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Picture Book Playdates

(Ages 5-12)
2022-12-06 16:00:00 2022-12-06 17:00:00 America/New_York Picture Book Playdates Columbus Public Library - Aflac Children's Department

Tuesday, December 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-06 16:00:00 2022-12-06 17:00:00 America/New_York Picture Book Playdates We designed this program to help children find the types of books they like to read! We’ll curate a selection of books for you to explore, do fun book-related activities, and eat yummy snacks!   Columbus Public Library - Aflac Children's Department

Columbus Public Library

Aflac Children's Department

We designed this program to help children find the types of books they like to read! We’ll curate a selection of books for you to explore, do fun book-related activities, and eat yummy snacks!  

Columbus Public Library
Phone: 706.243.2669
Branch manager
Katie Burnett
Hours
Mon, Jan 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 29 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 Hunts: Groundhog Day - Ages 0-12 and Families
Sun, Jan 29, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Sun, Jan 29, All day
Columbus Public Library
2022-2023 Winter Reading Program
Sun, Jan 29, All day
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sun, Jan 29, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
First Act: "Going on a Bear Hunt" - A Springer Opera House Presentation
Sun, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Scavenger Hunts: Groundhog Day - Ages 0-12 and Families
Mon, Jan 30, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Mon, Jan 30, All day
Columbus Public Library
2022-2023 Winter Reading Program
Mon, Jan 30, All day
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Mon, Jan 30, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Mon, Jan 30, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Mon, Jan 30, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Mon, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
Coffee and Coloring - Ages 18+
Mon, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marion County Public Library
The Conversation Circle
Mon, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5
Mon, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
One-on-Ones
Mon, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover: Merry Pop-Ins
Mon, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 7:55pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Scavenger Hunts: Groundhog Day - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Kawaii Club - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Origami - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Columbus Public Library
2022-2023 Winter Reading Program
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Tue, Jan 31, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Tue, Jan 31, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Tue, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Columbus Public Library
Coffee & Coloring Club - Adult
Tue, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parks Memorial Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5 years
Tue, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
Black History Celebration
Tue, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Genealogy Paper Party - An Adult Afternoon
Tue, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Unplug … For Chess’ Sake!  
Tue, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Adult Crafty Hour
Tue, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Parks Memorial Public Library
Scavenger Hunts: Groundhog Day - Ages 0-12 and Families
Wed, Feb 01, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Wed, Feb 01, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Wed, Feb 01, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Wed, Feb 01, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Wed, Feb 01, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime : Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Feb 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Table Top Crafts
Wed, Feb 01, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Wed, Feb 01, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Resource of the Month - Ancestry, Fold3, and FamilySearch
Wed, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Discovery Hub - Ages 3-5
Wed, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36 months)
Wed, Feb 01, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Teen Takeover
Wed, Feb 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Library Games - Ages 5-12 & Families
Wed, Feb 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Teen Takover: (Chosen) Family Fued - an NEA Big Read Program
Wed, Feb 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Auditorium
Scavenger Hunts: Groundhog Day - Ages 0-12 and Families
Thu, Feb 02, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Thu, Feb 02, All day
Columbus Public Library
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Thu, Feb 02, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Thu, Feb 02, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Thu, Feb 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Homeschool Happenings: Family Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Feb 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Discovery Hub - Ages 5 and under
Thu, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Memory Café
Thu, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A
Adult Craft Time - Ages 18+
Thu, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Sight Words Support @ Your Library! - Ages 0-12 & Families
Thu, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Get Your Game ON!
Thu, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Teen Crafternoon: Take & Makes
Thu, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 7:55pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
LEGO®s in the Library - Ages 5-12 & Families
Thu, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Teen Takeover
Thu, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Opening Reception and Gallery Talk - Cathy Fussell: Quilts - and NEA Big Read program
Thu, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Scavenger Hunts: Groundhog Day - Ages 0-12 and Families
Fri, Feb 03, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Fri, Feb 03, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Fri, Feb 03, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Fri, Feb 03, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Fri, Feb 03, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Fri, Feb 03, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Fri, Feb 03, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Rhythm and Rhyme - Ages 0-5
Fri, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5
Fri, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Fun Friday! - Ages 5-12 & Families
Fri, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
Scavenger Hunts: Groundhog Day - Ages 0-12 and Families
Sat, Feb 04, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Sat, Feb 04, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sat, Feb 04, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Sat, Feb 04, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Sat, Feb 04, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Sat, Feb 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Sat, Feb 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Books -n- Brews 
Sat, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Iron Bank Coffee Company
Speed Gaming/ Speed Friending
Sat, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Plant Swap and Gardening Lecture
Sat, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A
The Missing Artist - Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Feb 05, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Sun, Feb 05, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sun, Feb 05, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Sun, Feb 05, All day
Columbus Public Library
The Missing Artist - Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Feb 06, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Mon, Feb 06, All day
Columbus Public Library
What's Your Story? Oral Histories - An NEA Big Read Program
Mon, Feb 06, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Mon, Feb 06, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Mon, Feb 06, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Mon, Feb 06, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Mon, Feb 06, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Mon, Feb 06, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Mon, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
The Conversation Circle
Mon, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Columbus Public Library
Coffee and Coloring - Ages 18+
Mon, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5
Mon, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
One-on-Ones
Mon, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover: Merry Pop-Ins
Mon, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 7:55pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
The Missing Artist - Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Feb 07, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Kawaii Club - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 07, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Origami - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 07, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Tue, Feb 07, All day
Columbus Public Library
What's Your Story? Oral Histories - An NEA Big Read Program
Tue, Feb 07, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Tue, Feb 07, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Tue, Feb 07, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Tue, Feb 07, All day
South Columbus Public Library
LENA Start - LENA Start
Tue, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A
Table Top Crafts
Tue, Feb 07, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Tue, Feb 07, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Tue, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5 years
Tue, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
*¡Bi-lingual Lunchtime Reading Club!
Tue, Feb 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
 STEAMpunks:Stories & Science  - Ages 6-11
Tue, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
South Columbus Public Library
Fitness Fun - An Adult Afternoon
Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Create Your Own Poetry Poster - An NEA Big Read Program
Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Whimsical Watercolor - Ages 5-12 & Families
Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
The Nurse Is In: FREE Blood Pressure Screenings
Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library
Teen Takeover! - Ages 12-18
Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Unplug … For Chess’ Sake!  
Tue, Feb 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
The Missing Artist - Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Feb 08, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Wed, Feb 08, All day
Columbus Public Library
What's Your Story? Oral Histories - An NEA Big Read Program
Wed, Feb 08, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Wed, Feb 08, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Wed, Feb 08, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Wed, Feb 08, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime : Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Table Top Crafts
Wed, Feb 08, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Wed, Feb 08, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Genealogy Basics - An NEA Big Read Program
Wed, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Discovery Hub - Ages 3-5
Wed, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36 months)
Wed, Feb 08, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Teen Takeover
Wed, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Library Games - Ages 5-12 & Families
Wed, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
The Missing Artist - Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Feb 09, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Thu, Feb 09, All day
Columbus Public Library
What's Your Story? Oral Histories - An NEA Big Read Program
Thu, Feb 09, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Thu, Feb 09, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Thu, Feb 09, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Thu, Feb 09, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Discovery Hub - Ages 5 and under
Thu, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Adult Craft Time - Ages 18+
Thu, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Sight Words Support @ Your Library! - Ages 0-12 & Families
Thu, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Get Your Game ON!
Thu, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Family Fun: Nights at the Libray - Ages 5-12 & Families
Thu, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Bring Your Own Book Club
Thu, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover
Thu, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Teen Area
The Graphic Novel as Art and Literature - an NEA Big Read Program
Thu, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Auditorium
The Missing Artist - Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Feb 10, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Fri, Feb 10, All day
Columbus Public Library
What's Your Story? Oral Histories - An NEA Big Read Program
Fri, Feb 10, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Fri, Feb 10, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Fri, Feb 10, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Fri, Feb 10, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Fri, Feb 10, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Fri, Feb 10, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Rhythm and Rhyme - Ages 0-5
Fri, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Fun Friday! - Ages 5-12 & Families
Fri, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
Securing Your Digital Data
Fri, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Rothschild Technology Room
Teen Takeover: Fandom Club
Fri, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Forever Young Adult Book Club
Fri, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Midtown Coffee House
The Missing Artist - Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Feb 11, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Sat, Feb 11, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sat, Feb 11, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Sat, Feb 11, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Sat, Feb 11, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Sat, Feb 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Sat, Feb 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
An Art Show in partnership with ‘Art by Huck’!
Sat, Feb 11, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
Page Turners 
Sat, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Get Hooked! Crochet Club
Sat, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
Hooks and Needles Crochet and Knitting Club
Sat, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
A Fancy Nancy Valentine - Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Feb 12, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Sun, Feb 12, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sun, Feb 12, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Sun, Feb 12, All day
Columbus Public Library
A Fancy Nancy Valentine - Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Feb 13, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Mon, Feb 13, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Mon, Feb 13, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Mon, Feb 13, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Mon, Feb 13, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Mon, Feb 13, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Mon, Feb 13, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Mon, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
The Conversation Circle
Mon, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Columbus Public Library
Coffee and Coloring - Ages 18+
Mon, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5
Mon, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
One-on-Ones
Mon, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover: Merry Pop-Ins
Mon, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 7:55pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Creative Kids: Family Storytime - Ages 5-12 & Families
Mon, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
On the Same Page Book Club: Immigrant Stories - An NEA Big Read Program
Mon, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
A Fancy Nancy Valentine - Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Feb 14, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Kawaii Club - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 14, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Origami - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 14, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Tue, Feb 14, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Tue, Feb 14, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Tue, Feb 14, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Tue, Feb 14, All day
South Columbus Public Library
LENA Start - LENA Start
Tue, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A
Table Top Crafts
Tue, Feb 14, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Tue, Feb 14, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Tue, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5 years
Tue, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
Mushy-Free Valentine’s Day Party
Tue, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Coffee and Coloring - An Adult Afternoon
Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library
Rescheduled
Chess at the Library
Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, February 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Chess at the Library
Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room B
Teen Takeover
Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Valentine's Day Party - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Unplug … For Chess’ Sake!  
Tue, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Simple Steps Storytime - Families (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Parks Memorial Public Library
DIY Graphic Novel Memoirs - An NEA Big Read Program
Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
A Fancy Nancy Valentine - Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Feb 15, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Wed, Feb 15, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Wed, Feb 15, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Wed, Feb 15, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Wed, Feb 15, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime : Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Feb 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Table Top Crafts
Wed, Feb 15, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Wed, Feb 15, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Discovery Hub - Ages 3-5
Wed, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36 months)
Wed, Feb 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Teen Takeover
Wed, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
History Craft Hour
Wed, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Library Games - Ages 5-12 & Families
Wed, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
A Fancy Nancy Valentine - Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Feb 16, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Thu, Feb 16, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Thu, Feb 16, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Thu, Feb 16, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Thu, Feb 16, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Feb 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Homeschool Happenings: Family Storytime - All Ages
Thu, Feb 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Discovery Hub - Ages 5 and under
Thu, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Adult Craft Time - Ages 18+
Thu, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Sight Words Support @ Your Library! - Ages 0-12 & Families
Thu, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Get Your Game ON!
Thu, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Spa Day
Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
LEGO®s in the Library - Ages 5-12 & Families
Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Teen Takeover
Thu, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
A Fancy Nancy Valentine - Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Feb 17, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Fri, Feb 17, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Fri, Feb 17, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Fri, Feb 17, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Fri, Feb 17, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Fri, Feb 17, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Fri, Feb 17, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Rhythm and Rhyme - Ages 0-5
Fri, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5
Fri, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Teen Movie Takeover: Mini Slumber Party
Fri, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Fun Friday! - Ages 5-12 & Families
Fri, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
An Evening with Author Thi Bui - an NEA Big Read program
Fri, Feb 17, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Riverside Theatre, CSU Riverpark Campus, 6 West 10th Street, Columbus GA 31901
A Fancy Nancy Valentine - Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Feb 18, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Sat, Feb 18, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sat, Feb 18, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Sat, Feb 18, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Sat, Feb 18, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Master Class: Thi Bui - an NEA Big Read program
Sat, Feb 18, 9:00am - 10:00am
Riverside Theatre, CSU Riverpark Campus, 6 West 10th Street, Columbus GA, 31901
Table Top Crafts
Sat, Feb 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Sat, Feb 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Q+A: Screenwriter/Producer Natalia Temegsen - an NEA Big Read program
Sat, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Riverside Theatre, CSU Riverpark Campus, 6 West 10th Street, Columbus GA, 31901
STEAMpunks: Stories & Science - Ages 0-12
Sat, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Uno, Dos, Tres Craft!  - Ages 4-8
Sat, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
Dessert & Drama Book Club
Sat, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
It's All Relative! Family Genealogy - an NEA Big Read Program
Sat, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Just Mercy - Movie Showing
Sat, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Auditorium
Local History Research Challenge
Sun, Feb 19, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sun, Feb 19, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Sun, Feb 19, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Mon, Feb 20, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Kawaii Club - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 21, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Origami - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 21, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Tue, Feb 21, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Tue, Feb 21, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Tue, Feb 21, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Tue, Feb 21, All day
South Columbus Public Library
LENA Start - LENA Start
Tue, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A
Table Top Crafts
Tue, Feb 21, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Tue, Feb 21, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Tue, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5 years
Tue, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
LEGO®s in the Library - Ages 5-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Genealogy Interest Group
Tue, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
British Tea-V Time - An Adult Afternoon
Tue, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover! - Ages 12-18
Tue, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Unplug … For Chess’ Sake!  
Tue, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Teen Takeover - Teens
Tue, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Parks Memorial Public Library
Malcolm X, Remembered
Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Watch “Finding Your Roots” - A Genealogy and History Series
Tue, Feb 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Local History Research Challenge
Wed, Feb 22, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Wed, Feb 22, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Wed, Feb 22, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Wed, Feb 22, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime : Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Feb 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Table Top Crafts
Wed, Feb 22, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Wed, Feb 22, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Discovery Hub - Ages 3-5
Wed, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36 months)
Wed, Feb 22, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Hungry for History - A Lunchtime Learning Series
Wed, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Auditorium
Teen Takeover
Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
Library Games - Ages 5-12 & Families
Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Local History Research Challenge
Thu, Feb 23, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Thu, Feb 23, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Thu, Feb 23, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Thu, Feb 23, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Feb 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Discovery Hub - Ages 5 and under
Thu, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Personal History Comics - An NEA Big Read Program
Thu, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Adult Craft Time - Ages 18+
Thu, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Sight Words Support @ Your Library! - Ages 0-12 & Families
Thu, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Get Your Game ON!
Thu, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Columbus Public Library
VIETNAMESE IN AMERICA – TWO SHORT DOCUMENTARIES - An NEA Big Read Program
Thu, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Auditorium
Teen Takeover
Thu, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Local History Research Challenge
Fri, Feb 24, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Fri, Feb 24, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Fri, Feb 24, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Fri, Feb 24, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Fri, Feb 24, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Fri, Feb 24, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Rhythm and Rhyme - Ages 0-5
Fri, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Fun Friday! - Ages 5-12 & Families
Fri, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
Pokémon Go at the Library
Fri, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
My Mad Science Lab - Preteen Recommended: Ages 7-12
Fri, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
TBR: Teens Be Reading
Fri, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Local History Research Challenge
Sat, Feb 25, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sat, Feb 25, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Sat, Feb 25, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Sat, Feb 25, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Sat, Feb 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Sat, Feb 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Civics & Citizenship Quiz Time - An NEA Big Read Program
Sat, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Cinema Saturdays
Sat, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Cinema Saturdays
Sat, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
Craft for a Cause
Sat, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Discovering Pierce African Cemetery - With Mona Pierce
Sat, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Auditorium
Get Your Game ON! - Unplugged
Sat, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Get Hooked! Crochet Club
Sat, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
Local History Research Challenge
Sun, Feb 26, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Sun, Feb 26, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Sun, Feb 26, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Mon, Feb 27, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Mon, Feb 27, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Mon, Feb 27, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Mon, Feb 27, All day
South Columbus Public Library
Table Top Crafts
Mon, Feb 27, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Mon, Feb 27, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Mon, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
The Conversation Circle
Mon, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Columbus Public Library
Coffee and Coloring - Ages 18+
Mon, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5
Mon, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
One-on-Ones
Mon, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover: Merry Pop-Ins
Mon, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 7:55pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Code Club: Videogames! - Ages 5-12 & Families
Mon, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Rothschild Technology Room
Library Gameshow Night
Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room B
Take and Makes: Kawaii Club - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 28, All day
Columbus Public Library
Take and Makes: Origami - Ages 0-12 and Families
Tue, Feb 28, All day
Columbus Public Library
Local History Research Challenge
Tue, Feb 28, All day
Columbus Public Library
Cathy Fussell: Quilts - an NEA Big Read exhibition
Tue, Feb 28, All day
Columbus Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Family History Preservation Lab - an NEA Big Read special service
Tue, Feb 28, All day
Columbus Public Library
One-On-One Computer Help For Adults
Tue, Feb 28, All day
South Columbus Public Library
LENA Start - LENA Start
Tue, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A
Table Top Crafts
Tue, Feb 28, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Blind Date with a Book
Tue, Feb 28, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Babies & Toddlers - Ages 0-36 months
Tue, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Simple Steps Storytime - Family (Ages 0-5)
Tue, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Columbus Public Library
Coffee & Coloring Club - Adult
Tue, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parks Memorial Public Library
Simple Steps Storytime: Preschool - Ages 3-5 years
Tue, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - NCPL Children's Area
Storytime: "A Different Pond" by Thi Bui - An NEA Big Read Program
Tue, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
South Columbus Public Library
Genealogy Paper Party - An Adult Afternoon
Tue, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Teen Takeover
Tue, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Teen Tank
Unplug … For Chess’ Sake!  
Tue, Feb 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Claudya Muller Family Area
Adult Crafty Hour
Tue, Feb 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Parks Memorial Public Library
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