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Adult Services

Bexley Public Library aspires to inspire, teach and move people of all ages.
Come see what we are doing!

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UPCOMING ADULT SERVICES EVENTS
Sun, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for an afternoon devoted to showcasing the versatility and expressive power of the cello and piano with husband and wife duo Nikita and Yihan Zhang Annenkova.

Mon, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate the library's centennial by sketching it! Urban Sketchers Columbus will share tips for sketching on location, and then you'll be free to draw any part of the library that inspires you.

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
Celebrate NVRD 2024 at BPL! Register to vote, apply for an Absentee Ballot, change your address, or check your voter registration information. Volunteers from the LWV will assist you from 4-6 p.m.

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate National Voter Registration Day 2024 with a local "What's On The Ballot?" panel discussion. Bring your questions about local issues.

Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us to celebrate Alfred Hitchcock’s 125th birthday with a film series spanning 5 decades of his career. This month, we're screening the 1930s classic, The Man Who Knew Too Much.

Thu, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Curator Jolie Braun will share highlights from The OSU Rare Books & Manuscripts Library’s cookbook collection, which contains nearly 10,000 volumes, and preview OSU's Essential Ingredients exhibit.

Fri, Sep 20, 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.

Sun, Sep 22, 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 the 1984 coming of age classic, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join local artist Cat Ramos to learn how to paint your very own luchador mask. Channel the spirit of lucha libre, express your creativity, and connect with fellow community members!
This event is full

Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Senior Center
Join us for the WITS Workout Series at the Bexley Senior Center with OSU Extension speakers Jenny Lobb & Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
The Big Table is a community-wide day of conversation. Through intentional dialogue and connection, participants are encouraged to imagine the next steps toward a kind & just future for central Ohio.

Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us as we wrap up the Bexley Centennial Author Series with Bexley's hometown poet Maggie Smith and Ohio transplant Saeed Jones, as they discuss their lives, poetry, and love of libraries.

Mon, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Bexley small-business owner and educator, Rayna Weiner, for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience that will simulate different aspects of learning that are affected by dyslexia.

Tue, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Cybersecurity specialist Jillian Burner will discuss the current threat landscape, trends we are seeing, and some foundational steps businesses can take to protect their networks and educate users.

Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 03, 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.

Mon, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for this in-person discussion about Social Security and Medicare benefits, options and resources. Representatives from Social Security and OSHIIP will also be available for a Q&A session.

Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Professor David Summers from Capital University on the 175th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious death for a fascinating journey through the life and works of the "Master of the Macabre."

Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Did you know that October is Family History month? 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.

Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Senior Center
Join us for the WITS Workout Series at the Bexley Senior Center with OSU Extension speakers Jenny Lobb & Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Michael Wilkos, VP of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Ohio, returns to moderate a panel on the housing market and the importance of affordable housing as Columbus continues to develop.

Sun, Oct 13, 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 the 1996 literary phenomenon Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding!

Sun, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a screening of "Sinatra: The Main Event," celebrating the 50th anniversary of this iconic TV special with a conversation with Vaughn Wiester, who performed in the original broadcast.

Mon, Oct 14, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,Creation Station,Group Study Room,Memory Lab,Tech Center Classroom,Virtual Meeting Room
Bexley Public Library is closed for our Staff Development Day.

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed?

Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for an engaging and enlightening program featuring Anna Staver, Laura Hancock, and Anthony Shoemaker to discuss the crucial role of local media in shaping democracy.

Thu, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

Fri, Oct 18, 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.

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Do you have old family home movies in your attic but no way to watch them? Have you been dying to know what’s on them and who is in them? If so, Home Movie Day is the event for you!

Sun, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Timothy Snyder, acclaimed Yale historian and author of the #1 NYTimes bestseller On Tyranny, visits the Bexley Public Library to discuss his latest book, On Freedom. In partnership w/ The Book Loft.

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
A nicho box is a decorated art piece, often centered around a cherished photo of a loved one or unique artwork. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to create something personal and meaningful.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Senior Center
Join us for the WITS Workout Series at the Bexley Senior Center with OSU Extension speakers Jenny Lobb & Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.

Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for this after hours showing of Hitchcock's 1920 silent thriller classic The Lodger. It will be accompanied LIVE by the ensemble, Musicians for Silent Film.

Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Come along on a journey with James Willis as he visits the fascinating Ohio locations where the past comes alive - in more ways than one!

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Looking for some inspiration to pick up the pen? Join us for a day of writing led by the beloved literary and all-around creative artist, Mimi Chenfeld. Space is limited and registration is required.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Senior Center
Join us for the WITS Workout Series at the Bexley Senior Center with OSU Extension speakers Jenny Lobb & Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed?

Sun, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Senior Center
Join us for the WITS Workout Series at the Bexley Senior Center with OSU Extension speakers Jenny Lobb & Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn about the history of the history of the Newark Earthworks, recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the stories of the ancient Hopewell culture and Ohio Indigenous peopls.

Sun, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for an afternoon celebrating 125 years of Duke Ellington with the amazing vocal jazz of Laura Camara and the Jake Reed Trio.

Mon, Nov 18, 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 11/1 and is required.
Registration opens Friday, November 1 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Nov 19, 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.

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.

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

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.

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.