Name: Winter Sparks Reading Program
Start: 2024-12-04
End: 2025-03-01
Location: Columbia Public Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Winter Sparks Reading Program All Day 12/4 - 3/1 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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.
	This event is in the "Everyone" group. February Food for Fines All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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.
		Closing Presidents' Day All Day Branches: Columbia Public Library
9 am			This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group. Babygarten 9:15am - 10:00am Babies (0-18 mos.) Open Required This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group. Open Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.) Program Type: Storytime 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.
10 am			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 Required This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group. Open Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.) Program Type: Storytime 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 "Adults (18+)" group. This event is in the "New Adults (18-22 yrs.)" group. This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group. I-Cash Event 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+) 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. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group. Tot-Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.) Open Required This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group. Open Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.) Program Type: Storytime 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 "Seniors (55+)" group. Seniors' Club 11:00am - 1:00pm Seniors (55+) Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group. 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.
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4 pm			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.) This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group. This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group. 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.
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6 pm
7 pm				This event is in the "Everyone" group. Slowing Down with Amy Tan 7:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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.

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