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Baby & Toddler Time
Bring your little ones for rhymes, stories and fun. Families, ages birth-3.
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…
Preschool Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.
Bookmobile Stop at Hallsville
On board, you'll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you've requested online or…
Family Story Time
Join our staff for rhymes, stories and fun! Families, ages 3-5.
Winnie-the-Pooh Birthday Party
Join us after “Family Story Time” to celebrate our favorite silly old bear’s 100th birthday with games and refreshments! Families, ages 2 and older.
"Apples and Pumpkins" - Read-Aloud and Activities
Staff from the Columbia/Boone County Health Department will share the book “Apples and Pumpkins” by Anne F. Rockwell. After the story, kids will paint mini…
Lunch & Learn: I-70 Expansion Update - (Zoom Attendance)
Spencer Robinson with the Missouri Department of Transportation will give an update on the I-70 Expansion from Kingdom City to west of Rocheport. Co-sponsored…
DIY Digital Archiving Lab
Bring your photos, documents, artwork, slides and negatives to this weekly session to digitize them using our up-to-date scanning equipment. Orientation to the…
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…
Bookmobile Stop at Harrisburg
On board, you'll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you've requested online or…
Bookmobile Stop at Auxvasse
On board, you'll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you've requested online or…
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…
Plant Swap
Share and swap your plants, starts, cuttings, bulbs and seeds with other plant lovers! All plants are welcome whether they be houseplants or outdoor garden…
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…
Baby & Toddler Time
Bring your little ones for rhymes, stories and fun. Families, ages birth-3.
Eat Smart, Move More!
In this six-week program series, families will learn the basics of eating healthy and exercising. Learn new recipes, get ideas about adding movement to your…
Drop-in Genealogy Help
Drop in for help with questions about researching your family history. Adults.
Preschool Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.
Google Photos Basics
Learn to get the most out of Google's free online tool for organizing, storing, sharing and editing your photos. Adults and teens. Please register.
Bookmobile Stop at Sturgeon
On board, you'll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you've requested online or…
Chess: Play & Learn
Come enjoy one of the world’s oldest games with other enthusiasts. You can play face-to-face with people of varying skill levels. Those new to the game can ask…
Read Harder Challenge Check-in
Gather with other readers who are taking on the challenge. Discuss which reading tasks you've completed and get inspiration for those tasks you may be stuck…
Family Story Time
Join our staff for rhymes, stories and fun! Families, ages 3-5.