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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
National Library Week: Find Your Joy
All Day
4/19–4/25
Everyone
Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
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This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Babygarten (6-18 mos.)
9:15am–10:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
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
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Story Hour (3-5 yrs.)
10:00am–11:00am
Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)
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
Apr
24
2026
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.)
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
Apr
25
2026
Sat
Chair Yoga
10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
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
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.)
11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)
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
Apr
23
2026
Thu
Seniors' Club
11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors (55+)
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 "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group
Tween (8-12 yrs.),
Teens (11-17 yrs.)
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group
Apr
24
2026
Fri
Teen Creations: Book Bedazzling
2:00pm–3:30pm
Tween (8-12 yrs.),
Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Tween (8-12 yrs.),
Teens (11-17 yrs.)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate National Library Week with us and bedazzle a book cover in diamond art jewels! Bring a favorite book from home or choose from one of ours. The library provides of the supplies! Recommended for ages 11-17 yrs.
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 "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group
Kids (6-10 yrs.),
Tween (8-12 yrs.)
This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group
This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group
Apr
21
2026
Tue
S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Bedazzle a Bookmark (6-12 yrs.)
4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids (6-10 yrs.),
Tween (8-12 yrs.)
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.
Event Details:
Bedazzle a Bookmark: In celebration of National Library Week, choose a bookmark design and decorate it with diamond art jewels. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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 "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
Apr
20
2026
Mon
Adult Craft Night: Book Bedazzling
6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate National Library Week with us and bedazzle a book cover in diamond art jewels! Bring a favorite book from home or choose from one of ours. The library provides of the supplies!
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 "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group
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
Teens (11-17 yrs.),
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
This event is in the "Teens (11-17 yrs.)" group
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
Apr
23
2026
Thu
Comic Book Culture & Illinois: a Living History (Adults)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (11-17 yrs.),
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
Library Branch:
Columbia Public Library
Room:
Library Basement
Age Group:
Teens (11-17 yrs.),
Adults (18+),
New Adults (18-22 yrs.),
Seniors (55+)
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Stephen Harrick is passionate about comic books/strips and Illinois history. Join him for a presentation that connects the dots between comics and Illinois politics, labor, law and order, education, architecture, and identity.
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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