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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!

Seniors sitting at round tables for lunch.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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.


 

Book Cover of The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoon Kim.

Novels at Night

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Join our book discussion on "The Last Story of Mina Lee" by Nancy Jooyoon Kim. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering the appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks.

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join our book discussion on "The Last Story of Mina Lee" by Nancy Jooyoon Kim. 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 recieve in your confirmation email or in reminder email sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.

NOTE: Text notifications will be a future option. We will make announcement once this is an option. Otherwise in the meantime communications will be via email and/or phone calls. 


 

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.The members of this non-profit org...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Purpose of Meeting

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.The members of this non-profit org...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Purpose of Meeting

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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

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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.The members of this non-profit org...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Purpose of Meeting

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, February 10, 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, March 10, 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, April 14, 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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.The members of this non-profit org...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Purpose of Meeting

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, May 12, 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, June 9, 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

Library Board Meetings

Tuesday, July 14, 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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.The members of this non-profit org...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Purpose of Meeting

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.The members of this non-profit org...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Purpose of Meeting

Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.