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Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Get hooked on a new hobby! Join us once a month to learn, have fun, and maybe spin a yarn or two. Yarn, hooks, and patterns will be provided.
Participate in our monthly craft activities here, there, or anywhere. Everything you need is in the bag and ready to take and make at home. First-come, first-served.
New scavenger hunt every month. September– Apples, Authors, & Autumn October – Trick-or-Treat Through the Library November – Gather Round and Read December – Shelf the Halls
Drop by the Library during opening hours to pick up a themed activity kit! Every kit includes a fun educational activity and the supplies you’ll need for a related craft. New themes every month.
Stop by and get creative with a new craft theme and new scavenger hunt each month! Supplies and instructions provided.
Participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around the Family Area!
Pick up an activity kit that includes a fun hands-on activity and all the supplies needed to make a craft.
Take a mental health break! Fold up something cute and exciting to get your brain back on track. Origami Take and Make bundles are limited to a first-come, first-served basis.
Do you like cute things with googly eyes? Or adorable miniatures that can fit into the palm of your hand? Stop by and make something KAWAII with our Take and Make bundles.
Pick up your blank bookmark in the Library, design it yourself and turn it back in to be entered in the competition. Winners will have their bookmarks printed for everyone to take!
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Join us for this dynamic programming series tailored to expose young minds to a world of discovery and wonder.
Join us and get creative! Each Kid’s Art Studio session allows you to unleash your inner artist by experimenting with different materials and styles.
Chess imitates life. Watch the moves you make! Learn winning strategies for chess & for life from encouraging community mentors.
Participate in our monthly craft activities here, there, or anywhere. Everything you need is in the bag and ready to take and make at home. First-come, first-served.
New scavenger hunt every month. September– Apples, Authors, & Autumn October – Trick-or-Treat Through the Library November – Gather Round and Read December – Shelf the Halls
Stop by and get creative with a new craft theme and new scavenger hunt each month! Supplies and instructions provided.
Participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around the Family Area!
Pick up an activity kit that includes a fun hands-on activity and all the supplies needed to make a craft.
Pick up your blank bookmark in the Library, design it yourself and turn it back in to be entered in the competition. Winners will have their bookmarks printed for everyone to take!
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Join us for this dynamic programming series tailored to expose young minds to a world of discovery and wonder.
LENA Start is a program for parents that uses regular feedback from LENA’s “talk pedometer” technology to help increase interactive talk in children under 3’s home environments.
Participate in our monthly craft activities here, there, or anywhere. Everything you need is in the bag and ready to take and make at home. First-come, first-served.
New scavenger hunt every month. September– Apples, Authors, & Autumn October – Trick-or-Treat Through the Library November – Gather Round and Read December – Shelf the Halls
Drop by the Library during opening hours to pick up a themed activity kit! Every kit includes a fun educational activity and the supplies you’ll need for a related craft. New themes every month.
Participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around the Family Area!
Pick up an activity kit that includes a fun hands-on activity and all the supplies needed to make a craft.
Join the annual tradition of making a 2D paper costume for a James Patterson author photo on a book!
Participants will be given a blank coloring sheet prompt to color using the materials of their choice. At the end of each month, we will pick winners to display.
A magazine created by kids, for kids!
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Is your student (K-3) struggling to learn high frequency words? Call us at 706-243-2782 to set up a 30-minute One-on-One sight words practice session on Thursdays between 3 to 5pm.
Build. Create. Engage. Discover. Join us in using your brain to construct LEGO®s masterpieces based on a challenge theme. When we learn, we win!
Sample a mix of classic favorites & totally wild flavors, cast your votes, & see which treats come out on top. While supplies last.
Try different art supplies/mediums each month. Whether you consider yourself artistic or not, give yourself a creativity-fueled break.
Drop by the Library during opening hours to pick up a themed activity kit! Every kit includes a fun educational activity and the supplies you’ll need for a related craft. New themes every month.
Stop by and get creative with a new craft theme and new scavenger hunt each month! Supplies and instructions provided.
Participate in our weekly scavenger hunt around the Children's Department. Every Friday | 10:00am
Participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around the Family Area!
Pick up an activity kit that includes a fun hands-on activity and all the supplies needed to make a craft.
Join the annual tradition of making a 2D paper costume for a James Patterson author photo on a book!
Participate in our weekly self-directed coloring activities here, there, or anywhere. Try out our rotation of coloring supplies in the Library or use your favorite supplies at home. Kits are limited.
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Kick off your weekends with a scavenger hunt and a fun activity based on a recommended children’s book!
Join Farmer Latisha of Uhuru Farms for a fun and interactive session learning about the crucial insects who support our planet by pollinating plants and creating delicious honey.
Kick back, relax, and vibe. Chill beats, low-key activities, and a cozy space to hang out, create, or just unwind.
Participate in our monthly craft activities here, there, or anywhere. Everything you need is in the bag and ready to take and make at home. First-come, first-served.
New scavenger hunt every month. September– Apples, Authors, & Autumn October – Trick-or-Treat Through the Library November – Gather Round and Read December – Shelf the Halls
Drop by the Library during opening hours to pick up a themed activity kit! Every kit includes a fun educational activity and the supplies you’ll need for a related craft. New themes every month.
Stop by and get creative with a new craft theme and new scavenger hunt each month! Supplies and instructions provided.
Participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around the Family Area!
Pick up an activity kit that includes a fun hands-on activity and all the supplies needed to make a craft.
Join the annual tradition of making a 2D paper costume for a James Patterson author photo on a book!
The Columbus Artists' Guild annual Members' Exhibition returns to the Columbus Public Library this October, featuring over 130 works of art by community artists.
Beat the board-om every Saturday! Bring your friends and take advantage of our collection of games, including chess, dominoes, word games, card games, jigsaw puzzles, and more.
Designed to complement Simple Steps Storytime, our play stations promote literacy through activities that incorporate singing, talking, reading, writing, and of course playing!
A teddy bear can tell you that visiting the doctor doesn’t have to be fretful!
Take the wheel - er- controls and enter a Virtual Reality world with new program challenges to explore. Headsets are limited.
Learn about our seed library and swap plants, seeds, or cuttings with other plant enthusiasts. UGA Extension Muscogee County volunteer Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions.
The Columbus Artists' Guild annual Members' Exhibition returns to the Columbus Public Library this October, featuring over 130 works of art by community artists.
Stop by on your own time—complete at your speed! A New Hunt is posted every Sunday and available all week!
Participate in our monthly craft activities here, there, or anywhere. Everything you need is in the bag and ready to take and make at home. First-come, first-served.
New scavenger hunt every month. September– Apples, Authors, & Autumn October – Trick-or-Treat Through the Library November – Gather Round and Read December – Shelf the Halls
Drop by the Library during opening hours to pick up a themed activity kit! Every kit includes a fun educational activity and the supplies you’ll need for a related craft. New themes every month.
Stop by and get creative with a new craft theme and new scavenger hunt each month! Supplies and instructions provided.
Participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around the Family Area!
Pick up an activity kit that includes a fun hands-on activity and all the supplies needed to make a craft.
Join the annual tradition of making a 2D paper costume for a James Patterson author photo on a book!
The Columbus Artists' Guild annual Members' Exhibition returns to the Columbus Public Library this October, featuring over 130 works of art by community artists.
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Bring the whole family for a night of fun! Join us as we have fun playing with our food this fall!
Mondays are Mayhem! Liven it up with something different each month, from competitions and creative activities to chill hangouts with friends.
Participate in our monthly craft activities here, there, or anywhere. Everything you need is in the bag and ready to take and make at home. First-come, first-served.
New scavenger hunt every month. September– Apples, Authors, & Autumn October – Trick-or-Treat Through the Library November – Gather Round and Read December – Shelf the Halls
Drop by the Library during opening hours to pick up a themed activity kit! Every kit includes a fun educational activity and the supplies you’ll need for a related craft. New themes every month.
Stop by and get creative with a new craft theme and new scavenger hunt each month! Supplies and instructions provided.
Join the annual tradition of making a 2D paper costume for a James Patterson author photo on a book!
The Columbus Artists' Guild annual Members' Exhibition returns to the Columbus Public Library this October, featuring over 130 works of art by community artists.
Take a mental health break! Fold up something cute and exciting to get your brain back on track. Origami Take and Make bundles are limited to a first-come, first-served basis.
Do you like cute things with googly eyes? Or adorable miniatures that can fit into the palm of your hand? Stop by and make something KAWAII with our Take and Make bundles.
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Meet special visitors at toddler storytime! Mascots from around the community show how much fun learning can be as they read and dance with us!
Get up close and personal with some amazing reptiles! Join us for a live presentation from our neighbors at Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center followed by a reptile themed scavenger hunt.
Elevate your unique style with beads! At the Pony Bead Party, you’ll get to make personalized necklaces and bracelets that complement all of your vibes.
Chess imitates life. Watch the moves you make! Learn winning strategies for chess & for life from encouraging community mentors.
Drop in, get creative, learn new skills, and make something uniquely yours. No experience needed.
Participate in our monthly craft activities here, there, or anywhere. Everything you need is in the bag and ready to take and make at home. First-come, first-served.
New scavenger hunt every month. September– Apples, Authors, & Autumn October – Trick-or-Treat Through the Library November – Gather Round and Read December – Shelf the Halls
Stop by and get creative with a new craft theme and new scavenger hunt each month! Supplies and instructions provided.
Participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around the Family Area!
Pick up an activity kit that includes a fun hands-on activity and all the supplies needed to make a craft.
Join the annual tradition of making a 2D paper costume for a James Patterson author photo on a book!
The Columbus Artists' Guild annual Members' Exhibition returns to the Columbus Public Library this October, featuring over 130 works of art by community artists.
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore!
83 children’s events are on in Columbus in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (9 branches, 861 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Columbus’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.