Discovery Time

Meet other parents and children, read to your child and get ideas for activities you can do at home to develop learning skills. Ages 5 and younger with parent.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Discovery Time

Meet other parents and children, read to your child and get ideas for activities you can do at home to develop learning skills. Ages 5 and younger with parent.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Drop-in Genealogy Help

Drop in for help with researching your family history.Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Sensory-Friendly Discovery Time

This session is designed for children with low-sensory needs. We'll provide a comfortable, positive environment with soft lighting. Meet other parents and children, read to your child and get ideas for activities you can do at home to develop learning skills. Ages 5 and......More

This session is designed for children with low-sensory needs. We'll provide a comfortable, positive environment with soft lighting. Meet other parents and children, read to your child and get ideas for activities you can do at home to develop learning skills. Ages 5 and younger with parent.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Coding With Fiero

Learning how to code can be fun when you use the librarys free resource Fiero Code! We'll give a demonstration and let you do some hands-on play with this useful resource that teaches you to build websites, video games and apps or learn coding languages. Bring your libr......More

Learning how to code can be fun when you use the librarys free resource Fiero Code! We'll give a demonstration and let you do some hands-on play with this useful resource that teaches you to build websites, video games and apps or learn coding languages. Bring your library card or Fiero login information. Ages 8-18. Parents and caregivers welcome.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Device Advice and Tech Help Drop-in

Visit our computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. You can also use self-paced tutorials to work on keyboarding skills. Staff are unable to troubles......More

Visit our computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. You can also use self-paced tutorials to work on keyboarding skills. Staff are unable to troubleshoot or repair malfunctioning equipment.Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Is Your Child on Track?

The Boone County Early Childhood Coalition offers a quick, free screening to assess your child's well-being and social-emotional health. For Boone County families with ages 2 mos. to 5 yrs.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Scavenger Hunt: The Color of Death Is Re(a)d

Marianne Librarian has been murdered at the library! Her friends, coworkers and husbands (!) are all under suspicion. Can you follow the clues in this scavenger hunt to find the killer, the location and the weapon? Tackle the mystery with an adult-led team of up to four......More

Marianne Librarian has been murdered at the library! Her friends, coworkers and husbands (!) are all under suspicion. Can you follow the clues in this scavenger hunt to find the killer, the location and the weapon? Tackle the mystery with an adult-led team of up to four people. Older teens and adults. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Friends of the Columbia Public Library Lobby Book Sale

The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. Cash or checks only. All proceeds support library services.

Columbia Public Library - Lobby

Scavenger Hunt: The Color of Death Is Re(a)d

Marianne Librarian has been murdered at the library! Her friends, coworkers and husbands (!) are all under suspicion. Can you follow the clues in this scavenger hunt to find the killer, the location and the weapon? Tackle the mystery with an adult-led team of up to four......More

Marianne Librarian has been murdered at the library! Her friends, coworkers and husbands (!) are all under suspicion. Can you follow the clues in this scavenger hunt to find the killer, the location and the weapon? Tackle the mystery with an adult-led team of up to four people. Older teens and adults. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Scavenger Hunt: The Color of Death Is Re(a)d

Marianne Librarian has been murdered at the library! Her friends, coworkers and husbands (!) are all under suspicion. Can you follow the clues in this scavenger hunt to find the killer, the location and the weapon? Tackle the mystery with an adult-led team of up to four......More

Marianne Librarian has been murdered at the library! Her friends, coworkers and husbands (!) are all under suspicion. Can you follow the clues in this scavenger hunt to find the killer, the location and the weapon? Tackle the mystery with an adult-led team of up to four people. Older teens and adults. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Baby Story Time

For the tiniest library patrons, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages birth to 12 months with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Chess: Play & Learn

Come enjoy one of the worlds oldest games with other enthusiasts. You can play face-to-face with those of varying skill levels. Those new to the game can ask questions and get advice from more experienced players.Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Chess: Play & Learn

Come enjoy one of the worlds oldest games with other enthusiasts. You can play face-to-face with those of varying skill levels. Those new to the game can ask questions and get advice from more experienced players.Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Disneys "The Little Mermaid" Preview

Meet the cast of Mizzou's Larry D. Clark Summer Repertory Theatres July production and enjoy a song and a scene or two from The Little Mermaid. The show follows Ariel's transformation from a mermaid princess into a human, as she seeks love and adventure above the sea. F......More

Meet the cast of Mizzou's Larry D. Clark Summer Repertory Theatres July production and enjoy a song and a scene or two from The Little Mermaid. The show follows Ariel's transformation from a mermaid princess into a human, as she seeks love and adventure above the sea. Families, ages 3 and older.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Disneys "The Little Mermaid" Preview

Meet the cast of Mizzou's Larry D. Clark Summer Repertory Theatres July production and enjoy a song and a scene or two from The Little Mermaid. The show follows Ariel's transformation from a mermaid princess into a human, as she seeks love and adventure above the sea. F......More

Meet the cast of Mizzou's Larry D. Clark Summer Repertory Theatres July production and enjoy a song and a scene or two from The Little Mermaid. The show follows Ariel's transformation from a mermaid princess into a human, as she seeks love and adventure above the sea. Families, ages 3 and older.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Device Advice and Tech Help Drop-in

Visit our computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. You can also use self-paced tutorials to work on keyboarding skills. Staff are unable to troubles......More

Visit our computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. You can also use self-paced tutorials to work on keyboarding skills. Staff are unable to troubleshoot or repair malfunctioning equipment. Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Sphero-nauts

Using the Sphero BOLT+, a robotic ball that easily and playfully introduces the basic concepts of computer programming, young engineers will navigate through a series of obstacles.Ages 10-14. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

DIY Digital Archiving Lab

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person p......More

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person per session.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

First Wednesday Book Sale

This month's sale will feature books on science, math, DIY, handicrafts and sports. First Wednesday sales offer some of the very best books that have been donated to the Friends of the Library. Cash or checks only. All proceeds go to support library services.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

DIY Digital Archiving Lab

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person p......More

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person per session.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Sphero-nauts

Using the Sphero BOLT+, a robotic ball that easily and playfully introduces the basic concepts of computer programming, young engineers will navigate through a series of obstacles.Ages 10-14. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

First Thursday Book Discussion

Join us to discuss "Anita de Monte Laughs Last," a mesmerizing novel by New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death.Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Friends of the Columbia Public Library Lobby Book Sale

The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. Cash or checks only. All proceeds support library services.

Columbia Public Library - Lobby