Featured Programs
At this theater workshop, children play games, sing, dance and act out books. Presented by TRYPS, Columbia's professional theater group for young audiences. Ages 12 and younger.
Get ready for the True/False Film Festival with 102.3 BXR and 1400 KFRU. Program attendees will get a step-by-step explanation of all things True/False, including a Q-and-A session with festival organizers. Plus, you'll get an exclusive sneak peek at a few films before the schedule is released, and two lucky winners will receive a free pair of True/False passes!
Local musicians provide a musical backdrop at the Columbia Public Library on the first Sunday of every month. This month we present the Lisa Rose Jazz Duo with Lisa on saxophone and Joel Anderson on guitar.
March Madness is approaching, but why should basketball fans have all the fun? At your library or online at teens.dbrl.org, you can help us name a Mid-Missouri teen book champion. Starting February 6 with a pool of 32 of the most popular teen books of the year, your votes will narrow the list to a single champion. Support your favorite book, have fun in the tournament and enter to win prizes! Vote until February 26 for the Sweet Sixteen. March 5-11, vote for the Elite Eight; March 12-18, vote for the Final Four; March 19-25, vote for the championship round; and March 26-April 1 vote for the champion. We'll announce the winner April 2.
Join Alla Barabtarlo, head of Ellis Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections department, as she talks about Renaissance scholars, magicians and rare books. This program coincides with “Harry Potter’s World,” the exhibit from the National Library of Medicine on display at the Columbia Public Library January 15-February 25. Adults.
Master the basic functions of your portable Apple device while exploring the library's mobile features available directly on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Bring along your device if you have one. Basic Internet skills and an email account are required. Registration begins Tuesday, January 24.
