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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
7th Annual Library Crawl
All Day
10/1–10/31
Everyone
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Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Discover how far your library card can take you in Illinois and the millions of items public libraries throughout Illinois gives you access too.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
October Food for Fines
All Day
10/1–10/31
Everyone
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Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Babygarten (6-18 mos.)
9:15am–10:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
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Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Story Hour (3-5 yrs.)
10:00am–11:00am
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
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
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.
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This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Halloween Hoopla (18 mos.-5 yrs.)
10:00am–12:00pm
Children (0-5 yrs.)
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Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Children (0-5 yrs.)
Program Type:
Other
Enjoy a not-so-spooky stories, games, crafts, treats, and more! Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult.
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.)
11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
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Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Seniors' Club
11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors (55+)
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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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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
5
2025
Sun
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Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
The Friends of the Library will be selling gently used books at Columbia FestiFall. - $4 per bag
- $2 per mystery bag
For a few books: - $0.50 Hardback
- $0.25 Paperback
- $0.25 Children's Books
In Metter Park & Library Basement
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This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Computer Basics: Email Organization & Google Drive
1:30pm–3:00pm
Seniors (55+)
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Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Seniors (55+)
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
Learn how to organize your Google email a.k.a. Gmail and discover the different applications you can access in Google Drive while in your Gmail account.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Dungeons and Dragons
3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type:
Other
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.
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Adults (18+)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Novels at Night
7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults (18+)
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Library Branch:
Off Site
Room:
Offsite
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join our book discussion on "Thief River Falls" by Brian Freeman. 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 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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