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This event is in the "Babies" group.

Tiny Tales Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, songs, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to 11 months with their caregiver.

Limit 10 infants. Please register. 

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

Bread Basics - Sourdough

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Participants will learn about mixing, stretch and folds, feeding and shaping. Each participant will leave with an active sourdough starter and a loaf to take home and bake.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Intro to Email

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Email is used by millions every day to send and receive digital messages across computer networks.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Preschool Pals Story Time - Flowers

10:15am - 11:00am
Toddlers
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 The Flower Thief by Alice Hemming, plant flower seeds, and enjoy play time together. 

Doors open at 10:15am for play time, with our story beginning at 10:30am.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Connect with Your Past: Digital Tools for Family History Research

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Genealogy can seem daunting, but digital tools make it easier than ever to discover your ancestors.

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

Robotics with Lancaster Science Factory

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Students will learn the basics of robotics and programming while interacting with Edison Robots, Beebots, and others. 

Presented by the Lancaster Science Factory.

Ages 7-15. Limit 25 youth. Registration required.

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.

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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.

Bread Basics - Pizza

9:00am - 10:00am
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to make a homemade pizza crust and add your toppings for the perfect lunch or dinner! Participants will take home a pizza in a disposable pizza pan ready for baking. 

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.

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 "Everyone" group.

Bread Basics - Pizza

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to make a homemade pizza crust and add your toppings for the perfect lunch or dinner! Participants will take home a pizza in a disposable pizza pan ready for baking. 

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.

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

Rainforest Biomes with the Lancaster Science Factory

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Students will learn about the importance of the rainforest biome and the animals and plants that live there. They will create a biome model to take home.

Presented by the Lancaster Science Factory.

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.

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

Photo Consent

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

Library CLOSED - Memorial Day

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our regular hours resume Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00am.

Library CLOSED - 4th of July

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed for the July 4th holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, July 5 at 8:00am. 

Library CLOSED - Labor Day

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed for the Labor Day holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Tuesday, September 2 at 10:00am. 

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

Fire Safety and Prevention with Columbia Borough Fire Department

10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Fire Department will conduct a show and tell around the apparatus and fire station. Also, a fire prevention speech that is based off of their puppet show.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Library CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed today (11/27) and tomorrow (11/28) for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, November 29 at 8:00am. 

Library CLOSED

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed today (11/28) for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, November 29 at 8:00am. 

Library CLOSING EARLY - Christmas Eve

10:00am - 2:00pm
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSING EARLY today in order to allow our staff time to prepare for the Christmas holiday. 

We will reopen on Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am. 

We hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

Library CLOSED - Christmas

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSED December 24 - December 28 to allow our staff to spend time with their families. We will resume our normal operations on Monday, December 29 at 10:00am.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

Library CLOSED

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSED December 24 - December 28 to allow our staff to spend time with their families. We will resume our normal operations on Monday, December 29 at 10:00am.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!