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Winter Sparks Reading Program

All Day 12/4 - 3/1
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. If you prefer participating online, sign up for a READsquared account or sign in to your existing one. 

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.


 

I-Cash Event

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs is encouraging Area Residents to attend his I-Cash event. 

The Illinois State Treasurer's Office connects people with their cash and other assets through the I-Cash program. 

February Food for Fines

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Everyone
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Every non-perishable item is $1 off library fines. 

Bring you items to the front desk for them to count towards your fines. 

Take Your Child to the Library Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring your children to the Columbia Library to meet Elephant and Piggie from Mo Willems's books, have a balloon creation made, their face painted, and to enjoy other fun activites! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Babygarten

9:15am - 10:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11

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 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. 


 

Story Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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 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. 


 

Tot-Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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 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. 


 

An Evening with James McBride

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Online Program
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

Novels at Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join our book discussion on "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. 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. 


 

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.


 

Babygarten

9:15am - 10:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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 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. 


 

Story Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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 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. 


 

Tot-Time

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

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 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

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

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.


 

Chair Yoga (Adults)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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 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. 


 

Presidents' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library

Babygarten

9:15am - 10:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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 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. 


 

Story Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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 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. 


 

Tot-Time

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

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 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. 


 

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (0-5 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.)
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Children (0-5 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. 

I-Cash Event

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs is encouraging Area Residents to attend his I-Cash event. 

The Illinois State Treasurer's Office connects people with their cash and other assets through the I-Cash program. 

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Online Program
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.