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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

Navy blue with the words "Career Spotlight with Jessie from Sugar Creek Donuts" across the top with a spotlight on Jessie holding a tray of donuts below it.

Career Spotlight: Meet the Owner of Sugar Creek Donuts!

Thursday, April 23, 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:

Meet Jessie Eisenhour from Sugar Creek Donuts and learn how donuts are made! Learn about what it takes to own a business, create new recipes, and be a professional baker!

beads

Let's Design and Make Jewelry

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 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: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Description:

Join Molly from Garage Gals Unlimited in a class on how to make your own round flat bead bracelet!

All supplies are provided by the library.

This program is intended for Adults.

Flyer for a Children’s Clothing Swap on Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 12 pm at Peabody Public Library. Includes illustrations of kids' clothes.

Library Children's Clothing Swap

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Auditorium 1 & 2

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Public Events

Description:

Bring children's clothes you’re ready to part with, shop the swap for new-to-you finds, and take back any of your items that are left at the end. Participants must be present during the swap.

"A Thousand Mornings" by: Mary Oliver

Read 'Em & Weep

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Description:

The spotlights on nature poet: Mary Oliver

No card? No problem!

We will have printed out copies of a few of the author's poems so anyone is welcome to join in the discussion!

Open Mic Poetry Night

OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Public Events

Description:

This program is in celebration of our Poetry Contest: Nature in Verse!

Participants 16 years or older are encouraged to take center stage and read out loud their work before submitting!

A little girl wearing a super hero cape is standing on something and looking at a city in the horizon. the words "superhero academy" are in the top right corner

Super Hero Academy

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 0-5)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Drop in to test your skills and train to become a superhero! Visit all five stations to test your superhero abilities with an obstacle course, secret identity station, mask craft, and more!

Craft Supply Swap!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Attention Crafters!

Are you cleaning out your craft closet? Do you have leftovers from a recent project? Come to the Peabody Public Library's Craft Supply Swap!

Black background with the words "Mystery Royale" by Kaitlyn Cavalancia

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Mystery Royale" by Kaitlyn Cavalancia.

We'll pass out the next book, "The Lake" by Natasha Preston.

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Time	Sun (9/20)	Mon (9/21)	Tue (9/22)	Wed (9/23)	Thu (9/24)	Fri (9/25)	Sat (9/26)
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 Yoga Sprouts 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Classes & Workshops 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: Classes & Workshops Description: Come relax your mind and body with some yoga poses, stretches, and mindfulness books. This program is intended for children 5 and under.		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		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool - Hang out 1:00pm–2:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Classes & Workshops 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: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Come in to this hangout ready to answer questions! We will be playing ice breaker games in order to get to know one another, and get used to speaking up in class.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Teen Tuesday - Hangout 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Library Branch: Onsite Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Need a place to unwind after school? Drop in for a relaxed teen hangout with games, crafts, and space to just chill with friends.			This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group I'm Booked 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Otherwordly Book Club! 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Books & Reading This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: This month's discussion: "The Joy Luck Club" by: Amy Tan “Then you must teach my daughter this same lesson. How to lose your innocence but not your hope. How to laugh forever.” -Amy Tan	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–7:45pm Adults (Ages 18+) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Step away from the ordinary and dive into extraordinary worlds! Our Adult Dungeons & Dragons Club is the perfect place to unleash your imagination, sharpen your storytelling skills, and build camaraderie around the table.		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Know Your Numbers and Preventative Care 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Know your numbers!
6 pm				This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Stuffie Sleepover 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 a special storytime with your stuffie! After storytime, stuffies will get to spend the night at the library with their friends. Pick them up anytime on Thursday along with a keepsake from their sleepover.