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Winter Sparks Reading Program

All Day 12/1–2/28
Everyone
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.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

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

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
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.


 

Dungeons and Dragons

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (11-17 yrs.)
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.


 

Novels at Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our book discussion on "The Life We Bury" by Allen Eskens. 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 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.


 

Seniors' Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors (55+)
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.


 

Dungeons and Dragons

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (11-17 yrs.)
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.


 

Babygarten (6-18 mos.)

9:15am–10:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. 

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.


 

Story Hour (3-5 yrs.)

10:00am–11:00am
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. 


 

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.


 

Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.)

11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. 

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 Club (4-12 yrs.)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (0-5 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 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. 

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

Library Board Meetings

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement

Smartphone Basics: Android or Apple

1:00pm–2:30pm
Seniors (55+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore as a group commonly used features on your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. Afterwards, there will be time for answering your questions. Please bring your own device.

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.


 

Seniors' Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors (55+)
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.


 

Wiggle Time (1-5 yrs.)

10:30am–11:30am
Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
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.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required

Toddler’s and their caregivers sing along while learning movements to music and play! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. 

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.


 

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
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.


 

Babygarten (6-18 mos.)

9:15am–10:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. 

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.


 

Story Hour (3-5 yrs.)

10:00am–11:00am
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. 


 

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.


 

Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.)

11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. 

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.


 

S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Balloon Powered Car (6-12 yrs.)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.)
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:

Balloon Powered Car: Design, build, and test a balloon powered car to take home! We will race our cars 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.