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The Backbone of Our Country: The Women of the Civil War

11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbia
Registration Open
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Columbia Civil War Historian Cindy Beaston will present a special topic in honor of Mother’s Day. We will look at certain women and the roles they played during our country’s darkest time.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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The Bibliomaniacs Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbia
Registration Open
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

They will meet to discuss The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. 

Please consider joining them.

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Crochet with Kasey

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you! 

Their May project will be: Chickens 

This project is beginner friendly!

Supplies needed:

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Preschool Pals Story Time - Birds

10:30am - 11:00am
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Join us for fun bird stories, a craft, and playtime.

Weather permitting we will take a walk through Locust Street Park at the end of class to look for birds.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Railroad History in Columbia

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Columbia Historic Preservation Society President Chris Vera as he presents Railroad History in Columbia.

This program is best suited for children ages 5+.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
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Create Columbia is bringing art to our lovely Locust Street Park!

This year begins “Art in the Park,” an event to celebrate the work of regional artists.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Tiny Tales Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Columbia
Registration Open
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, music, and playtime for our youngest library friends ages birth to 2 with their caregiver.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bread Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbia
Registration Open
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join Kayla to learn more about getting started with bread. Participants will take home a loaf to bake.

Cost is $10.00 per person to cover supplies, this payable the day of the event. 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Snapology Spike Prime Attackbots Crossbow

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Attackbots Crossbow:

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

BookTok Buzz Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

BookTok Buzz Book Club will meet to discuss It Ends With Us and It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover ahead of the movie release in June. 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crochet with Kasey

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you! 

Their May project will be: Chickens 

This project is beginner friendly!

Supplies needed:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Preschool Pals Teddy Bear Picnic

10:30am - 11:15am
Columbia
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we read fun bear stories, complete a craft, and enjoy playtime. Weather permitting, we will go on a bear hunt in Locust Street Park. After our bear hunt, we'll enjoy a small picnic with our teddy bears. 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crafty Cards with Bert

11:00am - 12:15pm
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you! 

The themes for this month's cards include Father's Day, thinking of you, and Happy Birthday. Participants will make three cards to take home. 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Ryan “The BugMan” will show the audience 100’s of incredible bugs and insects from around the world. Meanwhile, he’ll be relating some of the crazy-cool adventures that he took while searching for many of those same creatures.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Paper Bead Making Class

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Participants will learn how to cut, glue, and glaze their beads. Emily will review different techniques and provide all of the supplies you need.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Character Juggler Chris Ivey

10:00am - 11:00am
Columbia
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Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Park School Gym
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The lights and sounds of an arena rock concert are combined with the costumes and theatrics of a Broadway performance to create an intense and entertaining show!  World championship juggling skills are presented with high levels of choreograp

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Touch a Tractor

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Star Rock Farms and learn about what farmers do and tractors. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the tractor. 

This program will be held at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Are you drowning in clutter? You are not alone. The average American household has 300,000 items within its walls, and one in ten Americans rents a storage unit.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Registration
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we tour Sahd Metal Recycling. Learn how you can help take care of our planet!

Meet at Sahd's Metal Recycling: 1045 Lancaster Ave, Columbia, PA 17512 by 10:00am. 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mark DeRose Music & Art

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbia
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Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Mark DeRose Music & Art’s show combines Mark’s love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Authors and Automobiles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbia
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Local Authors we invite you to showcase your work! 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Tiny Tales Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Columbia
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, songs, and playtime for our youngest library friends with their caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a Touch a Truck event with Lancaster EMS. We will learn about the ambulance, what our EMT's do, and then get to explore the ambulance together. 

Part of our 2024 Summer Reading program series. 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.