Columbia Public Library
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Thursday June 5 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
First Thursday Book Discussion
The choice is yours for this month's book discussion! Select a book that fits the Summer Reading theme, "Color Our World." Come prepared to briefly share your book choice. New members are always welcome. Adults.
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Thursday June 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Effective Searching on the Internet
This class will demystify the search bar, your front door to the internet. Learn strategies for asking better questions to find better answers on search engines like Google. Bring some questions to try out.Adults and teens. Please register.
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Friday June 6 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 7 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 7 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Natural Garden Pest Management
Join CCUA staff for a lecture on natural garden pest management, Discover natures solutions to managing pests in your garden. Protect your food from becoming an insects meal without harming the environment or your family. Part of the Dig Into Learning Garden Workshop se......More
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Sunday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tunes at Two
Local musicians provide a musical backdrop at the Columbia Public Library on the second Sunday of every month. This month, enjoy the band Fast Ethel with Pippa Letsky on fiddle and Molly White on banjo. They will play original tunes by Letsky in the old time fiddle trad......More
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Monday June 9 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 9 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
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
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Monday June 9 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
iPhone and iPad for Beginners
Learn how to navigate and get the most out of your iPhone or iPad using the latest Apple iOS operating system. There will also be time to ask questions. Please know your Apple ID and password.Adults. Please register.
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Tuesday June 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Doggy Drill Team
The dogs and trainers of Ann Gafke's Dogschooling Pet Drill Team will put on their dancing shoes and perform a freestyle show. Handlers will also share tips for children about dog safety.All ages.
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Wednesday June 11 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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Wednesday June 11 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 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain and Body
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Join us to learn about research studies on diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Then use hands-on tools to help you incorporate recommendations from t......More
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Wednesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Quilting Fun With Strips
Beginners young and old can come learn to sew a unique quilt block made of fabric strips. We'll provide pre-cut fabric, batting and backing material. At the end of the program, we'll combine our blocks on a design board so we can see how a completed quilt might look.Age......More
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Wednesday June 11 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Quilting Fun With Strips
Beginners young and old can come learn to sew a unique quilt block made of fabric strips. We'll provide pre-cut fabric, batting and backing material. At the end of the program, we'll combine our blocks on a design board so we can see how a completed quilt might look.Age......More
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Wednesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Introduction to Generative AI
Are you curious about uses for the artificial intelligence platforms ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Perplexity? In this beginner's course, you'll learn about some interesting and useful applications as well as some of the downsides to these new AI programs. No previous expe......More
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Thursday June 12 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
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.
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Thursday June 12 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Toddler Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Toddler Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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.
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Friday June 13 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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Friday June 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Knights of the Kids Table
Join us for a kid-friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons-style tabletop role-playing games. You'll learn the attributes, basic rules and general goals of these games. We'll supply you with the characters and dice; all you need is your imagination!Ages 8-12 with par......More
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
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.
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Saturday June 14 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 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Crafternoon
Join us to make a little bling for your potted plant by using colorful beads, garden stakes and sparkly stake toppers. All supplies provided. Adults only. Please register.