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This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.)
Open
Registration
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.), Kids (6-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Let your stuffed animal stay all night at the library and the next day get pictures of your critters night time activities!

**Please register only one stuffed animal per child.

Drop off: Thursday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. - Wednesday, Nov. 20 by 5 p.m.

Pickup:  Thursday, Nov. 21 - Saturday, Nov. 23


 

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. 


 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Online Program
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Event Details:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group.

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.


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Coffee Connect

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! 
All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!

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 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. 


 

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.

Chair Yoga (Adults)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+)
Open
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: 8

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Mallory Beatty 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. 


 

This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group.

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: 19

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. 


 

This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group.

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. 


 

This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group.

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: 20

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. 


 

Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbia Public Library
This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group.

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: 20

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. 


 

This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group.

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. 


 

This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group.

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. 


 

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

Dungeons and Dragons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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. 

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 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. 


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Novels at Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Where: Columbia Public Library

Join our book discussion on "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be providing appetizers from China Star in Columbia and beverages.

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. 


 

This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group.

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.


 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Coffee Connect

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! 
All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!

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 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. 


 

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.

Chair Yoga (Adults)

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

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Mallory Beatty 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. 


 

This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group.

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: 20

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. 


 

This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group.

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. 


 

This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group.

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. 


 

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

Dungeons and Dragons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Columbia Public Library
Room: Library Basement
Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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. 

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 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