• Thu, Dec 12^th at 6pm
• Thu, Mar 12^th
• Thu, Jun 11^th

Individuals, families, organizations, and businesses are invited to enter our tree decorating contest. Trees may be submitted November 25-27 or 30. The public may vote for their favorite tree once daily from December 2-6. The 2 trees with the most votes will win prizes. Requirements: Trees must be under 2 feet tall and able to stand up on their own. Living trees may be used, but must be in a pot or base. Trees may be created by someone else (artificial trees or craft base) but decorated by the entrants, or the entire tree may be handmade by the entrants out of any materials they choose. You may decorate using any theme you would like, but please keep it family-friendly.

• Mon, Nov 25^th
• Tue, Nov 26^th
• Wed, Nov 27^th
• Sat, Nov 30^th
• Mon, Dec 2^nd
• Tue, Dec 3^rd
• Wed, Dec 4^th
• Thu, Dec 5^th
• Fri, Dec 6^th

Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to come play BINGO and win teen books and other prizes. Refreshments will be served. No registration is required. Thu, Jan 9^th, 6-7:30pm.

Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to drop in to chat about books. You may come prepared to talk about any books you would recommend or simply join us and learn about new books recommended by other teens. Teens are welcome to discuss and recommend children's, teens' or adult books. Heather will also share some new children's and teen books. Refreshments will be served. Registration is requested. Thu, Feb 6^th, 5:30-6:30pm, Thu, Mar 5^th, 5:30-6:30pm, and Thu, Apr 2^nd, 5:30-6:30pm.

Individuals ages 12-18 are invited to an after-hours masquerade party. This year's party will have a Lunar New Year theme. Advance registration is required. Registration will close on January 23. Costumes are highly encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Sat, Jan 25^th, 7-9pm.

Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. This award-winning band performs on an impressive array of instruments, including two violins, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, recorders, banjo, and guitar plus some more unusual instruments like the bowed psaltery, baritone fiddle, shruti box, banjolin, guitjo, and doumbek. Sat, Dec 7^th at 1pm.

Join us in the Children's Room for active indoor fun. Sat, Jan 4^th, 11-2pm.

Join us Mondays at 6:30pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am through the end of July for stories, games, music, crafts, and other activities.

Note that these book chats are held off-site.

• Fri, Jan 3^rd, 6-7pm
• Fri, Feb 7^th, 6-7pm
• Fri, Mar 6^th, 6-7pm
• Fri, Apr 3^rd, 6-7pm
• Fri, May 1^st, 6-7pm
• Fri, Jun 5^th, 6-7pm

Join us in the Community Room for games.

• Mon, Jan 6^th, 6-8pm
• Mon, Feb 3^rd, 6-8pm
• Mon, Apr 6^th, 6-8pm
• Mon, May 11^th, 6-8pm

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• Thu, Jan 23^rd at 6pm
• Thu, Feb 27^th at 6pm
• Thu, Mar 26^th at 6pm
• Thu, May 28^th at 6pm
• Thu, Jun 25^th at 6pm

These Craft Nights are held in the Community Room at the library.

• Mon, Jan 27^th at 4:30pm, Hot Chocolate Spoons
• Mon, Apr 13^th at 4:30pm, Wind Chimes

Come see the historical impersonator portray the famous Civil War era President. Mon, Feb 17^th.

Please join us for our open house, featuring the musical group Simple Gifts. We will also have card decorating, face painting, and balloon animals. Carriage/wagon rides between the library and Brownella Cottage will be available from 1-2:45pm. Don't forget to pick up a sweet treat baked by local favorites - Cake & Icing and Bill's Bakery. This year's door prizes are an iPad and a family membership to the Columbus Zoo. Sat, Dec 7^th, 1-3pm.

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us and build on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month from 4:30-5:30pm. You do not need to register for this program, you can just show up.

We'll have a different science, technology, engineering, or math theme each month. For ages 8-12. We meet at 4:30pm on the fourth Tuesday each month. No registration is required.

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the library's Teen Board. The Teen Board meets monthly to plan teen programs and select materials for the YA collection. Teens do not need to register before attending.

Join us for board games and card games. Bring your own game or play one of ours. Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided. No registration is needed.

The Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale. Used books will be available on a donation basis. Thu, May 7^th, 9-8pm, Fri, May 8^th, 9-5pm, and Sat, May 9^th, 9-Noon.

Join us for anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome. You do not need to register for the anime club: you can just show up.

The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Join us this fall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am for stories, games, music, crafts, and other activities. The new Storytime schedule starts August 20^th.

Join us for anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome. You do not need to register for the anime club: you can just show up.

• Tue, Dec 10^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Jan 14^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Feb 11^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Mar 10^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Apr 14^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, May 12^th, 6:30-8pm

Join us for board games and card games. Bring your own game or play one of ours. Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided. No registration is needed.

• Thu, Nov 21^st, 6-8pm
• Thu, Dec 19^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, Jan 16^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, Feb 20^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, Mar 19^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, Apr 16^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, May 21^st, 6-8pm

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in the library's Teen Board. The Teen Board meets monthly to plan teen programs and select materials for the YA collection. Teens do not need to register before attending.

• Thu, Nov 21^st, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Dec 19^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Jan 16^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Feb 20^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Mar 19^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Apr 16^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, May 21^st, 5:30-6pm

Play, build, and manipulate open-ended materials into any creation you can imagine. This program is for families. Adults are requested to stay and participate with their children. You do not need to register for this program: you can just show up.

• Mon, Nov 18^th, 4:30-5:30pm, Making Faces: self portrait art and play
• Mon, Jan 20^th, 4:30-5:30pm, Pipes
• Mon, Feb 17^th, 4:30-5:30pm, Golf Course
• Mon, Mar 16^th, 4:30-5:30pm, Straws
• Mon, Apr 20^th, 4:30-5:30pm, Recyclables

• Mon, Nov 18^th
• Mon, Dec 16^th
• Mon, Jan 20^th at 4pm