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Sign up for the Winter Sparks Reading Bingo Challenge

Winter Sparks Reading Program

All Day 12/1 - 2/28
Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the library to pick up a bingo card and see the raffle prizes for the different age ranges.

Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a bingo card and see the raffle prizes for the different age ranges.

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library
People in class of chair yoga with hands stretched above their heads while in chair.

Chair Yoga

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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 Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. 

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

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox 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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Illustrated teen dungeon master playing game with dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required

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. Games are led by teen Dungeon Masters and supervised by the librarian. 

Groups are divided up by number of available Dungeon Masters. 

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

The life we bury by Allen Eskens book cover.

Novels at Night

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Join our book discussion on "The Life We Bury" by Allen Eskens. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering the appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our book discussion on "The Life We Bury" by Allen Eskens. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering the appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks.

Disclaimer(s)

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


 

Seniors sitting at round tables for lunch.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.


 

Illustrated teen dungeon master playing game with dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required

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. Games are led by teen Dungeon Masters and supervised by the librarian. 

Groups are divided up by number of available Dungeon Masters. 

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Parent holding book open for baby.

Babygarten (6-18 mos.)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Two little boys reading together in field, one with orange hat the other with blue hat.

Story Hour (3-5 yrs.)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Child with glasses in front of book looking at viewer.

Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Lego people around a round table.

Lego Club (4-12 yrs.)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Legos
Age Group:
Children (0-5 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.)
Lego Club (4-12 yrs.):

Free build with Legos, try out our LEGO challenge cards, or take on our monthly challenge! Recommended for ages 4-12 yrs.

Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Children (0-5 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.)
Program Type: Legos

Free build with Legos, try out our LEGO challenge cards, or take on our monthly challenge! 

Recommended for ages 4-12 yrs.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Illinois Libraries Present Jonathan Eig January 13th Event Advertisement

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Everyone

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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
hand holding smartphone.

Smartphone Basics: Android or Apple

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Seniors (55+)

Explore as a group commonly used features on your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. Afterwards, there will be time for answering your questions. Please bring your own device.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore as a group commonly used features on your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. Afterwards, there will be time for answering your questions. Please bring your own device.

Disclaimer(s)

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


 

Seniors sitting at round tables for lunch.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.


 

Two girls dancing in a circle together.

Wiggle Time (1-5 yrs.)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Wiggle Time (1-5 years):

Toddler’s and their caregivers sing along while learning movements to music and play! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required

Toddler’s and their caregivers sing along while learning movements to music and play! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

People in class of chair yoga with hands stretched above their heads while in chair.

Chair Yoga

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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 Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. 

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

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox 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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Parent holding book open for baby.

Babygarten (6-18 mos.)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Two little boys reading together in field, one with orange hat the other with blue hat.

Story Hour (3-5 yrs.)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Child with glasses in front of book looking at viewer.

Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathmatics) Explorers.

S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Balloon Powered Car (6-12 yrs.)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.)

Balloon Powered Car: Design, build, and test a balloon powered car to take home! We will race our cars at the end. 

Recommended for ages 6-12. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.)
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Balloon Powered Car: Design, build, and test a balloon powered car to take home! We will race our cars at the end. 

Recommended for ages 6-12. 

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 receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.


 

Seniors sitting at round tables for lunch.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.