Columbia Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

106 North Metter Ave.
Columbia, IL 62236
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Sign Up for the Summer Reading Program All Day 5/19–7/12 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details:
						Closing Fourth of July 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.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.				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 10:00am–11:00am Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+) Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+) Program Type: Yoga Registration Required Event Details: Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance. Sponsored by McAuliffe Chiropractic. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group Tot-Time 11:00am–12:00pm Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group LEGO Pinewood Derby (5-10 yrs.) 1:00pm–2:30pm Children (0-5 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Arts & Crafts, Legos, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Build and race a LEGO pinewood derby car! Great program for scouts. 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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Cool as a Cucumber: How to Incorporate Summer Foods into Healthful Meal Planning (All Ages) 5:00pm–6:00pm Everyone Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Ready for a summer that's a little less sizzle and a whole lot more chill? These easy breezy ideas are the secret to a cool kitchen and happy nourished kiddos. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group Puzzle Races (12-17 yrs.) 6:00pm–8:30pm Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.) Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Offsite Age Group: Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the ultimate puzzle race: all ages can enter! The Level Three Puzzle Race for ages 12-17 allows 2-4 teens to team up and compete to finish a 400 piece puzzle in two and half hours or less. 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. This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group Puzzle Races (4-8 yrs.) 6:00pm–8:30pm Children (0-5 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Offsite Age Group: Children (0-5 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the ultimate puzzle race: all ages can enter! The Level One Puzzle Race for ages 4-8 allows 2-4 children to team up and compete to finish a 200 piece puzzle in two and half hours or less. 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. This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group Puzzle Races (8-11 yrs.) 6:00pm–8:30pm Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.) Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Offsite Age Group: Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.), Teens (11-17 yrs.) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the ultimate puzzle race: all ages can enter! The Level Two Puzzle Race for ages 8-11 allows 2-4 children to team up and compete to finish a 300 piece puzzle in two and half hours or less. 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. 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 Puzzle Races (Adults) 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+) Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Offsite Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the ultimate puzzle race: all ages can enter! The Level Four Puzzle Race for adults allows 2-4 people to team up and compete to finish a 500 piece puzzle in two and half hours or less. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Novels at Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Offsite Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join our book discussion on "Recursion" by Blake Crouch. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering one ice cream per person. 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.