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 (1/11)	Mon (1/12)	Tue (1/13)	Wed (1/14)	Thu (1/15)	Fri (1/16)	Sat (1/17)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Winter Sparks Reading Program All Day 12/1–2/28 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.
9 am			This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group Babygarten (6-18 mos.) 9:15am–10:00am Babies (0-18 mos.) Open Registration 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 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.) Open Registration 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 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 "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 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.) Open Registration Required 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 Open 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 Registration Required 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.	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+) Open 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 Open Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Adults (18+), New Adults (18-22 yrs.), Seniors (55+) Program Type: Yoga Registration Required 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.
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.) Open Registration 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 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 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 Smartphone Basics: Android or Apple 1:00pm–2:30pm Seniors (55+) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group Open Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Seniors (55+) Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Explore as a group 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.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group Dungeons and Dragons 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens (11-17 yrs.) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group Open Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Teens (11-17 yrs.) Program Type: Other Registration Required 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.
4 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 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.) 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 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.
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life. Reservation Library Board Meetings 7:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement