Columbia Public Library
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Tuesday June 18 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Family Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages 13 months to 5 years with an adult.
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Family Story Time
Join library staff for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages 13 months to 5 years with an adult.
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Device Advice and Tech Help Drop-in
Visit our computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. You can also use self-paced tutorials to work on keyboarding skills. Staff are unable to troubles......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:45pm - 7:45pm CDT
Chess: Play & Learn
Come enjoy one of the worldâs oldest games with other enthusiasts. You can play face-to-face with those of varying skill levels. Those new to the game can ask questions and get advice from the more experienced players.Players of all ages and experience levels are welcom......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Read Harder Challenge Check-in
Gather with other readers who are taking on the Read Harder challenge. Discuss which reading tasks you've completed and get inspiration for those tasks you may be stuck on. Adults.
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Socrates Café
What, in moral terms, do we owe to strangers? Must science and religion inevitably be opponents? Is widespread human happiness possible? Join us to think through, examine and discuss philosophical questions in the spirit of Christopher Phillipsâ book "Socrates Café: A......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Personal Archiving and Scanning
Preserve your familyâs history by learning best practices for digitally archiving your printed photos and documents. Attendees will also learn more about using the libraryâs scanning equipment.Adults and teens. Please register.
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Thursday June 20 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Baby Story Time
For the tiniest library patron, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages birth-18 months with an adult.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Baby Story Time
For the tiniest library patron, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages birth-18 months with an adult.
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
"Sudden Deaths in St. Louis" With Author Sarah Lirley
Late nineteenth-century St. Louis was a hotbed for homicide, suicide, alcoholism, abortion and workplace accidents. Historian Dr. Sarah Lirley examines the role of the cityâs Gilded Age coroners and their inquests conducted into these unexpected or suspicious deaths in ......More
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Mr. Stinky Feetâs Rock & Roll Adventure
Join author and award-winning musician, Mr. Stinky Feet on a rockinâ expedition from the library, through the jungle and up to the stars. Itâs a high-energy, interactive musical adventure exploring themes of teamwork and the power of imagination. Families.
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Mr. Stinky Feetâs Rock & Roll Adventure
Join author and award-winning musician, Mr. Stinky Feet on a rockinâ expedition from the library, through the jungle and up to the stars. Itâs a high-energy, interactive musical adventure exploring themes of teamwork and the power of imagination. Families.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Device Advice and Tech Help Drop-in
Visit our computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. You can also use self-paced tutorials to work on keyboarding skills. Staff are unable to troubles......More
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Friday June 21 8:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
Party With the Stars
Like the ancient Celtic druids we'll gather on this summer solstice to watch the full moon rise. Weâll start inside with a slide show on the solstice, the moon and Stonehenge, and go outside for telescopic views weather permitting. Hosted by Val Germann from the Central......More
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Saturday June 22 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Friends of the Columbia Public Library Lobby Book Sale
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. Cash or checks only. All proceeds support library services.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Managing Stress With Meditation Workshop
In the spirit of our Summer Reading adventure theme, try something new to help manage your stress. Padmapriya Mahendarkar from the Brahma Kumaris St. Louis Meditation Center will focus on practical methods to manage stress including meditation, discussion and reflective......More
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Is Your Child on Track?
The Boone County Early Childhood Coalition offers a quick, free screening to assess your child's well-being and social-emotional health. For Boone County families with ages 2 mos. to 5 yrs.
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Tuesday June 25 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
Drop-in Genealogy Help
Drop in for help with researching your family history.Adults.
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Parasol Puppets
A father who thinks he knows best and a princess who knows her own heart are just two of the characters you will meet as Parasol Puppets proudly presents, "The Mouse Princess." This lively, intimate puppet show features colorful rod puppets and lots of audience particip......More
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Tuesday June 25 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Parasol Puppets
A father who thinks he knows best and a princess who knows her own heart are just two of the characters you will meet as Parasol Puppets proudly presents, "The Mouse Princess." This lively, intimate puppet show features colorful rod puppets and lots of audience particip......More
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Tuesday June 25 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Parasol Puppets
A father who thinks he knows best and a princess who knows her own heart are just two of the characters you will meet as Parasol Puppets proudly presents, "The Mouse Princess." This lively, intimate puppet show features colorful rod puppets and lots of audience particip......More
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Tuesday June 25 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Device Advice and Tech Help Drop-in
Visit our computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. You can also use self-paced tutorials to work on keyboarding skills. Staff are unable to troubles......More
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Silent Book Club
Join the most casual book club in town â there's no required reading! B.Y.O.B. (bring your own book, that is), and enjoy conversations with other book lovers and one whole hour of silent reading.Adults.
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Parasol Puppets
A father who thinks he knows best and a princess who knows her own heart are just two of the characters you will meet as Parasol Puppets proudly presents, "The Mouse Princess." This lively, intimate puppet show features colorful rod puppets and lots of audience particip......More
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Wednesday June 26 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Boatloads of Fun
Little ones will investigate how boats weighing hundreds of thousands of tons stay afloat. They will build their own boats and then test them. This event is offered in partnership with Missouri River Relief and First Chance for Children.Ages birth-5. Please register.
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Wednesday June 26 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Boatloads of Fun
Little ones will investigate how boats weighing hundreds of thousands of tons stay afloat. They will build their own boats and then test them. This event is offered in partnership with Missouri River Relief and First Chance for Children.Ages birth-5. Please register.
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Wednesday June 26 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Friends of the Columbia Public Library Lobby Book Sale
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. Cash or checks only. All proceeds support library services.
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Wednesday June 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Missouri Job Center Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event
Are you looking for work, or thinking of changing careers? Then mark your calendar and plan to attend this job fair. Bring your current resume and dress for success. Eight to twelve employers are expected to be in attendance recruiting for various positions.Adults.
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Wednesday June 26 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Drop-in Genealogy Help
Drop in for help with researching your family history.Adults.
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Boatloads of Fun
Little ones will investigate how boats weighing hundreds of thousands of tons stay afloat. They will build their own boats and then test them. This event is offered in partnership with Missouri River Relief and First Chance for Children.Ages birth-5. Please register.
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Thursday June 27 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Baby Story Time
For the tiniest library patron, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages birth-18 months with an adult.
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Thursday June 27 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Baby Story Time
For the tiniest library patron, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun. Ages birth-18 months with an adult.
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Friday June 28 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Device Advice and Tech Help Drop-in
Visit our computer lab to enhance your technology skills. Library trainers can help you with the basic functions of your Windows, Chrome, Android or Apple laptop or device. You can also use self-paced tutorials to work on keyboarding skills. Staff are unable to troubles......More
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Friday June 28 6:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Bored Gamer Night
Join us for a special after-hours gaming adventure at your library! As part of this yearâs Summer Reading program, come explore new games or play old favorites. Weâll be providing a variety of games, but you can bring your own, too! Snacks provided. Adults and teens 16 ......More