Columbia Public Library
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Tuesday June 17 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
Drop-in Genealogy Help
Drop in for help with researching your family history.Adults.
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Tuesday June 17 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Preschool Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.
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Tuesday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Preschool Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.
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Tuesday June 17 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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
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Tuesday June 17 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Socrates Café
What, in moral terms, do we owe to strangers? Must science and religion inevitably be opponents? Is widespread human happiness possible? Join us to think through, examine and discuss philosophical questions in the spirit of Christopher Phillips book "Socrates Café." No ......More
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Tuesday June 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Read Harder Challenge Check-in
Gather with other readers who are taking on this reading challenge. Discuss which reading tasks you've completed and get inspiration for those tasks you may be stuck on.Adults.
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Sensory-Friendly Story Time
Enjoy a story time for children with low sensory needs. We'll offer a comfortable, positive environment with soft lighting, music, stories and additional time for exploration and transitions.Ages 3-6 and caregivers. Please register.
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Wednesday June 18 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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.
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Wednesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Birds Color Our World
Through plumage and song, birds give our world color. Join us for an exploration of feathers their structure, function and artistry as well as a dive into bird songs. Learn what vocalizations to listen for and what colors to look for during the summer in Missouri. Pre......More
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Friday June 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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
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Saturday June 21 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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.
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Saturday June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Summer Book Tasting
Come find your next favorite book! Sample nonfiction titles that tie in with this year's Summer Reading theme, "Color Our World." Whether you prefer savory or sweet reads, we're sure to have something that will whet your appetite. Adults and teens. Please register.
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Monday June 23 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Baby Story Time
For the tiniest library patrons, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages birth to 12 months with an adult.
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Monday June 23 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
DIY Bookmarks
This DIY bookmark-making session is designed for youth with low-sensory needs. We'll provide a comfortable, positive environment with soft lighting. Come make bookmarks for yourself or for the library. Well have the supplies you bring the creativity! Families. Please r......More
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Tuesday June 24 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Preschool Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.
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Tuesday June 24 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Preschool Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.
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Tuesday June 24 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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
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Tuesday June 24 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
A Trick of the Eye
Thaumatropes, agamographs and flexagons are all names for objects that trick the eye to create images that appear to move and change. In this program, you'll learn how these optical illusions work and how to create illusions to amaze your friends and family.Ages 7 and o......More
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Tuesday June 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Silent Book Club
Join the most casual book club in town there's no required reading! B.Y.O.B. (bring your own book, that is), and enjoy conversations with other book lovers and one whole hour of silent reading.Adults.
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Tuesday June 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Rupert Wates Concert
Enjoy an eclectic mix of acoustic music with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret from singer-songwriter Rupert Wates. His 12 solo albums have received outstanding reviews and he has won dozens of songwriting and performing awards since he came to the U.S. from Engla......More
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Wednesday June 25 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
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.
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Wednesday June 25 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
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.
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Wednesday June 25 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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.
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Wednesday June 25 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Columbia Job Center Walk-In Wednesday Youth Hiring Event
Youth 16-24 come and join us for some fun job searching by connecting with local employers and resources, apply and interview for jobs! Full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment opportunities will be available. Get more information or pre-register at cwdregion.com/w......More
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Wednesday June 25 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
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.
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Thursday June 26 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
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.
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Thursday June 26 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
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.
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Thursday June 26 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Drop-in Genealogy Help
Drop in for help with researching your family history.Adults.
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Thursday June 26 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
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
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Friday June 27 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
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
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Friday June 27 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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