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Thu, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of Brene Brown’s "Daring Greatly".

Thu, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy some conversation and sip some flavorful teas while discussing the latest tasty novel!

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Are you interested in researching your genealogy, but aren’t sure where to start?

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy some conversation while beading, painting, decorating, and more!

Fri, Dec 05, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
The Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS) provides free talking books and other accessible reading materials for all Georgians.

Sat, Dec 06, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
Inspired by the 10-year anniversary of the fan-favorite, ACOTAR (iykyk), we’re hosting an afternoon of starry celebration. Enjoy photo ops, activities, and themed treats.

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Like books? Like brews? Join us the first Saturday of the month for this adult book club. New members are always welcome! Coffee & tea provided.

Sun, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Auditorium
Join us on the 1st Sunday each month at 2pm to enjoy a seasonal feature film!

Mon, Dec 08, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Columbus Public Library - Gloria Battle Studio
Join us for a morning of crafting. Whether you're attempting something new or enjoying a favorite craft, you're sure to have a good time! All supplies are provided. Space is limited.

Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Columbus Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for 2nd Monday Movie Club this Fall as we bring to you films exploring the beauty of coming of age and becoming who you were meant to be!

Tue, Dec 09, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
We’ll play Scrabble, Boggle and do crossword puzzles as well as other assorted board/card games while having friendly discussions.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Enjoy a cuppa while you chat with other British TV fans. Participants can discuss shows, share recommendations, and watch telly! Tea & light refreshments provided.

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Public Library - W.C. Bradley Reading Room
Enjoy an evening with the New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews!

Wed, Dec 10, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Wed, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
Looking to improve your technology skills or better understand your devices? Call us at 706-243-2782 to set up a 30-minute One-on-One appointment!

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Learn more about special genealogy and local history resources and research techniques, including tips on tracing black family history.

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Feel like expressing yourself through the written word? This event caters to aspiring authors at all levels of experience.

Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Columbus Public Library - Pete Robinson Meeting Room
Lock into fun and join us for all things Gayming. From board games to video games, we will explore queer-inspired games and characters. Designed for the LGBTQ+ community, but all are welcome.

Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy some conversation and sip some flavorful teas while discussing the latest tasty novel!

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy some conversation while beading, painting, decorating, and more!

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Have you become familiar with basic genealogy records and resources but are struggling to find your research flow? We'll show you basic research planning and organizational methods to stay on track!

Fri, Dec 12, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Fri, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Midtown Coffee House
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.

Sat, Dec 13, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Join us the 2nd Saturday of each month for a lively book discussion of popular titles. New members are always welcome! 

Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Columbus Public Library - Pete Robinson Meeting Room
Love to read a variety of books? Want to chat with others about the story? This is the club for you! Follow us on Facebook for reminders.

Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Adults of all experience levels are welcome to this non-judgmental group of crochet enthusiasts who enjoy teaching as much as creating and sharing projects with the community. 

Mon, Dec 15, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
Are your houseplants having trouble thriving? Bring in your houseplants (or plant photos) to get advice from green-thumbs & and Master Gardeners. Visit the seed library while you’re here!

Tue, Dec 16, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Large Conference Room
De-stress and unwind with this surprisingly relaxing activity. Enjoy coffee or tea provided, and color to your heart's content! All materials provided, but you may bring your own if you like.

Wed, Dec 17, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Friends of Library Room
Looking to improve your technology skills or better understand your devices? Call us at 706-243-2782 to set up a 30-minute One-on-One appointment!

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Join our book club dedicated to celebrating Kennedy Ryan's novels, exploring the beauty and emotional depth of her works.

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Columbus Public Library - Yancey Family Foundation Study Room
Enjoy a cup of coffee and sit down for a conversation. A group gathering to discuss the topics of the day, in a relaxing environment.

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Aflac Storytime Room
Connect with romance and romantasy readers in our new book club! Planned with busy caregivers in mind, you can discuss books you are reading while your little one gets to play close by.

Thu, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy some conversation and sip some flavorful teas while discussing the latest tasty novel!

Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy some conversation while beading, painting, decorating, and more!

Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Learn preservation strategies for your old photos and documents. We’ll also go over how to use the Library’s archival scanner to save items digitally.

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room,Claudya Muller Family Area
Join us for the annual 12 Days of Christmas Sing-Off! Wear your ugly sweater and show up to sing in what has become a festive community holiday tradition.

Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Columbus Public Library - Small Conference Room
A book club for busy people! We have no assigned reading. Share your reviews of what you’ve read, and get recommendations from others. Light refreshments provided.

Fri, Dec 19, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marion County Public Library
Join us each month to complete a themed craft especially for adults! Supplies provided.

Sat, Dec 20, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
Occasion Creations: Custom Card Making is a program that enables you to design personalized cards for various events like birthdays, weddings, and holidays.

Mon, Dec 22, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Tue, Dec 23, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
We’ll discuss a different book each month related to crime in Georgia.

Sat, Dec 27, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus Public Library - Synovus Room A & B combined
We’re celebrating the year in books by looking back on our favorite (and not-so-favorite) reads of 2025.

Mon, Dec 29, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Tue, Dec 30, All day
Marion County Public Library
Stop by and get creative this season with a new theme each month! Supplies and instructions provided.

Tue, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus Public Library - Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room
From stitching to Sudoku, bring your project and join us to enjoy this safe space to listen to stories, be creative, and swap crafty tips!

Fri, Jan 02, All day
Columbus Public Library
Looking to improve your technology skills, better understand how to use your smart phone, or searching for a job?

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Marion County Public Library
Beat the board-om every Saturday! Bring your friends and take advantage of our collection of games, including chess, dominoes, word games, card games, jigsaw puzzles, and more.

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mildred L. Terry Public Library - Alpha Kappa Alpha Room
Like books? Like brews? Join us the first Saturday of the month for this adult book club. New members are always welcome! 1st Saturday of the month 2:00-4:00pm