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Leadership Two Words at a Time
Simple Truths for Leading Complicated People
Treasurer, Bill
Streaming AudiobookAn Idea Whose Time Has Come
Two Presidents, Two Parties, and the Battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Purdum, Todd S.
eBook2-at-a-Time Socks
Revealed Inside. . . The Secret of Knitting Two at Once on One Circular Needle; Works for any Sock P
Morgan-Oakes, Melissa
eBook52 Ways to Walk
The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at A Time
Streets, Annabel
BookTime Restricted Eating
A Beginner's 2-Week Guide for Women, with Sample Recipes and a Meal Plan
Golanna, Mary
eBook52 Ways to Walk
The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time
Abbs-Streets, Annabel
Downloadable AudiobookMake It Work
22 Time-tested, Real-life Lessons for Sustaining A Healthy, Happy Relationship
Gaskins, Tony A.
BookThe Wellness Mama Cookbook
200 Easy-to-prepare Recipes and Time-saving Advice for the Busy Cook
Wells, Katie
BookThe Wellness Mama Cookbook
200 Easy-to-Prepare Recipes and Time-Saving Advice for the Busy Cook
Wells, Katie
eBookSlow Cooking All Year 'Round
More than 225 of our favorite recipes for the slow cooker, plus time-saving tricks & tips for everyo
Patch, Gooseberry
eBookMy Time with God for Daily Drives Audio Devotional: Vol. 2
20 Personal Devotions to Refuel Your Busy Day
Various Authors
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Celebrate the Columbia Public Library’s Centennial
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Library Events & Classes (20+)
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Live Online Author Series
Live online events
Through the “Live Online Author Series,” we’re able to welcome notable authors to mid-Missouri readers several times a month. How? In 2022, the library joined the Library Speakers Consortium, along with other libraries across the country, to invite biographers, journalists, novelists, poets, self-help authors, travel writers and more to have a conversation with you about … Continue reading “Live Online Author Series”
Lifelong Learning - Visible Mending & Expanding Creativity
Thursday, May 9 › 6:30-8 pm
Columbia Public Library, Training Center
Our free online resources are your gateway to lifelong learning. This month, learn about visible mending and expanding your creativity with Creativebug and EBSCO MasterFILE Premier. There will also be time for you to do your own exploring!
Adults and teens. Please register.
Stories and Activities for Adults With Disabilities
Friday, May 10 › 10-10:45 am
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us for a story time filled with books, songs and movement! After story time, we’ll have an interactive activity designed just for you.
Adults with a caregiver.
Learn How to De-stress
Wednesday, May 15 › 5:30-6:30 pm
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Learn the benefits for yourself, your children and your family to practicing self-care: taking time for things that help you live well and improve your physical and mental health. This will help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness and increase your energy. During the program, you’ll also make a fun self-care item. Presented by Catherine Miller, M.Ed. from BCECC.
Adults.
Baby & Toddler Time
Thursday, May 16 › 10-10:45 am
Callaway County Public Library, Friends Room
Bond with your little one through books, songs, and play.
Ages birth-36 months.
Crafternoon - Adult Coloring or Bring Your Own Craft
Thursday, May 16 › 2-4 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Join us with a craft you are working on or just spend some time coloring. We will have beautiful coloring pages aimed at adults along with markers and colored pencils. Relax and take some time for yourself as you enjoy a little music and the company of other crafty folks.
Adults. Please register.
“You’re OKAY!” Read-Aloud - A Story Time Exploring Emotions
Discovery Time
Multiple sessions Monday, May 13-Tuesday, May 21
This program is taking place at multiple venues.
Bring your little one for some quality parent/child time. Meet other parents and children, read to your child and get ideas for activities you can do at home to develop learning skills.
Parents with children ages 5 and younger.
Evening Family Story Time
Tuesday, May 21 › 6-6:30 pm
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs and activities for your family.
Ages 13 months to 5 years with an adult.
Online Author Talk With Rebecca Kuang - Asian American Representation in Literature
Tuesday, May 21 › 6-7 pm
Live online event
Register for a thrilling online conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, “Yellowface.” It grapples with questions of diversity, racism and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
Adults. Register to get a link. A recording will also be available for later viewing.
Baby Story Time
Multiple sessions Thursday, May 9-Thursday, May 23
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
For the tiniest library patron, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.
Ages birth-18 months with an adult.
Enchanted Fairy Party
Multiple sessions Friday, May 31
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us for a fantastical fun time! Dress the part by making your own DIY tutus, crowns and wands. Then play fairy games, and complete a scavenger hunt for hidden fairy friends.
Ages 3-10.
Baby & Toddler Time
Thursday, June 6 › 10-10:45 am
Callaway County Public Library, Friends Room
Bond with your little one through books, songs, and play.
Ages birth-36 months.
Baby Story Time
Multiple sessions Thursday, June 6
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
For the tiniest library patron, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.
Ages birth-18 months with an adult.
Celia’s Sing-Along Dance Party
Thursday, June 6 › 6:30-7:15 pm
Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater, 100 Old 63 N., Columbia
Celia’s world-famous, one-woman show is a rockin’, stompin’, hollerin’ good time. Wear your dancing feet to this all-ages Summer Reading kick-off party because Celia will rock your socks off! Rain location: Riechmann Indoor Pavilion at Stephens Lake Park.
Families.
Lifelong Learning - Bumblebees and Genealogy
Monday, June 10 › 6:30-7:30 pm
Columbia Public Library, Training Center
Our free online resources are your gateway to lifelong learning. In June, we’ll take on the topics of bumblebees and genealogy and demonstrate what we can discover from library resources like eBooks from hoopla and topic guides. There will also be time for you to do your own exploring!
Adults and teens. Please register.
Evening Family Story Time
Tuesday, June 11 › 6-6:30 pm
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs and activities for your family.
Ages 13 months to 5 years with an adult.
Shortleaf Concert
Thursday, June 13 › 7-8 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Shortleaf is a musical duo from Missouri with strong ties to the traditions of the Ozarks. Fiddler Michael Fraser, together with Tenley Hanson on guitar, mandolin and vocals, specialize in high-energy music with Celtic and old-time roots. Haunting ballads and rip-roaring fiddle tunes with a dose of southern rock will make for an evening of real mountain music.
Adult and teens.
Stories and Activities for Adults With Disabilities
Friday, June 14 › 10-10:45 am
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us for a story time filled with books, songs and movement! After story time, we’ll have an interactive activity designed just for you.
Adults with a caregiver.
Baby Story Time
Multiple sessions Thursday, June 20
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
For the tiniest library patron, join us for rhymes, songs, stories and fun.
Ages birth-18 months with an adult.
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Looking for past events? Find the recordings here.