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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
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Halloween Kids’ Books for Grownups
Virtual Activity Bundle: Grandparents
Nonfiction Roundup: April 2023
Books We Love: The Works of Tomie dePaola
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”
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 15-Tuesday, April 30
This program is taking place at multiple venues.
Join our staff for rhymes, stories and fun!
Families, ages 3-5.
Online Author Talk With Douglas Brunt - Genius, Power and Deception on the Eve of World War I
Wednesday, May 1 › 2-3 pm
Live online event
Join us as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt about “The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I.” This nonfiction work reveals the history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance.
Adults. Register to get a link. Recording available for later viewing.
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.
First Thursday Book Discussion - "Zero Days"
Thursday, May 2 › Noon-1 pm
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us to discuss “Zero Days,” an adrenaline-fueled thriller by the New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware, who some have called the “new Agatha Christie.” A gripping combination of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and “The Fugitive,” the novel follows a woman in a race against time to clear her name and find her husband’s murderer.
Adults.
Snack and Chat Book Discussion With Author Meg Shaffer - "The Wishing Game"
Saturday, May 4 › Noon-1 pm
Holts Summit Public Library, Meeting Room
Come join us for a special event as author Meg Shaffer joins us for a discussion of her book “The Wishing Game,” a tale of four bookish contestants competing for a rare book from their favorite author. Shaffer weaves a tale that will give you all the “feels” and remind you about the magic of books and the upside of facing your fears.
Adults.
Story Explorers
Multiple sessions Thursday, May 2-Tuesday, May 7
This program is taking place at multiple venues.
Support your early reader’s developing skills through a read-aloud of “Cats Are Liquid” by Rebecca Donnelly. We’ll learn about non-Newtonian fluids and make our own stress balls.
Families, ages 5-8.
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, April 25-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.
Monarch Butterflies
Wednesday, May 29 › 6-6:45 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Enjoy original images, videos and stories of monarch butterflies and other pollinators, and learn how you can help them. Presented by Noppadol Paothong, staff photographer at the Missouri Department of Conservation since 2006.
Ages 10 and older.
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.
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