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A Visit from Santa!

2019-12-11 16:00:00 2019-12-11 17:00:00 America/New_York A Visit from Santa! Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room

Wednesday, December 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-12-11 16:00:00 2019-12-11 17:00:00 America/New_York A Visit from Santa! The world’s jolliest man visits the Columbus Public Library once again! Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room

Columbus Public Library

Aflac Storytime Room

The world’s jolliest man visits the Columbus Public Library once again!

The world’s jolliest man visits the Columbus Public Library once again! He’ll be reading The Polar Express and all children will have the opportunity to share their Christmas wish-list. Parents are invited to bring their cameras to take pictures!

Columbus Public Library
Phone: 706.243.2669
Branch manager
Katie Burnett
Hours
Mon, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 11 1:30PM to 6:00PM
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About the library

The Columbus Public Library serves as the anchor branch for the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries and has been named one of the “10 Most Beautiful Libraries in Georgia.” Meeting Rooms, Auditorium and Computer Lab can be booked for public events up to 90 days in advance. Study Rooms are available by calling 706.243.2681.

Upcoming events

Scavenger Hunt - Gnome Invasion
Wed, Dec 07, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Wed, Dec 07, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - (Ages 3 - 5 years)
Wed, Dec 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Discovery Hub - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Simply Steps Storytime - (Ages 0 - 36 months)
Wed, Dec 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Teen Takeover
Wed, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Columbus Public Library - Conference Room
Games in the Garden - (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Scavenger Hunt - Gnome Invasion
Thu, Dec 08, All day
Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Babies (Ages 0-24 months)
Thu, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Public Library - Children's Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Toddlers
Thu, Dec 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Public Library - Children's Room
Adult Crafting - Adult Craft Time
Thu, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Get Your Game ON!  - (Ages 5-12)
Thu, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Columbus Public Library - Conference Room
FamilySearch: Records Indexing
Thu, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Rothschild Technology Room
Family Sight Word Support - Ages 5-12 & Families
Thu, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Family Fun-Nights at the Library - (Ages 5-12)
Thu, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
First-Time Home Buyers Seminar
Thu, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A
Teen Takeover
Thu, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Scavenger Hunt - Gnome Invasion
Fri, Dec 09, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Fri, Dec 09, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Rhythm and Rhyme (Ages 0-5 years)
Fri, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Simple Steps Storytime - K+ - (Ages 5-10)
Fri, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Public Library - Children's Room
Making Digital Holiday Cards with Canva
Fri, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Rothschild Technology Room
TGIF! After School Hangout
Fri, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Forever Young Adult Book Club
Fri, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Midtown Coffee House - Back room
Scavenger Hunt - Gnome Invasion
Sat, Dec 10, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Sat, Dec 10, All day
Marion County Public Library
Books and Cookies with Santa
Sat, Dec 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Page Turners Book Club
Sat, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Dessert & Drama Book Club - A Virtual Event
Sat, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
GoToMeeting
Uno, Dos, Tres Craft - (Ages 5-12)
Sat, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 3:55pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
Senior Prom
Sat, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Get Hooked! Crochet Club
Sat, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
Scavenger Hunt - Winter Wonderland Trivia
Sun, Dec 11, All day
Columbus Public Library
Scavenger Hunt - Winter Wonderland Trivia
Mon, Dec 12, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Mon, Dec 12, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36 months)
Mon, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
Email and Cloud Storage
Mon, Dec 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
South Columbus Public Library - Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Preschool (Ages 3-4 years)
Mon, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Teen Takeover: Merry Pop-Ins
Mon, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 7:55pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
One-on-One Appointments
Mon, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
On the Same Page Book Club - Religious Freedom
Mon, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Scavenger Hunt - Winter Wonderland Trivia
Tue, Dec 13, All day
Columbus Public Library
Origami
Tue, Dec 13, All day
Columbus Public Library
Kawaii Club
Tue, Dec 13, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Tue, Dec 13, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime
Tue, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5 years)
Tue, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
South Columbus Public Library
Legos in the Library
Tue, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Columbus Public Library - Conference Room
Coffee & Coloring - An Adult Afternoon
Tue, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover - (Ages 11-18)
Tue, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Public Library - Teen Room
CHESS: Unplug for Chess’ Sake
Tue, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting
Tue, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - AKA Room
Teen Takeover: Crafting Christmas
Tue, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Scavenger Hunt - Winter Wonderland Trivia
Wed, Dec 14, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Wed, Dec 14, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - (Ages 3 - 5 years)
Wed, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Basic Computer Skills
Wed, Dec 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Rothschild Technology Room
A Visit From Santa
Wed, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Discovery Hub - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Simply Steps Storytime - (Ages 0 - 36 months)
Wed, Dec 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Teen Takeover
Wed, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Columbus Public Library - Conference Room
Games in the Garden - (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Scavenger Hunt - Winter Wonderland Trivia
Thu, Dec 15, All day
Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Adult Crafting - Adult Craft Time
Thu, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Get Your Game ON!  - (Ages 5-12)
Thu, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Columbus Public Library - Conference Room
Family Sight Word Support - Ages 5-12 & Families
Thu, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Chapter Book Tasting - (Grades 3rd-5th)
Thu, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Genealogy Interest Group
Thu, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Books and Cookies with Santa - (Ages 12 and Under)
Thu, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area,Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover
Thu, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Scavenger Hunt - Winter Wonderland Trivia
Fri, Dec 16, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Fri, Dec 16, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Rhythm and Rhyme (Ages 0-5 years)
Fri, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Finger Paint Friday - (Ages 0-5)
Fri, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
TGIF! After School Hangout
Fri, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Books and Cookies with Santa
Fri, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Winter Wonderland Extravaganza - (Children and Families)
Fri, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Teen Takeover: Fandom Club
Fri, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Scavenger Hunt - Winter Wonderland Trivia
Sat, Dec 17, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Sat, Dec 17, All day
Marion County Public Library
Ukulele 101: Holiday Edition
Sat, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Blind Date with a Book
Mon, Dec 19, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36 months)
Mon, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
Simple Steps Storytime - Preschool (Ages 3-4 years)
Mon, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Teen Takeover: Merry Pop-Ins
Mon, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 7:55pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
One-on-One Appointments
Mon, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - (Ages 5-11)
Mon, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Public Library - Children's Room
Books and Cookies with Santa
Mon, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Parks Memorial Public Library - Conference Room
Origami
Tue, Dec 20, All day
Columbus Public Library
Kawaii Club
Tue, Dec 20, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Tue, Dec 20, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime
Tue, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Frosty’s Frosting Party
Tue, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
South Columbus Public Library - Conference Room
Picture Book Playdates - (Ages 5-12)
Tue, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Children's Department
Teen Takeover
Tue, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
British Tea-V Time - An Adult Afternoon
Tue, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
CHESS: Unplug for Chess’ Sake
Tue, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Dungeons and Dragons in Your Library!
Tue, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Watch "Finding Your Roots" - A Genealogy and History Series
Tue, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Blind Date with a Book
Wed, Dec 21, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - (Ages 3 - 5 years)
Wed, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Discovery Hub - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Using the Census in Your Genealogy Research
Wed, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Simply Steps Storytime - (Ages 0 - 36 months)
Wed, Dec 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Games in the Garden - (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Dec 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Family Sight Word Support - Ages 5-12 & Families
Thu, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Enjoy a Rowdy, Ugly Sweater Holiday-Sing Off
Thu, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Teen Takeover
Thu, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Origami
Tue, Dec 27, All day
Columbus Public Library
Kawaii Club
Tue, Dec 27, All day
Columbus Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Tue, Dec 27, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime
Tue, Dec 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Kwanzaa!
Tue, Dec 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Genealogy Paper Party - An Adult Afternoon
Tue, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
CHESS: Unplug for Chess’ Sake
Tue, Dec 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Blind Date with a Book
Wed, Dec 28, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - (Ages 3 - 5 years)
Wed, Dec 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Discovery Hub - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Simply Steps Storytime - (Ages 0 - 36 months)
Wed, Dec 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Dec 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Family Sight Word Support - Ages 5-12 & Families
Thu, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Teen Takeover
Thu, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Blind Date with a Book
Fri, Dec 30, All day
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Rhythm and Rhyme (Ages 0-5 years)
Fri, Dec 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Noon Year's Eve - (Children and Families)
Fri, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Tue, Jan 03, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Tue, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5 years
Tue, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
*¡Bi-lingual Lunchtime Reading Club!
Tue, Jan 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
 STEAMpunks:Stories & Science  - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
South Columbus Public Library
Unplug … For Chess’ Sake!  
Tue, Jan 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Simple Steps Storytime : Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Jan 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Table Top Crafts
Wed, Jan 04, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36 months)
Wed, Jan 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Teen Takeover
Wed, Jan 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Sight Words Support @ Your Library! - Ages 0-12 & Families
Thu, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Get Your Game ON!
Thu, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Happy 70th Birthday, Mildred L. Terry Library!
Thu, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Table Top Crafts
Fri, Jan 06, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Fun Friday! - Ages 5-12 & Families
Fri, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
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