- Women's History Month
Learn about important women in history this month with our subject guide. - True/False Films
Film fans, take note, a user of our new catalog has created great lists of all the past True/False festival documentaries available at the library. - Storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo
Enjoy folk tales and myths from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Afghanistan and more with this dynamic master storyteller March 23. - AARP Tax Aide
February 1 through April 15 the AARP will offer free tax help at the Columbia Library to those with lower incomes and those over 60. - Learn a Language Online
Try out Byki, one of our newest online reference tools. This free language-learning service from Recorded Books can help you learn over 70 languages.
Summer Reading Spurs Creativity
October 21, 2009
Lego art.
Once again, our Summer Reading program was a success. This year’s theme was “Get Creative” for children up to age 12, and the teen theme was “Express Yourself.” In addition to reading, we encouraged kids to write, draw, paint, act and do other creative activities. For the second year in a row, there were also special components for babies/toddlers and small groups.
Patrons at each library and bookmobile stop enjoyed activities led by our staff members and entertainment from performers like Dr. Gesundheit (a professional clown) and storytellers Bobby Norfolk and Priscilla Howe.
Region-wide, 4,000 children ages 12 and under signed up for Summer Reading, a 7 percent increase over last year. Also, 280 teens signed up, a 40 percent increase over last year, and 80 finished, a 44 percent increase!
If you're still interested in books about art, craft, music, dance and theater, check out the booklists on our summer reading page.
Making a pinch pot.
Art you can eat.
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