CAKES & CARDS Don’t have a Library Card? Need to renew your Card? It’s a piece of cake! Join us for this special Library Card Sign-Up Month event where you’ll get your updated Card… and a free slice of cake! Easy! Fri. September 25 | 12:00-1:00pm Back of Fiction (2nd Floor) ART ON THE LAWN: DISCOVERING THE HEALING POWER OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION Learn about the mental health benefits of creativity through art on canvas. Presented in partnership with the Pastoral Institute. Register at https://tinyurl.com/34dx27ma Sat. September 26 | 11:00am Front Lawn (Inclement Weather Location, Synovus Meeting Room B) MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL It’s the global film festival where YOU help pick the winners! The Columbus Public Library will once again host this fan favorite internationally-acclaimed short film festival where the audience chooses Best Picture and Best Performer. Over 100,000 participated in 500 cities across six continents last year. Sat. September 26 | 2:00pm Wed. September 30 | 6:30pm Mon. September 28 | 6:30pm Auditorium CRAFT SUPPLY SWAP Do you have a stash of craft supplies you’re looking to bust? Are you looking to try a new craft or hobby but need help gathering supplies? Join us and our friends, Sticker & Stamp for our community craft swap! Sun. September 27 | 2:00-4:00pm Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room SPANISH/ENGLISH CONVERSATION PARTNERS Whether you’re looking to brush up on your Spanish or your English, join us for an hour of conversation and games to learn a language while having fun! Snacks and drinks provided, just bring your language skills! All levels are welcome! Ya sea que quieras mejorar tu español o tu inglés, ¡acompáñanos a una hora de conversación y juegos para aprender un idioma mientras te diviertes! Habrá refrigerios y bebidas; solo trae tus habilidades lingüísticas. ¡Todos los niveles son bienvenidos! Sun. September 27 | 4:30pm Sun. November 8 | 4:30pm Sun. October 18 | 4:30pm Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room QUEER CRAFTERNOONS From stitching to Sudoku, bring your project and join us to enjoy this safe space to listen to stories, be creative, and swap crafty tips! While everyone is welcome, this program is designed to be a comfortable space for members of our queer community. Tues. September 29 | 4:30pm Tues. November 24 | 4:30pm Tues. October 27 | 4:30pm Tues. December 29 | 4:30pm Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room LET’S GO, DRAGONS! GET TO KNOW YOUR COLUMBUS RIVER DRAGONS HOCKEY TEAM Join us to hear from the Columbus River Dragons Coach Bechard and select players to learn about the history and development of the team, some basics of the game, and a brief Q&A. Related reading recommendations and light refreshments will be provided. Tues. September 29 | 6:00pm Synovus Meeting Room A+B
FIRST THREADS Discover the joy of sewing in this beginner-friendly class. Over the course of several sessions, you’ll master essential skills that will give you the confidence to tackle your own projects at home. Wed. September 30 | 3:00-4:30pm Wed. November 25 | 3:00-4:30pm Wed. October 28 | 3:00-4:30pm Wed. December 30 | 3:00-4:30pm Synovus Meeting Room B LOTERíA NIGHT Join us to play Lotería and celebrate Hispanic heritage month! We’ll have prizes and light refreshments. ¡Acompáñanos a jugar a la Lotería y a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Habrá premios y un pequeño refrigerio. Thur. October 1 | 6:00pm Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room COLUMBUS ARTISTS’ GUILD MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION The Columbus Artists’ Guild Annual Members’ Exhibition returns to the Columbus Public Library this October. This juried exhibit features over 100 works of art by community artists in various media. Founded in 1950, the Guild is open to all members of the community at all levels of experience. October 3-30 W.C. Bradley Reading Room MEAN GIRLS WATCH PARTY It’s October 3rd. Wear pink, your best hoop earrings, or your comfiest sweatpants, and join us for a screening of the totally grool movie Mean Girls (2004; PG-13). Light refreshments will be provided, while supplies last. Sat. October 3 | 2:00pm Auditorium FALL WELLNESS WORKSHOPS – PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PASTORAL INSTITUTE Join us for an insightful program dedicated to learning about and understanding different areas of mental health. This program aims to educate and highlight self-care habits or give participants time in a safe space. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch. Light refreshments will also be provided. Mon. October 5 | 12:00pm – Create Your Mental Wellness Kit Mon. November 2 | 12:00pm – Solo Agers: Navigating Life Transitions Mon. December 7 | 12:00pm – Seasons of Grief Betty Van Cleave Meeting Room LUNCHTIME AUTHOR EVENT: HISTORIAN (AND AVETT BROTHERS’ BASSIST) BOB CRAWFORD By day he is the bassist for the American folk rockers The Avett Brothers. But when he’s not on tour or in the studio, Bob Crawford can be found pursuing his passion for American History on podcasts like American History Hotline and The Road to Now. This multi-talented musician and writer has now written his first book: America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick . Bring your lunch and join us for this special appearance where Crawford will discuss his passion for history and why he thinks Quincy Adams might be American’s greatest ex-president. The event is free and open to the public, and books will be for sale at the event. A special event package including a copy of the book, reserved seating and a photo opportunity will be available for purchase in August at CVLGA.org.
Thur. October 8 | 11:30am Synovus Meeting Rooms A+B
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