COLUMBUS Public LIBRARY 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31906 | 706-243-2669
Children and Family Programs All children’s programs will take place in the Aflac Storytime Room unless otherwise indicated. The Mic Drop: Kids’ Open Mic (Ages 8-11) Are you a poet, an awesome dancer, singer, rapper, actor or even a comedian? Forget that stage fright and show us your star power! Perform your talent on stage at The Mic Drop, an open mic especially for kids. Even if you don’t perform, come for the snacks and support your super talented peers! Arrive on time to sign-up. Seven minute max per routine. Options for lighting and music are available! Sat. September 1 @ 4:30pm Sat. October 6 @ 4:30pm Sat. November 17 @ 4:30pm Sat. December 15 @ 4:30pm Auditorium Mini Makers (Ages 3-5) Wear your play clothes and join us for some creative crafting at the library! Kick start your preschooler’s creativity with fun educational projects that get them interacting with art, science, and more! And the best part...no clean up! Nature Painting: Tues. September 4 @ 10:30am Ultimate Building Challenge: Tues. September 18 @ 10:30am Silly Sensory Play: Tues. October 2 @ 10:30am Life-Size Candyland: Tues. October 16 @ 10:30am NOTE: This session will take place in the Synovus Meeting Room, Side A
Mini Mixed Media: Tues. October 30 @ 10:30am Tiny Tech: Tues. November 13 @ 10:30am Crackle! Fizz! Pop!: Tues. November 27 @ 10:30am Toy Sculptures: Tues. December 11 @ 10:30am Late Nights at the Library (Ages 8-11) Mystery, mayhem, and adventure! Sometimes snacks… Live the Late Night Life every Tuesday after 5pm! Jail Break Escape Room: Tues. September 4 @ 5:00pm What is it? Mystery: Tues. September 11 @ 5:00pm Miscreant Cosmetics: a DIY for the Punk and the Pretty: Tues. September 18 @ 5:00pm
Slimeballs: A Gak Challenge: Tues. September 25 @ 5:00pm Live Action Clue Murder Mystery: Tues. October 2 @ 5:00pm Creep it Real: Ghoulin Around 101: Tues. October 9 @ 5:00pm Fangs and Feedings: A Nasty Way to Snack: Tues. October 16 @ 5:00pm It’s Called Fashion: Costume Fashion Walk: Tues. October 23 @ 5:00pm Minute to Win It Challenge: Tues. November 6 @ 5:00pm Adventure Collector: Tues. November 13 @ 5:00pm Caught Caring: Tues. November 20 @ 5:00pm Thanksgiving Cook Off: Pancakes Party: Tues. November 27 @ 5:00pm Ready, Set, RACE! Amazing Race Inspired Game: Tues. December 4 @ 5:00pm Winter Wonderland Extravaganza: Tues. December 11 @ 5:00pm Snow Big Deal: Faux-Ball Fight: Tues. December 18 @ 5:00pm Synovus Meeting Room, Side A Family Storytime (Ages 3-5) – NEW! Family Storytime is a fun and engaging program for the whole family! Children will listen to stories, learn new songs, rhymes, and finger plays, participate in flannel activities, watch puppet shows, and more! Wed. September 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 10:30am Wed. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 10:30am Wed. November 7, 14, 28 @ 10:30am Wed. December 5, 12, 19 @ 10:30am Creative Crawlers (Ages 0-24 months) Creative Crawlers is a drop-in social hour that encourages children to learn through play and art. Children will be able to play with sensory bins and explore their creativity through small art activities, puppets, and toys. Wed. September 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 11:30am Wed. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 11:30am Wed. November 7, 14, 28 @ 11:30am Wed. December 5, 12, 19 @ 11:30am Time for Tots (Ages 18-36 months) Time for Tots is a fun, high-energy reading program that aids in children’s speech development and motor coordination, while helping them gain valuable pre-reading skills. Activities may involve stories, books, language, rhymes, music, movement, puppets, and toys. Thur. September 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 10:30am Thur. October 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 10:30am Thur. November 1, 8, 15, 29 @ 10:30am Thur. December 6, 13, 20 @ 10:30am
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Ask a Librarian (All Ages, Family Friendly) – NEW! It starts with a question, and we know you’re full of them! School? Computers? Projects? Challenges? We’re here to support you and help you find the answers you want and need. Thur. September 6, 27 @ 6:00pm Thur. October 4, 11, 25 @ 6:00pm Thur. November 1, 29 @ 6:00pm Thur. December 6, 13 @ 6:00pm Rothschild Technology Room Thur. September 13, 20 @ 6:00pm Thur. October 18 @ 6:00pm Thur. November 15 @ 6:00pm Thur. December 20 @ 6:00pm Aflac Storytime Room Music ‘n Motion – NEW! During this structured play time, children will be encouraged to explore music through songs, puppets, books, creative movement and physical activities! Connect and socialize with other families while helping your little ones build early literacy skills and develop motor skills through music and play! Fri. September 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10:30am Fri. October 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 10:30am Fri. November 2, 9, 16, 30 @ 10:30am Fri. December 7, 14, 21 @ 10:30am Kids’ Yoga Storytime (Ages 3-5) Get active at the library! This weekly combination of yoga and storytime uses books, puppets, songs, rhymes, and games to teach your child basic yoga poses and mindfulness techniques. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child. Yoga mats are provided but participants may also bring their own. Beginners welcome! Fri. September 7, 21 @ 11:30am Fri. October 5, 19 @ 11:30am Fri. November 2, 16, 30 @ 11:30am Fri. December 14 @ 11:30am Puppy Tales Get comfortable as you read aloud one of your favorite books to one or more sweet, lovable certified therapy dogs! Bring your own book or choose one from the children’s department to read! Sat. September 8, 22 @ 2:00pm Sat. October 13, 27 @ 2:00pm Sat. November 10, 24 @ 2:00pm Sat. December 8, 22 @ 2:00pm
