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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…
Alzheimer's Awareness and Resources
This presentation provides an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s Association services. Topics include the impact of Alzheimer’s, risk…
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 North Rangeline
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…
Toddler Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.
Sparkly Geode Skulls
This festive, beginner-level craft is perfect for those who like a little sparkle with their spooky. We'll decorate plastic skulls with colorful crushed glass…
Friends of the Columbia Public Library Children's Book Sale
Come and browse scores of gently-used children's books and other materials. Hardback books are 50¢ and paperbacks only 25¢. There will also be special finds…
Puzzle Swap
Do you have old puzzles collecting dust and a hankering for some new ones to try? Come to our swap and refresh your puzzle collection! You can also drop off…
Mizzou PAL-OOZA Story Time
Trained members of Mizzou PALS will read with small groups of children and parents in four 15-minute sessions, so you can drop by any time. When you arrive,…
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…
Boo! Preschool Story Time
Join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and festive activities as we celebrate the season. Costumes welcome! Ages 2½…
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…
Crafts for Kids: Trick or Treat Bags
Join us to transform coloring pages into iron-on transfers to create custom trick or treat bags! All materials will be provided. Ages 8 and older. Please…
Family Story Time
Join our staff for rhymes, stories and fun! Families, ages 3-5.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Boo! Toddler Story Time
Join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and festive activities as we celebrate the season. Costumes welcome! Ages 12-30…
Dusty and Pearl Concert
Enjoy an evening of outstanding folk, Americana, roots, classic country and original music with Dusty James and Abalone Pearl. Known for rich vocal harmonies…
Sphero-nauts
Using the Sphero BOLT+, young engineers will navigate through a series of obstacles. The Sphero is a robotic ball that easily and playfully introduces the…
No-Excuse Absentee Voting - November 3 General Election
The Boone County Clerk’s staff will be at the library so you can cast your vote before the general election on November 3. No-excuse absentee voting is open to…
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…