Preschool Adventures (Ages 3-5 years) Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read-alouds, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that reading is fun! Mon. September 10, 17, 24 @ 10:30am Mon. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 10:30am Mon. November 5, 19, 26 @ 10:30am Mon. December 3, 10, 17 @ 10:30am Tiny Tales (Ages 0-24 months) Tiny Tales is a fun program that introduces babies and toddlers to books and language activities. Parents are encouraged to take on the role as their child’s first teacher. Activities may involve stories, books, rhymes, music, movement, finger plays, puppets and educational toys. Mon. September 10, 17, 24 @ 11:05am Mon. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 11:05am Mon. November 5, 19, 26 @ 11:05am Mon. December 3, 10, 17 @ 11:05am LEGOs® in the Library (Ages 0-11) Join us for an hour of LEGO®-tastic fun! We’ll have challenges to complete if you’d like, or you can just use your imagination: the sky’s the limit! Mon. September 10, 17, 24 @ 4:30pm Mon. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 4:30pm Mon. November 5, 19, 26 @ 4:30pm Mon. December 3, 10, 17 @ 4:30pm Discovery Hub (Ages 3-5) Discover today… and tomorrow! Here at Discovery Hub we let imagination lead the way as we look at fun ways to explore our world. We All Fit Together: Tues. September 11 @ 10:30am It’s More Than a Game: Tues. September 25 @ 10:30am Think Outside the Trash: Tues. October 9 @ 10:30am Scare You Silly: Tues. October 23 @ 10:30am Once Upon a Time: Tues. November 6 @ 10:30am Healthy Habits: Tues. November 20 @ 10:30am Ooey Gooey: Tues. December 4 @ 10:30am It’s All About Me: Tues. December 18 @ 10:30am Sensory Storytime – NEW! Sensory Storytime is an inclusive program designed to appeal to children of all ages and abilities. This program includes a variety of stories, songs, and activities specifically designed to encourage participation and engagement. Fri. September 14, 28 @ 11:30am Fri. October 12, 26 @ 11:30am Fri. November 9 @ 11:30am Fri. December 7, 21 @ 11:30am
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Trick or Treat Around the Library (Ages 11 and under) Have a SPOOKtacular good time Trick or Treating around the Columbus Public Library! We will read not-so-scary stories at 4:30pm in the Aflac Storytime Room. Wed. October 31 @ 4:00pm
Teen Writing Workshop Calling all writers! Join us as we discuss our writing and play writing games to get the creative juices flowing. Participants may bring their writing projects to share with others. Tues. September 11 @ 4:00pm Tues. November 13 @ 4:00pm
Winter Holiday Extravaganza for Children (Ages 11 and under) Get ready for the Holiday season in the Aflac Children’s Department! Have fun decorating our Holiday tree and making crafts to take home! We’ll have treats for those who participate! Fri. November 30 @ 4:00pm
International Cooking Class Some say the best way to get to know a culture is through sampling its food, but an even better way is learning how to cook it. These cooking classes give you a hands-on introduction to the cuisines of India, Mexico, Italy, and Japan. Space is limited. For more information or to register please call or visit the Columbus Public Library Teen Department, 706-243-2690. Attendees MUST give 24-hour cancellation notice to allow others on the waiting list to attend. Wed. September 12 @ 4:00pm Wed. October 10 @ 4:00pm Wed. November 14 @ 4:00pm Wed. December 12 @ 4:00pm
A Visit from Santa! The world’s jolliest man visits the Columbus Public Library once again! He’ll be reading The Polar Express and all children will have the opportunity to share their Christmas wish-list. Parents are invited to bring their cameras to take pictures! Wed. December 12 @ 4:00pm Aflac Children’s Department New Year’s at Noon for Children Come join us for an early count down to the New Year… kids’ style! We’ll have fun activities and crafts until the stroke of noon when we’ll celebrate as if it were midnight! Mon. December 31 @ 11:00am
Teen Programs Teen programs are open to youth in grades 6-12. Unless otherwise indicated, all teen programs will take place in the Teen department. TAG: Teen Advisory Group If you are interested in making an impact in the library join the Teen Advisory Group! Teens will get the opportunity to help organize upcoming programs, choose library material, and help with community projects. Tues. September 4 @ 4:00pm Tues. October 2 @ 4:00pm Tues. November 6 @ 4:00pm Teen Group Games Use your skills of intrigue, deception, and zombie survival to win these challenges. Join us every month to play a new and competitive group game. Hunger Games Balloon War: Wed. September 5 @ 4:00pm Humans vs. Zombies: Wed. October 3 @ 4:00pm Capture the Flag or Spy for International Games Week: Wed. November 7 @ 4:00pm
Craftivism Teens! Love to craft? In to activism? Then join us each month as we create craft projects that benefit our community. Thur. September 13 @ 4:00pm Thur. October 4 @ 4:00pm Thur. November 1 @ 4:00pm Thur. December 6 @ 4:00pm Teen Chess Club All skill levels are welcome. Learn the game or hone your talents amongst peers! Mon. September 17 @ 4:00pm Mon. October 15 @ 4:00pm Mon. November 19 @ 4:00pm Mon. December 17 @ 4:00pm Multicultural Crafts Learn more about other cultures while making crafts from around the world. Jewish New Year: Tues. September 18 @ 4:00pm Día De Los Muertos: Tues. October 16 @ 4:00pm Native American: Tues. November 20 @ 4:00pm Scandinavian Yule Ornaments: Tues. December 18 @ 4:00pm Teens Knit Ever wanted to make your own hats and scarves? Learn how to knit or hone your knitting skills at our monthly meetings. Wed. September 19 @ 4:00pm Wed. October 17 @ 4:00pm Wed. November 21 @ 4:00pm Wed. December 19 @ 4:00pm
Create-A-Comic Use your super skills to create your own unique manga or comic book with the help of our archive. Mon. September 10 @ 4:00pm
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