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Teen Creations: Perler Bead Photo Frame Magnet (11-17 yrs.)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)

Use perler beads to design your own photo frame magnet. 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:

Use perler beads to design your own photo frame magnet. 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.


 

Crafts pictured from pinterest blogs include whisk dragonfly, charm bracelet, and brown bunny bag craft.

Spring Crafts (11-17 yrs.)

Monday, March 2, 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 get to make a charm bracelet, whisk dragonfly, and a brown bunny treat bag! All supplies are covered by the library. 

Recommended for teens 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:

Teens get to make a charm bracelet, whisk dragonfly, and a brown bunny treat bag! All supplies are covered by the library. 

Recommended for teens 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.


 

Lego people around a round table.

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. 

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

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.


 

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.


 

Super piggy in glasses next to a bag of money.

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.


 

Lego people around a round table.

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. 

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

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.


 

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.