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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
Seniors sitting at round tables for lunch.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 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.


 

Illinois Libraries Present R.F. Kuang May 19 event advertisement

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Everyone

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

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

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

Seniors sitting at round tables for lunch.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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.


 

People in class of chair yoga with hands stretched above their heads while in chair.

Chair Yoga

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Basement at Columbia Public Library
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Chair Yoga (Adults):

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. 

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.


 

Memorial Day

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library
Seniors sitting at round tables for lunch.

Seniors' Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 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.


 

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

Fourth of July

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

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.

Labor Day

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

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.

Veterans Day

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

at 12 p.m. for Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Columbia Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, January 25, 2027 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, April 26, 2027 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, July 26, 2027 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.