Week Calendar

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Explore ways to be thankful, inspired by children's literature.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Ages 3 - 5 with adult; 30 min

Explore the world of classical music by playing with bean bags, shaker eggs, and a big parachute. Ticket required.  

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Explore ways to be thankful, inspired by children's literature.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources.

Participants will learn how to create a paper mosaic using old magazines. The class will cover topics on drawing techniques, enlarging using a grid method, color, and tonal values.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Work in teams to solve engineering challenges with Cubelets^®.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Learn the art on Bonsai through a presentation. This presentation will discuss types of plants, pots, tools and other resources to get started with bonsai. 

Students will discover the power of creating customized animations for their videos.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 10-13. Registration required.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

ages 8-12; Ticketed

Want to sharpen those multiplication skills? Join us for a creative way to enhance those math skills with multiplication bingo! 

 Ages 6-9. 30-45 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Ages 8-10, 60 minutes.  Registered.

The cookie jar is empty, but the culprit left behind some clues. Learn about forensic science while analyzing writing, lip prints, mystery substances, and secret codes. 

Love historical fiction? So do we! Join our discussion to step into the past and connect with characters living in times different than our own.

Nov 20: Haven by Emma Donoghue

Ages 6-10. Drop-in. Allow 30 min.  Ho Co Schools close 3 hours early.

Celebrate International Games Month by playing games from around the world. 

Create a 3D printed model of your favorite Pokémon in Blender. Then create an animation of the character!

For children who are ready for an independent class as they prepare to start school. This class introduces early learning skills such as listening, pre-reading, math, movement, and music.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

 Ages 6-9. 30-45 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Ages 6-11; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Explore artists, their techniques and art through cool trivia and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Do you like to read and write?  Come and up-cycle old books to make them into a new and exciting journal for writing and drawing. Adults  welcomed to stay.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 8-10, 60 minutes.  Registration required.

The cookie jar is empty, but the culprit left behind some clues. Learn about forensic science while analyzing writing, lip prints, mystery substances, and secret codes. 

All ages. Allow 30 minutes. 

Join us for a fun afternoon playing board games. 

Create a 3D printed model of your favorite Pokémon in Blender. Then create an animation of the character!

Create a 3D printed model of your favorite Pokémon in Blender! Then create an animation of the character.

Ages 8-12. Registration preferred.

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Work in teams to solve engineering challenges with Cubelets^®.

Ages 11-18  |  *Registration required, walk-ins welcome while space allows, space is limited.  *Registered students must arrive by 3pm to secure their seat, see the note below.

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Wednesdays; 2 - 4 pm   Oct 11 & 25

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Ages 11 - 18. Drop-in.

FOR GRADES 6th-12th  |  Registration suggested, drop-ins welcome while space allows.  

Students will have the opportunity to access technology such as iPads and Wacom tablets with design software like Autodesk SketchBook and Procreate to create digital work of art and express themselves creatively. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Get your game on at the library! Play Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or a mix of all three! 

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

Grades 11 & 12 with parent. Registration required for all in attendance.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Ages 5-8; 45 min. Registration required. 

Join us to discuss Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer and learn more about how we can give thanks to the earth by protecting it for future generations.

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and learn simple tips and tricks to turn used jars into decorative lanterns.

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.