Baby Story Time

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Toddler Storytime

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

TRASH CAN POTATOES

Come get your hands dirty and your thumbs green!Together, we're planting potato seeds in trash cans for our community garden! This program is free to attend and does NOT require a library card.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Bored? Let's Board!

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! Families can play old favorites or try something new together while meeting other local gamers. Itâs the perfect......More

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! Families can play old favorites or try something new together while meeting other local gamers. Itâs the perfect way to spend time together, laugh, and sharpen your strategic thinking, no screens required! Just bring your game face and your love of play!

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Pine Wood Derby Race Day

Rev your engines! Weâre calling all dads (and grandpas, uncles, or mentors) and their pit crew for a Pine Wood Derby challenge. From a simple block of wood to a high-speed racer, youâll work together to design your very own car to race for the top spot!  Pick up a ......More

Rev your engines! Weâre calling all dads (and grandpas, uncles, or mentors) and their pit crew for a Pine Wood Derby challenge. From a simple block of wood to a high-speed racer, youâll work together to design your very own car to race for the top spot!  Pick up a kit in the Children's Department any time after March 28th to build your dream car at home or come to our Derby Race Build Day on April 4th to use our tools and supplies.  As always, all library events are free, and no library card is required to attend!

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Master Gardener Series

Prairie Roots & Compost Boots: Gardening for a Greener IndianaWith Randi Engelhardt and Linda FurgeCelebrate Earth Month with Master Gardeners by discovering how you can help restore Indianaâs endangered prairie ecosystems while turning everyday waste into garden gold t......More

Prairie Roots & Compost Boots: Gardening for a Greener IndianaWith Randi Engelhardt and Linda FurgeCelebrate Earth Month with Master Gardeners by discovering how you can help restore Indianaâs endangered prairie ecosystems while turning everyday waste into garden gold through composting.This event is free and does NOT require a library card to attend

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Baby Story Time

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Crafting Connections

Bring your project and your personalityâwhether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half. Come for the crafting, stay for the conversation, and le......More

Bring your project and your personalityâwhether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half. Come for the crafting, stay for the conversation, and leave with a little more progress on your project (and maybe a new friend or two). All skill levels welcomeâbecause itâs less about perfection and more about enjoying the time together.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Homeschool Happenings - Careers

What does a childrenâs librarian really do? Find out in this homeschool program exploring the career of a Childrenâs Librarian! Learn about books, programs, and the many ways librarians help kids and families every day.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Exploration Station

Attention toddlers! Get ready to build, color, create, and play with different activities. We will be exploring different ways to build important developmental skills through play with a specific theme each month.  This program is a drop-in event that your child can e......More

Attention toddlers! Get ready to build, color, create, and play with different activities. We will be exploring different ways to build important developmental skills through play with a specific theme each month.  This program is a drop-in event that your child can explore at their own pace.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

A Novel Idea

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin Join us on the second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am for a librarian-led discussion of fiction works, as well as anoccasional biography or work of nonfic......More

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin Join us on the second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am for a librarian-led discussion of fiction works, as well as anoccasional biography or work of nonfiction.  This month, we are discussing "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang.Copies of the book will be available on the hold shelf. Please stop by the Information Desk or call 260-244-5541 for more information.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Teen Tuesday - Quirky Crafts

Calling all creative teens! đ¨ Join us for Teen Tuesday: Quirky Crafts, a fun and relaxed craft session just for teens. This month, weâre making button art!Whether you're crafty or just curious, this is a great way to hang out, make something fun, and maybe even find a ......More

Calling all creative teens! đ¨ Join us for Teen Tuesday: Quirky Crafts, a fun and relaxed craft session just for teens. This month, weâre making button art!Whether you're crafty or just curious, this is a great way to hang out, make something fun, and maybe even find a new hobby. All materials are providedâjust bring your imagination (and maybe a friend or two)!

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Family Game Night

Bring out the entire family for this awesome game night!We will have various board games laid out for your family to enjoy and play.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Toddler Storytime

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Junior Detectives: Uncovering Magic Coins

Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments. Get ready to solve the case and become an Ultimate Junior Detective! After each session participants will also get to go ......More

Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments. Get ready to solve the case and become an Ultimate Junior Detective! After each session participants will also get to go home with their own copy of the mystery book we discussed.  As always, all events are free and no library card is required to attend.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Medicare 101

Come and learn the basics of Medicare with Gregg Palmer.   This is a free event and no library card is required.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Baby Story Time

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Toddler Storytime

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Inventor's Workshop

Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem. What will you invent?

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Baby Story Time

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Homeschool Happenings - STEAM

How do braces work? Find out in this homeschool STEAM program with an orthodontist! Learn about teeth, jaw movement, and the science and technology that help create healthy smiles.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US

Otherwordly Book Club!

This month's discussion: "Watership Down" by: Richard AdamsâAnimals don't behave like men,' he said. 'If they have to fight, they fight; and if they have to kill they kill. But they don't sit down and set their wits to work to devise ways of spoiling other creatures' li......More

This month's discussion: "Watership Down" by: Richard AdamsâAnimals don't behave like men,' he said. 'If they have to fight, they fight; and if they have to kill they kill. But they don't sit down and set their wits to work to devise ways of spoiling other creatures' lives and hurting them. They have dignity and animality.â-Richard AdamsAttendance of this discussion is free and does NOT require a library card to attend. However, to checkout the book an Evergreen library card will be needed.

1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US