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This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group

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.


 

This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

4:00pm–4:30pm
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.), Adults (18+)
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!

This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group

Teen Creations: Leather Rose Making (11-17 yrs.)

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (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:

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.


 

This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group

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.


 

This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group

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.


 

This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "New Adults (18-22 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group

Comic Book Culture & Illinois: a Living History (Adults)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (11-17 yrs.), Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Teens (11-17 yrs.), Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stephen Harrick is passionate about comic books/strips and Illinois history. Join him for a presentation that connects the dots between comics and Illinois politics, labor, law and order, education, architecture, and identity.

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.


 

This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group

Teen Creations: Book Bedazzling

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (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.


 

This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group

Mother's Day Gifts (11-17 yrs.)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (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:

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.