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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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Capital Music
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer!
Senior Scams & Cybersecurity - Fraud Prevention Basics - With AARP & Bexley Women's Club
Thu, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join the AARP Fraud Watch Network team and cybersecurity specialist Julie Gregory to learn how you can protect your information, identify fraud attempts, and avoid identity theft.
BPL Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - BPL Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Be the lifeline patients need. Give blood. Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.
Fun with French: French Conversation Group
Sun, Nov 24, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bexley Public Library - Group Study Room
Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.
10 Decades Book Club - Reading Lolita in Tehran: a Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Celebrate BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss this powerful 2003 memoir, Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi.
Maurice Clarett and Bob Eckhart Author Visit - How My Life Started When My Football Career Ended
Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join former OSU star running back Maurice Clarett as he discusses his book One and Done: How My Life Started When My Football Career Ended with co-author Bob Eckhart.
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch the classics and enjoy light snacks.
Fun with French: French Conversation Group
Sun, Dec 01, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.
Celebrate Giving Tuesday - with a gift that inspires!
Tue, Dec 03, All day
Bexley Public Library
How are you celebrating GivingTuesday, this annual global day of giving? Consider a gift that inspires more literacy, more conversations, more music, and more discovery in our community!
Using Ancestry and Family Search
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Take the next step in your genealogy research and join us to learn tips for using Ancestry and Family Search to learn more about your ancestors.
Time Bomb Y2K - Revisiting the Y2K Problem
Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
YouTube - @bexleylibrary
Explore the Y2K scare with the directors of the documentary Time Bomb Y2K. We'll revisit the global panic, technological fears, and lessons learned from the turn of the millennium.
Memory Lab Open House
Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Memory Lab
Learn how to convert old family videos and photos to digital formats in time for the holidays. Join us for an open house program where BPL staff review what's possible to create in our Memory Lab.
Brain Development with OSU
Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Discover how your brain develops! Kids ages 7+ and their families are invited to the library to learn about brain development through fun games and experiments with scientists from Ohio State.
Memory Lab Open House
Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Memory Lab
Learn how to convert old family videos and photos to digital formats in time for the holidays. Join us for an open house program where BPL staff review what's possible to create in our Memory Lab.
Fun with French: French Conversation Group
Sun, Dec 08, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.
Holiday Baking Demo - with Brandi Muhammad
Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Award-winning local bakery owner, Brandi Muhammad, returns to BPL to demonstrate how to prepare some of new her holiday specialties. Enjoy this fun baking demo and sample Brandi's delicious treats.
Social Security Workshop - Understanding Your Benefits & Options
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for this in-person discussion about Social Security benefits, options, and resources. Dan Damceski of the Social Security Administration will be available to answer your retirement questions.
Gault - Improvisatory Music in the 21st Century
Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a live performance by Gault as they perform and break down their creative process, blending spontaneous composition with diverse musical influences.
10 Decades Book Club - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Group Study Room
Celebrate BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss the book club favorite of 2017 - the powerful, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund - DACO Curator Series and Author Event with Caitlin McGurk
Sun, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Caitlin McGurk will talk about cartoonist Barbara Shermund, featured in the DACO exhibit and McGurk's new book, Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.
Holiday Klezmer Concert with Friday Night Live
Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
NBC4 meteorologist Ben Gelber returns with his group, Friday Night Live, to perform klezmer and traditional Jewish music, sharing stories to foster appreciation of these beautiful melodies.
BPL Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - BPL Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees
Traditions: A Holiday Celebration - Presented by Columbus Children's Theatre
Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Traditions: A Holiday Celebration is a festive show featuring music, storytelling, and audience engagement. Experience the magic of diverse holiday traditions that celebrate the joy of the season!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Be the lifeline patients need. Give blood. Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Bob Ross Paint Along
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Follow along with an episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. Come ready to paint happy trees in a fun and relaxed environment. Supplies will be provided. Registration opens 12/16 & is required.
Registration opens Monday, December 16 2024 at 10:00am
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
HBO Documentary Screening: Time Bomb Y2K
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a screening of the HBO documentary Time Bomb Y2K, exploring the millennium bug's impact and societal responses.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
The Annual Big Plant Swap - with Master Gardener Susie Maynard
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us to celebrate houseplants with a Big Plant Swap! Bring in your cuttings or unwanted plants to exchange for new plants. Seeds for our Seed Library are also welcome. Gardening Q&A from 2-4 p.m.
Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us for this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Winter Pen Pals - Registration
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.
Downsizing & Selling @ Auction - with Margaret Wunderlich of EBTH
Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Thinking about downsizing and possibly selling items at auction? Join Margaret Wunderlich of EBTH to learn the strategies for both. Q&A included. In-Person. Registration encouraged, but not required.
Winter Reset with Yoga and Acupuncture - with Kit Yoon
Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Partake in a series of three relaxing and rejuvenating Winter Reset Sessions designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.
Make Your Own Cookbook - with Altered Book Art
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll make your own cookbook with paper artist Deb LaTonzea. You'll transform the pages of well-loved cookbooks into a one-of-a kind recipe book.
Uncover Your Home's History
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find past and present information on your house and property.
Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays - with Jenny Lobb, Franklin County OSU Extension
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!
Get Organized for Good! - With Hanna Hughes from Wrangle Your Space
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Hanna Hughes, professional organizer and owner of Wrangle Your Space, as she guides you through the process of how to declutter and organize your home using eco-friendly practices.
Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' Academy
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy using the "world's greatest roleplaying game." BPL staff will be on hand to teach and guide campaigns. Open to grades 6-12 and all D&D experience levels.
Tea at Three - Lily Bloom
Sun, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a performance by a unique harpist, pianist, singer and composer. Lily Bloom has cultivated her own sound that draws from jazz, hip hop, Americana, and good old-fashioned rock and roll.
Master the Machine - Getting to know BPL's Sewing Machine
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Did you know that Bexley Public Library has sewing machines for public use? Join Jackie Farbeann from the Sewing Hive to learn more about what a sewing machine can do for you.
Janice Kaplan - In Conversation with Kurt Malkoff
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us as NY Times bestselling author Janice Kaplan discusses her latest book about the mind-body connection with Kurt Malkoff, president and founder of Matrix Integrated Psychological Services.
Trivia @ the Drexel
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
Trivia at the historic Drexel Theatre, what could be better? Join us for a night of fun competition, laughter, popcorn, and prizes. Topics range from history and movies to sports and special themes.
Buying Back the Land for the Sake of the Community - with Arc of Appalachia
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Kevin Eigel, Marcia Miller, and Stan Sells on a journey through the history and the mission of the Arc of Appalachia, over 12,000 acres of the most intact wildlands remaining in Appalachia.
Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays - with Jenny Lobb, Franklin County OSU Extension
Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!
More Voice, More Choice: Learn About Ranked Choice Voting - with Rank the Vote Ohio
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn how ranked choice voting can empower voters, expand voter choice, promote greater diversity of political candidates, and hold politicians accountable by electing majority-backed candidates.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Be the lifeline patients need. Give blood. Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.
Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays - with Jenny Lobb, Franklin County OSU Extension
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!
Uncover Your Home's History
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find past and present information on your house and property.
Winter Reset with Yoga and Acupuncture - with Kit Yoon
Sun, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Partake in a series of three relaxing and rejuvenating Winter Reset Sessions designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.
Patty Hearst and the Troubled 1970s
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
51 years ago, the FBI captured Patty Hearst, a heiress and fugitive. Dr. Flamm will explore her story and what the reaction to her saga and trial suggest about U.S. politics and culture in the 1970s.
Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays - with Jenny Lobb, Franklin County OSU Extension
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!
Qigong Series - with Rebecca Ness
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Qigong is the practice of accumulating, circulating and cultivating the body’s energy. Join us for a 3-part series with Rebecca Ness to learn more Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.
Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us for this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Be the lifeline patients need. Give blood. Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.
Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers' Academy
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy using the "world's greatest roleplaying game." BPL staff will be on hand to teach and guide campaigns. Open to grades 6-12 and all D&D experience levels.
Tea at Three - NOW Festival Kickoff
Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a kickoff of Capital University's NOW Festival featuring students and faculty performing the music of Indian-American guest composer Reena Esmail.
Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays - with Jenny Lobb, Franklin County OSU Extension
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!
Qigong Series - with Rebecca Ness
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Qigong is the practice of accumulating, circulating and cultivating the body’s energy. Join us for a 3-part series with Rebecca Ness to learn more Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.
BPL Book Club - Jazz by Toni Morrison
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Celebrate Toni Morrison's birthday with a lively discussion of her novel, Jazz with the BPL Book Club!
Toni Morrison Day Celebration - Celebrating the Life, Words, and Legacy of Toni Morrison
Sun, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate the life, words, and legacy of the iconic Toni Morrison with readings from local authors and artists Ajanaé Dawkins, Tiffany Lawson, Tyiesha Radford Shorts, and Valerie Boyer.
Trivia @ the Drexel
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
Trivia at the historic Drexel Theatre, what could be better? Join us for a night of fun competition, laughter, popcorn, and prizes. Topics range from history and movies to sports and special themes.
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