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This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group

Spring Crafts (3-6 yrs.)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.)

Bring you little one to make a pom pom shooter, pasta necklace, and I-Spy Sensory Bottle. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring you little one to make a pom pom shooter, pasta necklace, and I-Spy Sensory Bottle. 

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.


 

This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group

Spring Crafts (7-10 yrs.)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids (6-10 yrs.)

Kids get to make a no sew sock bunny, bird seed bell, and beaded bracelet or keychain.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Kids (6-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids get to make a no sew sock bunny, bird seed bell, and beaded bracelet or keychain.  

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.


 

This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group

Lego Club (4-12 yrs.)

Tuesday, March 10, 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. 

This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group

S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Engineer a Plane (6-12 yrs.)

Tuesday, March 17, 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.)

Engineer a Plane: Design, build, and test your own plane to take home! Test fly your plane with others 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:

Engineer a Plane: Design, build, and test your own plane to take home! Test fly your plane with others 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.


 

This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group

Cents-ational Family Storytime

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.)

Bring the kids for engaging songs and stories about earning, saving, and spending money. Decorate your own piggy bank. Please register each child you plan to bring that might want a piggy bank.

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.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the kids for engaging songs and stories about earning, saving, and spending money. Decorate your own piggy bank. Please register each child you plan to bring that might want a piggy bank.

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.


 

This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group

Lego Club (4-12 yrs.)

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group

S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Bedazzle a Bookmark (6-12 yrs.)

Tuesday, April 21, 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.)

Bedazzle a Bookmark: In celebration of National Library Week, choose a bookmark design and decorate it with diamond art jewels.  

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:

Bedazzle a Bookmark: In celebration of National Library Week, choose a bookmark design and decorate it with diamond art jewels.  

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.


 

This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group

Mother's Day Gifts (3-6 yrs.)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.)

Children get to make three small gifts for mom. We plan to decorate a pot holder, make a treat bag, craft a tulip sun catcher, and make a card.

Recommended for ages 3-6 years. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children get to make three small gifts for mom. We plan to decorate a pot holder, make a treat bag, craft a tulip sun catcher, and make a card.

Recommended for ages 3-6 years. 

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.


 

This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group

Mother's Day Gifts (7-10 yrs.)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids (6-10 yrs.)

Bring the kids to make three gifts for Mother's Day! We will be making a painted rock photo holder, a treat envelope, tie-dyed socks, and a card.  All supplies are provided by the library. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Kids (6-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the kids to make three gifts for Mother's Day! We will be making a painted rock photo holder, a treat envelope, tie-dyed socks, and a card.  All supplies are provided by the library. 

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.