Columbia Public Library
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Wednesday May 21 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 May 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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Wednesday May 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Missouri Job Center Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event
Are you looking for work or thinking of changing careers? Then mark your calendar and plan to attend this job fair. Bring your current résumé and dress for success. Eight to twelve employers are expected to be in attendance recruiting for various positions.Adults.
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Wednesday May 21 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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Thursday May 22 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 May 22 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 May 22 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 May 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Author Talk With Steven Watts
Please join Dr. Steven Watts, University of Missouri Professor Emeritus in American History, for a discussion of his newest biography, "Citizen Cowboy: Will Rogers and the American People." Following the presentation, books will be available for purchase and signing fro......More
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Friday May 23 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
American Red Cross Blood Drive
To donate, bring your photo ID. You should feel well the day of donation and have plenty to eat and drink. Make an appointment: www.redcrossblood.org. Donors must be age 17 or older and weigh at least 110 lbs.
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Friday May 23 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 May 24 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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Tuesday May 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
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Tuesday May 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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.
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Tuesday May 27 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
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.
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Tuesday May 27 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 May 27 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Canva Basics
Canva is a powerful online tool that can help you design social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more. The projects you start on one computer can be accessed online anywhere in the world. We'll help you create a free account and get started. Adults......More
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Wednesday May 28 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
"Snack Time at the Zoo"
As Mark Anderson reads his delightful new book, you'll meet Stanley, a jolly and joyful zoo employee with a passion for serving silly snacks to all his funny animal friends. Filled with humor and heart, this book encourages kids to follow Stanleys example of being kind ......More
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Wednesday May 28 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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Thursday May 29 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Dance Through the Pages
Explore the joy of reading as you dance your way through Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" led by the professional dancers of Mareck Dance. This interactive program will feature a short dance class for audience members along with a preview performance f......More
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Friday May 30 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 May 31 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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.
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Saturday May 31 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.