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This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite at Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors (55+)
Seniors' Club (55+):

The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club! Join us Thursdays at 11am at the American ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Other

The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club! 

Join us Thursdays at 11am at the American Legion hall at 375 E Locust. All are welcome!!

People can choose to socialize or be apart of the weekly activity and it is $5.50 for the lunch.


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Coffee Connect

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!C...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! 
All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Wavier Form: After registering, participants must sign a Food Allergy Wavier before the event. Liability Forms are signed only once a year. Ask library staff at front desk or print one off . Please turn in at front desk or at beginning of program. Thank you.
 


 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "New Adults (18-22 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group.

Chair Yoga (Adults)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Chair Yoga (Adults):

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Mallory Beatty guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Yoga
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Mallory Beatty guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. 

Disclaimer(s)

Liability Waiver Form: After registering, participants must sign a Liability Wavier before the event. Liability Forms are signed only once a year. Ask library staff at front desk or print one off . Please turn in at front desk or at beginning of program. Thank you.
 


 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group.

Babygarten

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Babygarten (6-18 mos.):

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group.

Story Hour

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Story Hour (3-5 yrs.):

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 18

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group.

Tot-Time

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Tot-Time (19 mos. - 3 yrs.):

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbia Public Library
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Columbia Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
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Columbia Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library
This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group.

Babygarten

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Babygarten (6-18 mos.):

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group.

Story Hour

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Story Hour (3-5 yrs.):

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group.

Tot-Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Tot-Time (19 mos. - 3 yrs.):

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Dungeons and Dragons (11-17 yrs.):

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Develop your problem solving and improve skills in this role-playing game with dragons, orcs, and other monstrous creatures! Game materials are ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Develop your problem solving and improve skills in this role-playing game with dragons, orcs, and other monstrous creatures! Game materials are provided along with snacks and drinks. 

Participants will be grouped into 4-6 players per game. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Wavier Form: After registering, participants must sign a Food Allergy Wavier before the event. Liability Forms are signed only once a year. Ask library staff at front desk or print one off . Please turn in at front desk or at beginning of program. Thank you.
 


 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Novels at Night

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Where: Columbia Public LibraryJoin our book discussion on "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be providing appetizers from Chi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Where: Columbia Public Library

Join our book discussion on "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be providing appetizers from China Star in Columbia and beverages.

Disclaimer(s)

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite at Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors (55+)
Seniors' Club (55+):

The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club! Join us Thursdays at 11am at the American ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Other

The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club! 

Join us Thursdays at 11am at the American Legion hall at 375 E Locust. All are welcome!!

People can choose to socialize or be apart of the weekly activity and it is $5.50 for the lunch.


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Coffee Connect

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!C...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! 
All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Wavier Form: After registering, participants must sign a Food Allergy Wavier before the event. Liability Forms are signed only once a year. Ask library staff at front desk or print one off . Please turn in at front desk or at beginning of program. Thank you.
 


 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "New Adults (18-22 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group.

Chair Yoga (Adults)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Chair Yoga (Adults):

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Mallory Beatty guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Yoga
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Mallory Beatty guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. 

Disclaimer(s)

Liability Waiver Form: After registering, participants must sign a Liability Wavier before the event. Liability Forms are signed only once a year. Ask library staff at front desk or print one off . Please turn in at front desk or at beginning of program. Thank you.
 


 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group.

Babygarten

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Babygarten (6-18 mos.):

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group.

Story Hour

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Story Hour (3-5 yrs.):

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group.

Tot-Time

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Tot-Time (19 mos. - 3 yrs.):

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 18

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Dungeons and Dragons (11-17 yrs.):

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Develop your problem solving and improve skills in this role-playing game with dragons, orcs, and other monstrous creatures! Game materials are ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Develop your problem solving and improve skills in this role-playing game with dragons, orcs, and other monstrous creatures! Game materials are provided along with snacks and drinks. 

Participants will be grouped into 4-6 players per game. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Wavier Form: After registering, participants must sign a Food Allergy Wavier before the event. Liability Forms are signed only once a year. Ask library staff at front desk or print one off . Please turn in at front desk or at beginning of program. Thank you.
 


 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite at Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors (55+)
Seniors' Club (55+):

The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club! Join us Thursdays at 11am at the American ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Other

The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club! 

Join us Thursdays at 11am at the American Legion hall at 375 E Locust. All are welcome!!

People can choose to socialize or be apart of the weekly activity and it is $5.50 for the lunch.


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Coffee Connect

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!C...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! 
All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Wavier Form: After registering, participants must sign a Food Allergy Wavier before the event. Liability Forms are signed only once a year. Ask library staff at front desk or print one off . Please turn in at front desk or at beginning of program. Thank you.
 


 

Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls.