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.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

Art Lab: Experimenting with Sculpture Art

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home.This month we're experimenting with sculpture art!

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

Paperback Writers

Paperback Writers is a creative writing group for people writing original work, irrespective of genre.Welcome to Paperback Writers. This is group for adult writers (ages 18 and up).This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.

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.As always, all library programs are free and no library card is required to attend!

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.As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend......More

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.As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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

LEGO Club

Drop in for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

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

Master Gardener Series

Too Much Thyme... Using and Preserving HerbsPresented by: Bridget JohnsonThis is a free event and does NOT require a library card to attend

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 18 months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.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

Crafting Connections

Bring your project and your personalityâwhether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half. Come for the crafting, stay for the conversation, and le......More

Bring your project and your personalityâwhether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half. Come for the crafting, stay for the conversation, and leave with a little more progress on your project (and maybe a new friend or two). All skill levels welcomeâbecause itâs less about perfection and more about enjoying the time together.

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

The Myths of Hospice

Join Parkview's Zoey Waterman for a presentation on the myths of hospice care.All attendees will be entered into a door prize drawing.This event is open to all; no library card is necessary.Questions? Please call the library at 260-244-5541.

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

Exploration Station

Attention toddlers! Get ready to build, color, create, and play with different activities. We will be exploring different ways to build important developmental skills through play with a specific theme each month. This program is a drop-in event that your child can expl......More

Attention toddlers! Get ready to build, color, create, and play with different activities. We will be exploring different ways to build important developmental skills through play with a specific theme each month. This program is a drop-in event that your child can explore at their own pace.As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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

A Novel Idea

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. MartinJoin us on the second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am for a librarian-led discussion of fiction works, as well as anoccasional biography or work of nonficti......More

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. MartinJoin us on the second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am for a librarian-led discussion of fiction works, as well as anoccasional biography or work of nonfiction. This month's book we will discuss "Harry's Trees" by Jon Cohen.Copies of the book will be available on the hold shelf.Please stop by the Information Desk or call 260-244-5541 for more information.

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

Teen Tuesday - Game Night

Teen Tuesday: Game Night featuring Pictionary! Learn the rules, play with friends, and enjoy a low-pressure night of fun. No prior experience required.As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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

Learning About Our Local Lakes

Join us for an exciting program - Learning About our Local Lakes - on Tuesday, August 11th at the Peabody Public Library in Columbia City from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.The program will focus on fish biology, watersheds, and the Crooked Lake Nature Preserve.The speakers will inc......More

Join us for an exciting program - Learning About our Local Lakes - on Tuesday, August 11th at the Peabody Public Library in Columbia City from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.The program will focus on fish biology, watersheds, and the Crooked Lake Nature Preserve.The speakers will include Department of Natural Resources Officers Tyler Delauder (biologist), Adam Balzer (ecologist), and Lyn Crighton, the executive director of The Watershed Foundation.The program sponsors are the Crooked Lake Association, Loon Lake Association, The Watershed Foundation (TWF), and the Peabody Public Library.This is a free event and open to everyone. No library card necessary.

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

True Crime Podcast Discussion Group - Cameron Todd Willingham Case

This month, we will examine the 1991 house fire in Corsicana, Texas, that claimed the lives of three young children and led to the conviction and execution of their father, Cameron Todd Willingham. Prosecutors argued the fire was intentionally set, relying on forensic a......More

This month, we will examine the 1991 house fire in Corsicana, Texas, that claimed the lives of three young children and led to the conviction and execution of their father, Cameron Todd Willingham. Prosecutors argued the fire was intentionally set, relying on forensic analysis that was widely accepted at the time.This case highlights the evolving nature of forensic science, the reliability of expert testimony, and the consequences of relying on investigative methods that may later be challenged or disproven. In the years following Willinghamâs execution, fire science experts raised serious concerns about the techniques used to determine arson, prompting ongoing debate about whether the evidence supported the original conviction.Join us as we explore the investigation, the forensic evidence presented at trial, and the questions that continue to surround this case. Participants are encouraged to listen to the suggested podcast episode beforehand, though all are welcome to join the conversation.Suggested Podcast Episode: True Crime GarageClick here for the link to the Episode: Part 1 Part 2Content Warning: This discussion includes violent crime, death of children, and themes related to capital punishment. Recommended for adults and mature teens.

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

Before 5

Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.

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.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

Crafty Mornings: Lavender Flowers Flower Pot

Transform a terracotta pot into a flower pot with beautiful lavender flowers. We will provide everything you need to transform your pot into a masterpiece.This event is open to the first 12 participants.This is a free event.Questions? Please call the library at 260-244-......More

Transform a terracotta pot into a flower pot with beautiful lavender flowers. We will provide everything you need to transform your pot into a masterpiece.This event is open to the first 12 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

STEM Challenge:

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.

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

Spice Club

Every other month, stop in to the library and check out a new spice! We will have a sample of the spice, a short history of the spice and a couple of recipes to try the spice out. Feeling adventurous? After you have made the recipe, come in and fill out a comment card a......More

Every other month, stop in to the library and check out a new spice! We will have a sample of the spice, a short history of the spice and a couple of recipes to try the spice out. Feeling adventurous? After you have made the recipe, come in and fill out a comment card and tell us what you thought!! This month is Cardamon.

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.As always, all library programs are free and no library card is required to attend!

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.As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend......More

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.As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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

Mural of the Month

Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library. This is an all day drop-in program design......More

Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library. This is an all day drop-in program designed for kids of all ages.This month's mural is inspired by sunflowers!As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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