MERCER TEDDY BEAR CLINIC Student doctors from the Mercer University School of Medicine show your children what happens at the doctor’s office using our teddy bear friends as patients! To make a potentially scary experience less intimidating, we’ll demonstrate how gently we can check heartbeats, blood pressure, and more. You are welcome to bring your own stuffed animals for a checkup! Sat. October 17 | 10:30am WHEN THE SCARECROW CAWS: A GOOSEBUMPS TRICK-OR-TREAT Our annual Trick-or-Treat celebration takes a “Scarecrow-y” turn as we celebrate all things Goosebumps! Come enjoy treats and some literary tricks as you travel around the Library. But beware... Stay off the grass. Don’t pick the flowers. And whatever you do... DON’T GO INTO THE GARDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fri. October 30 | 4:00-5:30pm NATIONAL PICTURE BOOK MONTH BINGO Let our prompts inspire you to read old and new favorites in this month-long bingo challenge. Sun. November 1-Mon. November 30 COZY HOLIDAY MYSTERY A mystery is afoot! Our Snowman’s hat and scarf have vanished overnight, and he needs YOUR help to find them! Young detectives must unite on an adventure throughout the Library to decipher hidden clues and recover the lost items. Fri. December 11 | 4:00pm SANTA AT THE LIBRARY Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to your Library! Join us for a magical time as Santa shares festive stories and gifts. Time for NOON YEAR’S EVE: WEASLEY’S WIZARDING “FIREWORKS” & WHIMSY Did you know if you start the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at exactly 10:24 PM on New Year’s Eve, Fred and George’s epic firework rebellion blasts through the Great Hall right at the stroke of midnight! But why wait when we can stir up some magical mischief early? Muggles, witches, and wizards are all invited for a daytime celebration packed with Weasley-inspired whimsy, and a confetti drop at NOON! Wed. December 30 | 11:30am TEENS Unless otherwise indicated, all teen programs will be in the Teen Department. Teen programs are for youth aged 12 years old through 12th grade. TEEN TAKEOVER: THE FRIENDSHIP PALETTE Get creative on canvas and build self-confidence! Through painting, you’ll learn about healthy friendships, boundaries, authentic communication, and more with our friends from Pastoral Institute. Wed. September 2 | 4:30pm TEEN TAKEOVER: LO-FI FRIDAY Kick back, relax, and vibe. Chill beats, low-key activities, and a cozy space to hang out, create, or just unwind. pictures and wishes to follow. Tues. December 15 | 10:30am
Sun. November 22 – Raining Cats and Dogs Sun. November 29 – Hold Your Horses Sun. December 6 – Hockey
Sun. December 13 – Winter Family Flicks Sun. December 20 – Gingerbread Houses Mon. December 28 – New Years MOVE TOGETHER, GROW TOGETHER: STRENGTHENING BONDS THROUGH CO-REGULATION AND MOVEMENT Learn how intentional movement and play help build positive connection and model positive coping skills in parenting and relationships. Presented in partnership with the Pastoral Institute. Tues. September 15 | 10:00am SIMPLE STEPS STORYTIME: BABIES AND TODDLERS (Ages 0-36 months) Let’s get ready to read! Based on our Simple Steps to Early Literacy, this storytime helps shape growing minds with rhymes, games, songs, and stories galore! Sing, Talk, Read, Write, and Play–your child is on their way! Mon. November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10:00am Mon. December 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10:00am Synovus Meeting Room A+B PONY BEAD PARTY (Ages 5-12) Elevate your unique style with beads! Make personalized necklaces and bracelets that complement all of your vibes. Tues. September 8, 22 | 4:00pm Tues. November 3, 17 | 4:00pm Tues. October 6, 20 | 4:00pm Tues. December 1, 15, 29 | 4:00pm FAMILY FUN NIGHT Bring the whole family for a night of fun! Join us as we have fun playing with our food this fall! Mon. September 14 | 4:00pm – Farm Talk with Columbus- Muscogee County 4-H Mon. October 5 | 4:00pm – Bingo Mon. November 2 | 4:00pm – Coco (2017; PG) Auditorium Mon. December 7 | 4:00pm – Career Night CRAFTY CHAOS CLUB Turn scraps into art! Explore the process of junk journaling and scrapbooking using recycled materials and imagination. All materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring personal items. Fri. September 18 | 4:00pm Fri. November 20 | 4:00pm Fri. October 16 | 4:00pm Fri. December 18 | 4:00pm CREATIVE KIDS’ THEATRE Act out stories from your favorite fairy tales and books in this playtime. Mon. September 21 | 4:00pm Mon. November 16 | 4:00pm Mon. October 19 | 4:00pm Mon. December 21 | 4:00pm A FINE AND DANDY DAY (Ages 0-36 months) Join us for a fun filled hour of fine motor skill development! Babies and toddlers will have access to various stations that provide engaging play through manipulatives and sensory toys. Tues. September 22 | 10:00-11:00am CROCHET CLUB Get hooked on a new hobby! Join us once a month to learn, have fun, and maybe spin a yarn or two. Yarn, hooks, and patterns will be provided. Bring your own project to work on or try out each month’s themed pattern! Mon. September 28 | 4:00pm Mon. November 9 | 4:00pm Mon. October 26 | 4:00pm Mon. December 14 | 4:00pm Mon. September 14, 21, 28 | 10:00am Mon. October 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:00am
Fri. September 4 | 4:30pm – Paint-by-number Fri. October 2 | 4:30pm – Stickers & buttons Fri. October 30 | 4:30pm –Spooky crafts Fri. December 4 | 4:30pm – Junk journals
10 2026 Fall Programs
Columbus Public Library
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