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Illustrated teen dungeon master playing game with dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, March 9, 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.


 

Cover of the Cream of the Crop Calendar by Illinois Treasurer office.

Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.), Adults (18+)

Calling all school-age photographers!

Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Event Details:

Calling all school-age photographers!

Leather rose in vase on table.

Teen Creations: Leather Rose Making (11-17 yrs.)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)

Create an everlasting rose for a sweetheart in your life or for yourself! Materials are provided by the library. 

Recommended for ages 11-17 years.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an everlasting rose for a sweetheart in your life or for yourself! Materials are provided by the library. 

Recommended for ages 11-17 years.

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.


 

Illustrated teen dungeon master playing game with dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 7, 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.


 

Illustrated teen dungeon master playing game with dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, April 13, 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.


 

Comics

Comic Book Culture & Illinois: a Living History (Adults)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens (11-17 yrs.), Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)

Stephen Harrick is passionate about comic books/strips and Illinois history. Join him for a presentation that connects the dots between comics and Illinois politics, labor, law and order, education, architecture, and identity.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Teens (11-17 yrs.), Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stephen Harrick is passionate about comic books/strips and Illinois history. Join him for a presentation that connects the dots between comics and Illinois politics, labor, law and order, education, architecture, and identity.

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.


 

Book cover with diamond art jewels.

Teen Creations: Book Bedazzling

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)

Celebrate National Library Week with us and bedazzle a book cover in diamond art jewels! Bring a favorite book from home or choose from one of ours. The library provides of the supplies! 

Recommended for ages 11-17 yrs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us and bedazzle a book cover in diamond art jewels! Bring a favorite book from home or choose from one of ours. The library provides of the supplies! 

Recommended for ages 11-17 yrs.

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.


 

Crafts from Pinterest like bag, paper bag, and tie dye socks.

Mother's Day Gifts (11-17 yrs.)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)

Teens can design a tote bag with iron-on patches, tie-dye socks, a treat bag, and a card for their Mother's Day gift. All supplies are provided by the library. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens can design a tote bag with iron-on patches, tie-dye socks, a treat bag, and a card for their Mother's Day gift. All supplies are provided by the library. 

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.