Adult Services

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.Register

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. Register

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.

Celebrate National Voter Registration Day 2024 with a local "What's On The Ballot?" panel discussion. Bring your questions about local issues.Register

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.Register

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+.

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

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.Register

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.

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.

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! Join the wait list

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.Register

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.Register

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+.

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.Register

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.Register

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.Register

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+.

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.Register

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. Register

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."Register

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. Register

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.Register

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+.

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.Register

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!

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.Register

Bexley Public Library is closed for our Staff Development Day.

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.Register

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed? Register

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.Register

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+.

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

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.

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!Register

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.Register

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.Register

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+.

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.Register

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!Register

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.Register

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.

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.Register

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.

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.

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed? Register

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.

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.Register

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.Register

Join us for an afternoon celebrating 125 years of Duke Ellington with the amazing vocal jazz of Laura Camara and the Jake Reed Trio.Register

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.Register

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.Register

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.Register

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

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.

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.