Columbia Public Library

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106 North Metter Ave.
Columbia, IL 62236
United States

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Sun: Closed

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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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 (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group 7th Annual Library Crawl All Day 10/1–10/31 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: Discover how far your library card can take you in Illinois and the millions of items public libraries throughout Illinois gives you access too.
	This event is in the "Everyone" group October Food for Fines All Day 10/1–10/31 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 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.
9 am			This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group Babygarten (6-18 mos.) 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 (3-5 yrs.) 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.) 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 "Seniors (55+)" group Computer Basics: Getting Started 1:00pm–2:30pm Seniors (55+) Closed Registration Required 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: Seniors (55+) Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Learn the basics of using a computer and practice using a mouse. No computer experience required. 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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group Escape Room (11-17 yrs.) 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (11-17 yrs.) Closed Registration Required 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: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Teens (11-17 yrs.) Program Type: Other Registration Required Get locked in an eerie room of puzzles and riddles for an hour. Teams must escape the room before the hour is up to win a prize. 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.	This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Popcorn Balls (6-12 yrs.) 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Closed Registration Required 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: Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Popcorn Science: Learn about the science of popcorn while making popcorn balls with treats mixed in. Remember to dress for a mess! 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. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group Escape Room (11-17 yrs.) 5:45pm–6:45pm Teens (11-17 yrs.) Closed Registration Required 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: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Teens (11-17 yrs.) Program Type: Other Registration Required Get locked in an eerie room of puzzles and riddles for an hour. Teams must escape the room before the hour is up to win a prize. 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.
6 pm
7 pm		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 Escape Room (Adult) 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Other Registration Required Get locked in an eerie room of puzzles and riddles for an hour. Teams must escape the room before the hour is up to win a prize. 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.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Online Program Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.