Whether you're a grandmaster or you just want to learn how to play, come join us for chess every other Tuesday. We provide a social atmosphere where anyone can enjoy meeting other chess players.

Make getting your GED your first step to a 2nd chance!

An introduction to basic signs and sentences.

Join us weekly to learn Spanish vocabulary for interacting with neighbors and co-workers.

A casual meetup for adults who enjoy graphic novels and comics. Each month we’ll discuss the selected titles, including the art, storyline and cultural relevance.

Bring your lunch and join us each month for lively banter about a book selected from a variety of genres. We will follow up with everyone’s latest reading recommendations!

Learn how to research your family history! Navigate free online resources and learn useful search tips. Attendees receive a free template for creating your own family tree. Register at 706-748-2855.

Learning English? Practice your English speaking skills in a relaxed group setting. Practicar inglés conversacional en una manera relajada y divertida.

DELIA OWENS, Thomasville, GA's most famous daughter and the acclaimed author of the smash best-selling novel WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING will be making a special free public appearance.

Upcycle used glass jars into decorative votive holders. All Materials are provided. Please call for group registration.

Gather monthly to practice English or Spanish or get help with Spanish language homework.

Join Christian Ortiz to learn more about his dedication to our city’s growth, his inspiration and what challenges he has had to overcome to make a difference in the lives of others.

Join us for a sweet treat and a dramatic read. Join the Facebook group for reminders and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dessertdrama/.

Book a 30-minute session with staff to get help with technology and other skills (see below). Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. Call 706-748-2855 for appointments.

This class covers Internet access and Web surfing.

Learn about our new genealogy resource Fold3. Fold3 features original historical military records, including government records, photos and personal accounts.

Adults come to enjoy crafting, coloring, conversation, and snacks

Book a 30-minute session with staff to get help with technology and other skills (see below). Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. Call 706-748-2855 for appointments.

Practice your American Sign Language skills in a friendly, casual environment. Every ASL skill-level welcomed. The goal is signing only. No voices please!

Join us for freestyle coloring or focus on a theme such as landscapes, animals or mandalas. All material and light refreshments will be provided.

With over 4000 databases, Ancestry.com is a powerful free tool at the library. Students should bring a thumb drive and be comfortable using a computer. Space limited to 10. Reserve at 706-243-2681.Register

Calling all adults! Join us as we make a unique craft each month. All materials provided. Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Call 706-748-2855 to register.

This club is for those of us in our 20’s and 30’s who just want to forget our anxieties for a bit and talk about a good book. Check out our Facebook page “Quarter-Life Crisis Book Club Columbus, GA”.

This special playtime program provides a space for new, expecting, or experienced mothers and caregivers to share experiences, gain advice, and make new friends while their little ones play!

Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Learn how to use Foundation Directory Online (FDO), the most comprehensive research tool for fundraisers.

An introduction to basic signs and sentences.

Join us weekly to learn Spanish vocabulary for interacting with neighbors and co-workers.

Make your own tote bag or wallet with empty juice pouches! Supplies provided. *Registration is encouraged. Please call (706) 683-8805.*

Whether you are a newcomer to genealogy or a seasoned genealogist this interest group is bound to provide you with inspiration.

In celebration of the newest season of Outlander, join us for refreshments, discussion, and games. Please call 706-748-2855 to reserve your seat.

Columbus Historian William W. “Billy” Winn, the author of two books on the Creek nation in Georgia, will discuss their long history in our area before their forced removal to the Western Frontier.

Join the North Columbus Public Library's walking club for older adults! Meetup is in the library's magazine area. The walk to Britt David Park begins promptly at 10:15 AM. Bottled water provided.

Learning English? Practice your English speaking skills in a relaxed group setting. Practicar inglés conversacional en una manera relajada y divertida.

All levels welcome in this basic conversational level class for practical Español.

Like books? Like brews? This book club is the perfect mix for a lazy Saturday afternoon! We'll meet at Houlihan's Uptown Columbus, 800 Front Avenue.

Learn how to use bullet-journaling and other techniques to make your poetry pop! Bring your own poetry or draw inspiration from Joy Harjo's works. Materials provided.

Book a 30-minute session with staff to get help with technology and other skills (see below). Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. Call 706-748-2855 for appointments.

Get started with email and saving documents online with Google Drive.

Adults come to enjoy crafting, coloring, conversation, and snacks

Book a 30-minute session with staff to get help with technology and other skills (see below). Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. Call 706-748-2855 for appointments.

Practice your American Sign Language skills in a friendly, casual environment. Every ASL skill-level welcomed. The goal is signing only. No voices please!

A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. 2 hrs 10 mins.

A review of several online tax preparation programs that can be used to file your federal and state taxes for free. Register

Whether you're a grandmaster or you just want to learn how to play, come join us for chess every other Tuesday. We provide a social atmosphere where anyone can enjoy meeting other chess players.

Take a break from your Genealogy research and enjoy a relaxed discussion about great books that focus on family connections!

An introduction to basic signs and sentences.

Join us weekly to learn Spanish vocabulary for interacting with neighbors and co-workers.

Attend this class to make a 5-generation family tree into a piece of art to hang on a wall in your house.

Have you ever wondered what makes a Native American flute sound so unique or how their drums are similar (or not!) to other native cultures?

This lecture will feature over 50 different resources related to African American genealogy. Whether you are a beginner or have done genealogy research for years, you are bound to find a new resource.

Learning English? Practice your English speaking skills in a relaxed group setting. Practicar inglés conversacional en una manera relajada y divertida.

APG Professional Genealogist and registered Cherokee Nation member Marjorie Lowe leads this morning-long workshop on researching Native American ancestry in the Southeast.Register

Join us monthly for a lively book discussion of eclectic titles. New members are welcome!

Join us to explore the art of quilling! Is there a Native American tie-in? We will end with making HEARTS in time for Valentine Day! We’ll have limited supplies for making wearable earrings.

Book a 30-minute session with staff to get help with technology and other skills (see below). Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. Call 706-748-2855 for appointments.

This lecture will feature a step by step guide on how to prepare for a genealogical road trip. Go prepared and come home with genealogical gems!

Microsoft Word is a program used to create documents.

Adults come to enjoy crafting, coloring, conversation, and snacks

Book a 30-minute session with staff to get help with technology and other skills (see below). Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. Call 706-748-2855 for appointments.

Practice your American Sign Language skills in a friendly, casual environment. Every ASL skill-level welcomed. The goal is signing only. No voices please!

For adults who need help downloading and using library apps for e-books, e-audiobooks, magazines, etc.

Get started using Ancestry.com and Fold 3 with this class designed for beginners.

Try your hand at this easy and fun poetry craft. We’ll use old newspapers and magazines and transform them into unique poems.

Award-winning poet and McCullers Center Director Nick Norwood gives us an overview of how to appreciate good and great poetry, with a focus on the work of our NEA Big Read author Joy Harjo.

Make getting your GED your first step to a 2nd chance!

An introduction to basic signs and sentences.

Join us weekly to learn Spanish vocabulary for interacting with neighbors and co-workers.

Whether you are a newcomer to genealogy or a seasoned genealogist this interest group is bound to provide you with inspiration.

Once a month, we will provide toys and entertainment for any kids, while you take a breather with your fellow bibliophiles. Call for questions! See your there!

This presentation by Columbus State University Art Historian Melissa Hebert-Johnson examines of the revival of ancient ceramic practices by early 20th century Hopi artists.

Learning English? Practice your English speaking skills in a relaxed group setting. Practicar inglés conversacional en una manera relajada y divertida.

Forever Young Adult Book Club is for readers who are a little less Y and a bit more A, but who still enjoy a good YA book.

Natural hair discussion.

Join, Chris Schmink, Director of the Columbus Family History Center to learn more about the Wiki and Memories features of FamilySearch.org.

Attend to learn how to find your Revolutionary War ancestor. This is an intermediate class, so basic knowledge of genealogy research skills is required.

Discover and share your family history. An instructor will guide the class in ways to research and document. Refreshments are provided.

Whether you're a grandmaster or you just want to learn how to play, come join us for chess every other Tuesday. We provide a social atmosphere where anyone can enjoy meeting other chess players.

Learn about the intersections of Creek Indian and African-American nineteenth century life along the historic Federal Road that stretched from Georgia into Alabama.

Make getting your GED your first step to a 2nd chance!

An introduction to basic signs and sentences.

Join us weekly to learn Spanish vocabulary for interacting with neighbors and co-workers.

A casual meetup for adults who enjoy graphic novels and comics. Each month we’ll discuss the selected titles, including the art, storyline and cultural relevance.

Bring your lunch and join us each month for lively banter about a book selected from a variety of genres. We will follow up with everyone’s latest reading recommendations!