game Night featuring Pictionary! 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 STEM Challenge: 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: STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Spice Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Adult Services Area Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Every other month, stop in to the library and check out a new spice! We will have a sample of the spice, a short history of the spice and a couple of recipes to try the spice out. Feeling adventurous?