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

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.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

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

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

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 register.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program 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

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

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

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 older. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

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.

Columbia Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

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

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 England. Audiences everywhere respond to his brand of melodic art/folk music and his haunting lyrics that ring true.Adults and teens.

Columbia Public Library - Friends 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

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

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

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

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/wiw.Teens and adults.

Columbia Public Library - Friends 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

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