- One Read Events
Dozens of free book talks, movies and other events are happening in September for One Read. Pick up the new One Read booklet at your library or read about them online. - Scandinavian Crime Fiction
If you're a fan of Stieg Larsson's Millenium Trilogy, check out this list of other great crime fiction by Scandinavian authors. - Dan Chaon Author Visit
One Read author Dan Chaon will be in Columbia for a free talk on Friday, September 10, 7 p.m. at Columbia College. - Friends of the Library Annual Fall Book Sale
Grab some great deals on used books Sept. 11-13 at the Columbia Public Library. All Proceeds benefit the library.
Café Mozaki Open
November 20, 2009
The new Café Mozaki in the lobby of the Columbia Public Library is now open for business. The Patel family of Columbia, who also operate Daylight Donuts, are excited to open this weekend, selling tea, coffee, smoothies, donuts and more. They offered a surprise preview of their services Friday afternoon, serving free coffee and donuts to staff and patrons while supplies lasted.
Espresso drinks will be available soon, too, after a slight delay for new machinery to come in.
The cafe will be open every day during library business hours* and menu options may expand. (*9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday)

