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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
14
2025
Tue
Babygarten (6-18 mos.)
9:15am–10:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
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
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
14
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 "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
Children (0-5 yrs.),
Babies (0-18 mos.),
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.),
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
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
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Wiggle Time (1-5 yrs.)
10:30am–11:30am
Children (0-5 yrs.),
Babies (0-18 mos.),
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.),
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:
Children (0-5 yrs.),
Babies (0-18 mos.),
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.),
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type:
Other
Toddler’s and their caregivers sing along while learning movements to music and play!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult.
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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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
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
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Chair Yoga
10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
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
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 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 "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.)
11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
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
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
16
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 "Seniors (55+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Smartphone Basics: Android or Apple
1:00pm–2:30pm
Seniors (55+)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Seniors (55+)
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
Learn how to navigate commonly used features on your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. Afterwards, there will be time for answering your questions. Please bring your own device.
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
13
2025
Mon
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 "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
Children (0-5 yrs.),
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.),
Kids (6-10 yrs.),
Tween (8-12 yrs.)
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
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Lego Club (4-12 yrs.)
4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (0-5 yrs.),
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.),
Kids (6-10 yrs.),
Tween (8-12 yrs.)
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:
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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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
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
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Beginner Pickleball Night (Adults)
6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Event Details:
Instructor John Kleinschmidt will be teaching the Pickleball to beginners at the Metter Park courts. You will learn how to dink, hit drop shots, speed up balls, serve and return, and keep score.
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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
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