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Winter Sparks Reading Program

All Day 12/4 - 3/1
Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a bingo card and see the raffle prizes for the different age ranges. If you prefer participating online, sign up for a READsquared account or sign in...

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. If you prefer participating online, sign up for a READsquared account or sign in to your existing one. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

February Food for Fines

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Columbia Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Every non-perishable item is $1 off library fines. Bring you items to the front desk for them to count towards your fines. 

Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Every non-perishable item is $1 off library fines. 

Bring you items to the front desk for them to count towards your fines. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bring your children to the Columbia Library to meet Elephant and Piggie from Mo Willems's books, have a balloon creation made, their face painted, and to enjoy other fun activites!...

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

Bring your children to the Columbia Library to meet Elephant and Piggie from Mo Willems's books, have a balloon creation made, their face painted, and to enjoy other fun activites! 

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 "Everyone" group.

An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is consi...

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

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savor...

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

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Plane...

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

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

9to5: The Story of a Movement

03/21/2025 @ 1:00pm to 03/23/2025 @ 11:45pm
Online Program at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home! The documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and again...

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

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible pl...

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

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page b

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Free Plant Swap

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Plants
Age Group:
Everyone
Free Plant Swap:

Bring in a healthy and pest-free plant or cuttings to swap, or just come adopt a new plant. Make sure you bring plants in pots you are willing to part with. Please bring your own b...

Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Plants

Bring in a healthy and pest-free plant or cuttings to swap, or just come adopt a new plant. Make sure you bring plants in pots you are willing to part with. Please bring your own bags and/or containers to carry your new green friends’ home. Have information about your plant such as its' name and its' light, soil, and water preferences. Meet new plant friends, both human and vegetation!