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Library Services, Blogs & More (13)
Literary Links: The Spanish Flu of 1918
Language Learning Resources for Kids and Families
Celebrate Welcoming Week
Picture Book Biographies for Women’s History Month
Virtual Activity Bundle: Grandparents
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Halloween Kids’ Books for Grownups
Nonfiction Roundup: April 2023
Books We Love: The Works of Tomie dePaola
Library Events & Classes (17)
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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”
STEAM Story Time
Wednesday, April 3 › 10-10:45 am
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us as we explore the world around us through the lens of science. We’ll read books, sing songs and share fun learning activities.
Ages 3-5 with an adult.
First Thursday Book Discussion - "Weyward"
Thursday, April 4 › Noon-1 pm
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us to discuss “Weyward” by Emilia Hart, an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world that weaves together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries.
Adults.
Story Explorers
Multiple sessions Tuesday, April 2-Thursday, April 4
This program is taking place at multiple venues.
Support your early reader’s developing skills through a read-aloud of “Perfect” by Max Amato and create your own rainbow scratch art.
Families, ages 5-8.
Jump Into Reading
Saturday, April 6 › 11 am-Noon
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Trained members of the Jumpstart Corps from MU will read with small groups of children and parents in four 15-minute sessions, so you can drop by any time. Different books will be shared each session, and you may attend more than one if space allows.
Ages 3-5 with an adult.
Evening Family Story Time
Tuesday, April 9 › 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.
“My Food, Your Food, Our Food” - Read-Aloud and Activities
Wednesday, April 10 › 10:30-11 am
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Staff from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will share the book “My Food, Your Food, Our Food” by Emma Berne. After the story, kids will make food collages.
Ages 2-5 with adult. Please register.
Baby Story Time
Multiple sessions Thursday, April 4-Thursday, April 11
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.
Stories and Activities for Adults With Disabilities
Friday, April 12 › 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.
*Canceled* Baby & Toddler Time
Wednesday, April 17 › 10-10:45 am
Holts Summit Public Library
Baby & Toddler Time
Thursday, April 18 › 10-10:45 am
Callaway County Public Library, Friends Room
Bond with your little one through books, songs and play.
Ages birth-36 months.
Unbound Book Festival: Alan Gratz - Black, White and Read All Over
Saturday, April 20 › 10-11 am
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
As part of this year’s Unbound Book Festival, come meet Alan Gratz, the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels and graphic novels for middle grade readers. He’ll discuss the inspiration behind some of his recent books including “Ground Zero,” “Allies,” “Grenade,” “Refugee” and “Prisoner B-3087.” Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Ages 11 and older, adults welcome.
Family Story Time
Multiple sessions Monday, March 18-Monday, April 22
This program is taking place at multiple venues.
Join our staff for rhymes, stories and fun!
Families, ages birth-5.
Baby Story Time
Multiple sessions Thursday, April 25
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.
Stories in Art, Art in Stories
Saturday, April 27 › 11 am-Noon
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Nurture your child’s interest in reading, visual literacy, creative thinking and language development. In this session, a picture book will provide the jumping-off point for an art project that encourages active looking, listening, imagining and creating. Presented by the Columbia Art League.
Ages 5-9, parents welcome. Please register.
Family Story Time
Multiple sessions Monday, April 1-Tuesday, April 30
This program is taking place at multiple venues.
Join our staff for rhymes, stories and fun!
Families, ages 3-5.
Discovery Time
Multiple sessions Saturday, April 27-Wednesday, May 1
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.
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