Baby Story Time

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills

Join us for a fun, hands-on gardening program just for homeschoolers! Local Master Gardeners will teach students about seeds, plant growth, and basic garden care. Kids will plant their own seeds to take home and explore real gardening tools while learning from expert ga......More

Join us for a fun, hands-on gardening program just for homeschoolers! Local Master Gardeners will teach students about seeds, plant growth, and basic garden care. Kids will plant their own seeds to take home and explore real gardening tools while learning from expert gardeners.Come ready to dig in and grow something great!

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Read 'Em & Weep

The spotlights on: Emily Dickinson No card? No problem! We will have printed out copies of a few of the author's poems so anyone is welcome to join in the discussion!Want to read more? Perfect! We will also have the poet's work available for regular checkout!...More

The spotlights on: Emily Dickinson No card? No problem! We will have printed out copies of a few of the author's poems so anyone is welcome to join in the discussion!Want to read more? Perfect! We will also have the poet's work available for regular checkout!

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Dance Party

Let's dance those sillies out! This fast-paced storytime is perfect for our most active little ones. Dance, jump, sing, and move along with Ms. Kelsey!This program is intended for children 5 and under.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Crafty Mornings: Soup in a Jar

Stay warm and cozy with homemade soup!  Come to the library and layer soup ingredients in a jar.  This can be given as a gift to your favorite person or keep the beautiful, colorful soup jar for yourself!  The library will supply the jars and ingredients. This event......More

Stay warm and cozy with homemade soup!  Come to the library and layer soup ingredients in a jar.  This can be given as a gift to your favorite person or keep the beautiful, colorful soup jar for yourself!  The library will supply the jars and ingredients. This event is open to the first 15 participants.This is a free event.Questions?  Please call the library at 260-244-5541.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Teen Tuesday - Game Night

Step into new worlds at the library! Teens are invited to try out our Oculus virtual reality headset and experience immersive games, challenges, and interactive adventures. Whether youâre exploring far-off places, testing your reflexes, or just curious about VR technolo......More

Step into new worlds at the library! Teens are invited to try out our Oculus virtual reality headset and experience immersive games, challenges, and interactive adventures. Whether youâre exploring far-off places, testing your reflexes, or just curious about VR technology, this program offers a safe, supervised way to dive in and have fun.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Dungeons and Dragons

Step away from the ordinary and dive into extraordinary worlds! Our Adult Dungeons & Dragons Club is the perfect place to unleash your imagination, sharpen your storytelling skills, and build camaraderie around the table. No experience is required-whether you're a seaso......More

Step away from the ordinary and dive into extraordinary worlds! Our Adult Dungeons & Dragons Club is the perfect place to unleash your imagination, sharpen your storytelling skills, and build camaraderie around the table. No experience is required-whether you're a seasoned adventurer or brand new to the game, you'll find your place in the party. Dice, character sheets, and guidance provided!

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Homespun Workings-Prim Carrot Wall Hanger

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Get ready to embrace Spring! Create a bright, whimsical carrot you can hang on a door, display on a wall, or tuck into a spring or Easter wreath. Using vibrant orang......More

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Get ready to embrace Spring! Create a bright, whimsical carrot you can hang on a door, display on a wall, or tuck into a spring or Easter wreath. Using vibrant orange and green materials, youâll craft a cheerful decoration that looks like it was made by the most stylish bunnies in the garden.All supplies provided. No crafting experience neededâjust bring your imagination!

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Coffee and Cadavers Book Club

Curl up with a cup of coffee and join us as we unravel puzzling plots, curious crimes, and page-turning mysteries. Each month weâll dive into a new whodunit or suspenseful tale, sharing theories, favorite twists, and plenty of lively discussion. Perfect for readers who ......More

Curl up with a cup of coffee and join us as we unravel puzzling plots, curious crimes, and page-turning mysteries. Each month weâll dive into a new whodunit or suspenseful tale, sharing theories, favorite twists, and plenty of lively discussion. Perfect for readers who enjoy sleuthing between the pages! This month we will be reading Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng!  Lydia is dead. But they donât know this yet.So begins this exquisite novel about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Lydia is the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee, and her parents are determined that she will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue. But when Lydiaâs body is found in the local lake, the delicate balancing act that has been keeping the Lee family together is destroyed, tumbling them into chaos.A profoundly moving story of family, secrets, and longing, Everything I Never Told You is both a gripping page-turner and a sensitive family portrait, uncovering the ways in which mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives struggle, all their lives, to understand one another.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Toddler Storytime

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Career Spotlight: Meet a Veterinarian!

This will be a special story time featuring a community helper, this month we will have Dr. Cassie Ceckowski, a veterinarian at Aboite Animal Hospital. She will read a book, then we will have an activity to better understand what a veterinarian does, at the end there wi......More

This will be a special story time featuring a community helper, this month we will have Dr. Cassie Ceckowski, a veterinarian at Aboite Animal Hospital. She will read a book, then we will have an activity to better understand what a veterinarian does, at the end there will be time for questions for her to answer.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Wine Cork Easter Bunny

Join us just in time to make a cute Wine Cork Easter Bunny!  All Supplies ProvidedWe can only accommodate the first 20 participants for this program. Questions?  Call the library at 260-244-5541.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Baby Story Time

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Toddler Storytime

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

I'm Booked

Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books! This is the perfect time to catch up on your reading goal, finish that series you've been meaning to finish, or just have a quiet place to relax after school.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Mother-Daughter Spa Day

Relax, recharge, and enjoy some quality time together at the library! Participants will enjoy simple spa-inspired activities like trying facemasks, painting your nails, and even making your own sugar scrub to take home!While the program name highlights mothers and daugh......More

Relax, recharge, and enjoy some quality time together at the library! Participants will enjoy simple spa-inspired activities like trying facemasks, painting your nails, and even making your own sugar scrub to take home!While the program name highlights mothers and daughters, all caregiving pairs are warmly welcome â including dads and daughters, moms and sons, grandparents, guardians, and the special child in their lives.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Baby Story Time

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Spring Break Craft

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!As always, all events are free and no library card is required to attend.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

American Red Cross Blood Drive

You can sign up for an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or use the direct link to our library's blood drive's here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=pplcc  You can also call to make an appointment at 1-800-733-2767....More

You can sign up for an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or use the direct link to our library's blood drive's here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=pplcc  You can also call to make an appointment at 1-800-733-2767.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Playdate

Bring your little ones to Playdate, a relaxed, drop-in program where toddlers can play, explore toys, and make new friends. Caregivers can connect while children enjoy a fun, safe space to learn and play together.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Spring Break Craft

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!As always, all events are free and no library card is required to attend.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Teen Tuesday - Game Night

Take a break at the library with a variety of fun paper puzzles! Teens can enjoy word searches, Sudoku, crosswords, logic puzzles, and more in a relaxed, low-key setting. Work on your own or with friends, all supplies provided.Perfect for puzzle lovers, quiet fun, or a ......More

Take a break at the library with a variety of fun paper puzzles! Teens can enjoy word searches, Sudoku, crosswords, logic puzzles, and more in a relaxed, low-key setting. Work on your own or with friends, all supplies provided.Perfect for puzzle lovers, quiet fun, or a brain break at the library.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Take and Make: Spring Blossoms

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*The package will contain everything you need to make your own Spring Blossoms!The Take and Make craft......More

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*The package will contain everything you need to make your own Spring Blossoms!The Take and Make craft will be available while supplies last. *This craft requires your own pair of scissors, a hot glue gun, and a tree branch.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Awaken Yoga with Julie

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie! Please wear comfortable and breathable clothing, and your own yoga mat (we will try to have a few extra on hand for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time). Don't forget to bring a bottle of water for yourself, too!Â......More

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie! Please wear comfortable and breathable clothing, and your own yoga mat (we will try to have a few extra on hand for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time). Don't forget to bring a bottle of water for yourself, too! The course will be taught to all levels. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome! This course is taught by certified Yoga Instructor Julie Lazerwitz.This is a free event, and no library card is required.  Julie leads yoga courses twice a week at the Peabody Public Library.  For additional yoga dates, there is a course fee of $10, which will be charged at the beginning of class.  For additional times and dates, reach out to Julie.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Spring Break Craft

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!As always, all events are free and no library card is required to attend.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US