First Wednesday Book Sale

This month's sale will feature books on art and music. 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

Crafternoon

Join us as we continue learning new and more complex embroidery stitches. You do not need to have attended "Introduction to Embroidery, Part One" in October to attend this session. Supplies provided.Adults only. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Jedi Training Academy

See if you have what it takes to become a Jedi Padawan! Test your mind, body and ability to use the Force. Create your own lightsaber and learn the basics from trained Jedi Masters. Costumes encouraged. Ages 10-18. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Jedi Training Academy

See if you have what it takes to become a Jedi Knight! Test your mind, body and ability to use the Force. Create your own lightsaber and learn the basics from trained Jedi Masters. Costumes encouraged. Ages 15 and older, adults welcome. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Youth Mental Health First Aid

This full-day, in-person training will teach you how to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Presented by Compass Health Network. Open to those who......More

This full-day, in-person training will teach you how to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Presented by Compass Health Network. Open to those who live or work in Missouri. Offered for free by Missouri's Department of Mental Health. Adults. Please register. Lunch provided.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

KidSight Vision Screening

Bring your child for a free KidSight vision screening. It only takes a few seconds, and you'll receive the result instantly.Ages 6 months and older.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Area

Toddler Story Time

Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Toddler Story Time

Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Musician and Author Justin Roberts

Five-time Grammy-nominated childrens musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families lives for 25 years. His interactive program get kids excited about reading and explores topics related to bullying, mindfulness and creativity. He shares interactiv......More

Five-time Grammy-nominated childrens musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families lives for 25 years. His interactive program get kids excited about reading and explores topics related to bullying, mindfulness and creativity. He shares interactive songs, reads from his picture books and asks kids to ponder Where do ideas come from?Families, ages 5 and older.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Stories and Activities for Adults With Disabilities

Join us for books, songs and movement! After story time, well have an interactive activity designed just for you.Adults with a caregiver.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program 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

After Hours Open Mic Night

Join us for an evening of artistic expression at this after-hours event, whether you have something to share or just prefer to listen. Refreshments provided. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m.All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age to adults.......More

Join us for an evening of artistic expression at this after-hours event, whether you have something to share or just prefer to listen. Refreshments provided. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m.All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age to adults. To perform, please register.

Columbia Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

TRYPS Theater: Live at Eleven

At this workshop, children play games, sing, dance and act out books. Presented by TRYPS Children's Theater, Columbia's professional theater group for young audiences.Ages 3-8.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Bearded Iris Flower Show

Drop in to enjoy floral designs, educational exhibits and horticultural bearded iris specimens based on the theme "Peace, Love, Hope, Iris." This juried, accredited show is presented by the Show Me Iris Society.Adults, teens and older children.

Columbia Public Library - Friends 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

Tunes at Two

Local musicians provide a musical backdrop at the Columbia Public Library on the second Sunday of every month. This month enjoy keyboardist D.R. Froeschner playing jazz standards and familiar favorites.Adults & teens.

Columbia Public Library - Reading Balcony

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

Reading to Rover

Children will read for 15 minutes to one of Ann Gafke's Teacher's Pet Therapy Dogs while a handler oversees them. It's a fun way to improve children's literacy skills. All dogs are certified therapy dogs. Please note, depending on attendance, your family may need to wai......More

Children will read for 15 minutes to one of Ann Gafke's Teacher's Pet Therapy Dogs while a handler oversees them. It's a fun way to improve children's literacy skills. All dogs are certified therapy dogs. Please note, depending on attendance, your family may need to wait for a dog.Kindergarten age and older.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Crafternoon at Night

Need some external structure (and a little company) to finish a craft project? Join us with your craft and supplies or enjoy our adult coloring pages and supplies.Adults only. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Preschool Story Time

Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Memory Café

Enjoy music, movement, crafts, conversation and light refreshments. This month's theme is connecting with nature. For adults experiencing dementia accompanied by a personal care partner who will also participate. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Preschool Story Time

Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program 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

The Power of Positive Parenting Workshop

Keeping a routine during the summer can be difficult. Learn how to preserve some of your regular routines while incorporating summer plans and activities. Presented by Catherine Miller, M.Ed., Positive Parenting Program coordinator with Boone County Early Childhood Coal......More

Keeping a routine during the summer can be difficult. Learn how to preserve some of your regular routines while incorporating summer plans and activities. Presented by Catherine Miller, M.Ed., Positive Parenting Program coordinator with Boone County Early Childhood Coalition (www.bcecc.org).Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

STEAM Story Time

Explore the world around us through the lens of science. We'll read books, sing songs and share fun learning activities.Ages 3-5 with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Lunch & Learn: DMarkus Thomas-Brown & Violence Prevention

DMarkus Thomas-Brown, recently hired by the City of Columbia as the first leader of the Office of Violence Prevention, will share what he hopes to accomplish in this new role and answer questions. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County. Adul......More

DMarkus Thomas-Brown, recently hired by the City of Columbia as the first leader of the Office of Violence Prevention, will share what he hopes to accomplish in this new role and answer questions. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County. Adults. Attend in person or via Zoom; see full description for details.

Columbia Public Library - Friends 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

An Introduction to 3D Printing

From rapid industrial prototyping, to hobbies and fine art, 3D printing is an evolving technology with a wide range of uses. Learn all about how 3D printers work, what they're being used for and how to use different software to design an object to print. At the end of t......More

From rapid industrial prototyping, to hobbies and fine art, 3D printing is an evolving technology with a wide range of uses. Learn all about how 3D printers work, what they're being used for and how to use different software to design an object to print. At the end of the class, we will see a 3D printer in action. Adults and teens. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Building With Straw

Prefabricated, straw-insulated buildings have been gaining popularity in Europe for over a decade. This building method is gaining interest in the U.S. and panels are now being produced in Columbia, Missouri via a new start-up: Building Integrity, LLC. Join Adrienne Sto......More

Prefabricated, straw-insulated buildings have been gaining popularity in Europe for over a decade. This building method is gaining interest in the U.S. and panels are now being produced in Columbia, Missouri via a new start-up: Building Integrity, LLC. Join Adrienne Stolwyk and Virgil Blower to learn about the many ecological advantages to building with straw.Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Adult Mental Health First Aid

This full-day, in-person training will teach you how to reach out and provide initial support to an adult who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Presented by Compass Health Network. Offered for fr......More

This full-day, in-person training will teach you how to reach out and provide initial support to an adult who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Presented by Compass Health Network. Offered for free to those who live or work in Missouri by the Department of Mental Health. Lunch provided. Adults. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Toddler Story Time

Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Parents as Teachers

The Columbia Public Schools Parents as Teachers program offers events, classes, screenings, personal visits and other resources. Drop by their table to ask questions, sign up for screenings and more. CPS PAT services are free of charge to families living within the Colu......More

The Columbia Public Schools Parents as Teachers program offers events, classes, screenings, personal visits and other resources. Drop by their table to ask questions, sign up for screenings and more. CPS PAT services are free of charge to families living within the Columbia Public Schools attendance area from the time of pregnancy to kindergarten entry.Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Area

Toddler Story Time

Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.

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

DBRL Board Meeting

This is the monthly meeting of the Daniel Boone Regional Library Board of Trustees.

Columbia Public Library - Virginia G. Young Room

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

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

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

The Creative Age Art Exhibit

Come celebrate "The Creative Age" class of spring 2025! This exhibit is the culminating event of our eight-week painting courses in Columbia and Fulton for adults aged 55 and older. Students, family, friends and the general public are all welcome.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room