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

Lifelong Learning

Take charge of your own lifelong learning experiences! Come learn how to access some of our most popular free online resources like Consumer Reports, Creativebug, Mango Languages and Morningstar Investing Center, plus online editions of major newspapers. Investigate our......More

Take charge of your own lifelong learning experiences! Come learn how to access some of our most popular free online resources like Consumer Reports, Creativebug, Mango Languages and Morningstar Investing Center, plus online editions of major newspapers. Investigate our complete curated lists of local and national resources and find ones that will benefit you.Adults and teens. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Studio

The Magic of Art With Tommy Terrific

With the help of his magical guidebook and the audience, Tommy Terrific performs magic representing different art mediums, from pencils and paints to crayons and clay. With each trick, you'll also learn about classical styles of art in a kid-friendly way, from the Renai......More

With the help of his magical guidebook and the audience, Tommy Terrific performs magic representing different art mediums, from pencils and paints to crayons and clay. With each trick, you'll also learn about classical styles of art in a kid-friendly way, from the Renaissance to modern art.Families, suggested for ages 5 and older.

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 and teens.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

The Magic of Art With Tommy Terrific

With the help of his magical guidebook and the audience, Tommy Terrific performs magic representing different art mediums, from pencils and paints to crayons and clay. With each trick, you'll also learn about classical styles of art in a kid-friendly way, from the Renai......More

With the help of his magical guidebook and the audience, Tommy Terrific performs magic representing different art mediums, from pencils and paints to crayons and clay. With each trick, you'll also learn about classical styles of art in a kid-friendly way, from the Renaissance to modern art.Families, suggested for ages 5 and older.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

The Magic of Art With Tommy Terrific

With the help of his magical guidebook and the audience, Tommy Terrific performs magic representing different art mediums, from pencils and paints to crayons and clay. With each trick, you'll also learn about classical styles of art in a kid-friendly way, from the Renai......More

With the help of his magical guidebook and the audience, Tommy Terrific performs magic representing different art mediums, from pencils and paints to crayons and clay. With each trick, you'll also learn about classical styles of art in a kid-friendly way, from the Renaissance to modern art.Families, suggested for ages 5 and older.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

The Magic of Art With Tommy Terrific

With the help of his magical guidebook and the audience, Tommy Terrific performs magic representing different art mediums, from pencils and paints to crayons and clay. With each trick, you'll also learn about classical styles of art in a kid-friendly way, from the Renai......More

With the help of his magical guidebook and the audience, Tommy Terrific performs magic representing different art mediums, from pencils and paints to crayons and clay. With each trick, you'll also learn about classical styles of art in a kid-friendly way, from the Renaissance to modern art.Families, suggested for ages 5 and older.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

DIY Digital Archiving Lab

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person p......More

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person per session.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

First Wednesday Book Sale

This month's sale will feature reference books, textbooks and foreign languages. First Wednesday sales offer some of the very best books that have been donated to the Friends of the Library. Cash or checks only. All proceeds go to support library services.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

DIY Digital Archiving Lab

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person p......More

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person per session.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

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

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 and teens. Please register.

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

Toddler Story Time

Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Toddler Story Time

Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

First Thursday Book Discussion

Join us to discuss "Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love With the World's Greatest Museum" by Elaine Sciolino. Sciolino immerses the reader in this magical Paris museum space and transforms what can seem like a forbidding fortress into an engrossing world of be......More

Join us to discuss "Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love With the World's Greatest Museum" by Elaine Sciolino. Sciolino immerses the reader in this magical Paris museum space and transforms what can seem like a forbidding fortress into an engrossing world of beauty and culture. Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Knot a Rainbow

Create a timeless symbol of friendship and connection in every color of the rainbow. Learn how to knot a rainbow of threads into a bracelet that you can share with a close friend or a new friend you make at the start of the school year!Ages 8 and older. Parents are welc......More

Create a timeless symbol of friendship and connection in every color of the rainbow. Learn how to knot a rainbow of threads into a bracelet that you can share with a close friend or a new friend you make at the start of the school year!Ages 8 and older. Parents are welcome to help. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Knot a Rainbow

Create a timeless symbol of friendship and connection in every color of the rainbow. Learn how to knot a rainbow of threads into a bracelet that you can share with a close friend or a new friend you make at the start of the school year!Ages 8 and older. Parents are welc......More

Create a timeless symbol of friendship and connection in every color of the rainbow. Learn how to knot a rainbow of threads into a bracelet that you can share with a close friend or a new friend you make at the start of the school year!Ages 8 and older. Parents are welcome to help. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

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.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

DIY Tie-Dye

Color your world! Come tie-dye drawstring bags that we'll provide and a small item of your own. Make sure what you bring fits into a gallon-size plastic bag and is made of a light colored 100% cotton fabric. We will be using permanent dye so wear something you don't min......More

Color your world! Come tie-dye drawstring bags that we'll provide and a small item of your own. Make sure what you bring fits into a gallon-size plastic bag and is made of a light colored 100% cotton fabric. We will be using permanent dye so wear something you don't mind getting dye on. Ages 8-12, parents are welcome to assist. In case of bad weather, the program will be canceled.

Columbia Public Library - Gene Martin Secret Garden

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 and teens.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

DIY Tie-Dye

Color your world! Come tie-dye drawstring bags that we'll provide and a small item of your own. Make sure what you bring fits into a gallon-size plastic bag and is made of a light colored 100% cotton fabric. We will be using permanent dye so wear something you don't min......More

Color your world! Come tie-dye drawstring bags that we'll provide and a small item of your own. Make sure what you bring fits into a gallon-size plastic bag and is made of a light colored 100% cotton fabric. We will be using permanent dye so wear something you don't mind getting dye on.Teens and adults. Please register. In case of bad weather, the program will be canceled.

Columbia Public Library - Gene Martin Secret Garden

Home Maintenance 101

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments you will make in your life, and you want to be sure that it is properly cared for. In this workshop, you will learn about basic preventative home maintenance to keep your home systems functioning efficiently. Pr......More

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments you will make in your life, and you want to be sure that it is properly cared for. In this workshop, you will learn about basic preventative home maintenance to keep your home systems functioning efficiently. Presented by Nikki Cole, owner of local home maintenance company HandyGal Home Solutions.Adults. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

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.

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

Crafternoon

Who can resist the whimsy of a fairy house? Join us to decorate your own indoor fairy house with paint, moss, toadstools, flowers, fairy lights and other items.Adults only. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Tunes at Two

Local musicians provide a musical backdrop at the Columbia Public Library on the second Sunday of every month. This month we present harpist Melissa Purvis.

Columbia Public Library - Reading Balcony

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

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

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 wait for a dog.Kindergarten age and older.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Crafting + Movie

Why choose between watching a movie and making a craft when you can do both? Join us to watch Practical Magic and enjoy some snacks while we craft. Well have a few crafty things on hand, but feel free to bring your own project. (1998, Rated PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.)Teens an......More

Why choose between watching a movie and making a craft when you can do both? Join us to watch Practical Magic and enjoy some snacks while we craft. Well have a few crafty things on hand, but feel free to bring your own project. (1998, Rated PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.)Teens and adults. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

Columbia Public Library - Friends 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

Parents as Teachers

The Columbia Public Schools Parents as Teachers program offers events, classes, screenings, personal visits and other resources. Drop by their table to ask questions, sign up for screenings and more. CPS PAT services are free of charge to families living within the Colu......More

The Columbia Public Schools Parents as Teachers program offers events, classes, screenings, personal visits and other resources. Drop by their table to ask questions, sign up for screenings and more. CPS PAT services are free of charge to families living within the Columbia Public Schools attendance area from the time of pregnancy to kindergarten entry.Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Area

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 and teens.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Youth Mental Health First Aid

This full-day, in-person training will teach you how to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Presented by Compass Health Network. Open to those who......More

This full-day, in-person training will teach you how to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Presented by Compass Health Network. Open to those who live or work in Missouri. Offered for free by Missouri's Department of Mental Health. Lunch provided.Adults. Please register.

Columbia Public Library - Friends Room and Conference Rooms A & B

STEAM Unplugged

Explore the world around us through the lens of STEAM. We will playfully learn the basics of science, technology, engineering, arts and math using screen-free challenges, tech toys and more! Ages 5-9.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

DIY Digital Archiving Lab

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person p......More

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person per session.

Columbia Public Library - Training Center

Alzheimer's and Dementia Resources for Caregivers

Learn how to navigate an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis with various resources available through the Alzheimer's Association. These include the customizable My ALZ Journey app and a micro-learning series that can provide a personalized experience to help better meet ......More

Learn how to navigate an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis with various resources available through the Alzheimer's Association. These include the customizable My ALZ Journey app and a micro-learning series that can provide a personalized experience to help better meet the needs of individuals and their caregivers. Presented by the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimers Association.Adults.

Columbia Public Library - Virginia G. Young Room

DIY Digital Archiving Lab

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person p......More

Featuring up-to-date scanning equipment, this weekly session allows you to digitize photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives. Orientation to the equipment and assistance from staff is available during this lab time.Adults and teens. Please register, one person per session.

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

STEAM Unplugged

Explore the world around us through the lens of STEAM. We will playfully learn the basics of science, technology, engineering, arts and math using screen-free challenges, tech toys and more! Ages 5-9.

Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room