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Columbus,, OH 43209
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Adult Services

Bexley Public Library aspires to inspire, teach and move people of all ages.
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UPCOMING ADULT SERVICES EVENTS
Red Cross Blood Drive
Sat, Feb 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
To donate blood, please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  
BPL Virtual Book Club - A Burning by Megha Majumdar
Wed, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
The BPL Virtual Book Club selection for March is A Burning by Megha Majumdar. The book follows three characters in India who find their lives entangled in the wake of a catastrophe.
Medieval Women's Rights: Setting the Stage for Today
Mon, Mar 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Event
Join us for a webinar with OSU historian Sara Butler. Learn more about women in the Middle Ages and how they faced many of the same challenges that we do today.
Part One: Personal Finance Basics - with Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA)
Tue, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
BPL is proud to partner with BMPA to bring you this three-part series focused on the basics of developing your own personal financial wellness plan. Join us for Part One: Personal Finance Basics.
Corporate Consolidation and Democracy
Wed, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Morgan Harper & Pat Garofalo from American Economic Liberties Project will provide an overview of the impacts of large corporations amassing increasing power & policy changes that would address it.
BPL Trivia on Zoom! - Meeting ID: 897 7016 2001
Tue, Mar 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Event
Bryan, Leann, and Jeff are hosting a special edition of BPL trivia on Zoom to celebrate Women's History Month!
Native Plant Gardening and Landscaping - with Master Gardener George Peach
Thu, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Join us on Zoom as Franklin County Master Gardener George Peach details creative ways to integrate native plant species into your everyday gardening that balances beauty with resilience.
A Slice of Columbus Pizza History - with Jim Ellison and Brad Rocco
Tue, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Enjoy a slice of local history with Jim Ellison, author of Columbus Pizza, and Brad Rocco of Bexley Pizza Plus. Join us on Zoom for tales about pizza shops who have called Bexley and Columbus home.
Protecting Seniors From Scams
Mon, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Seniors are particularly vulnerable to fraud and scams, but many incidents go unreported. Learn about the latest scams targeting our senior population. Find out how to protect yourself and loved ones.
BPL Virtual Book Club - The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Wed, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
The BPL Virtual Book Club selection for April is The Library Book by Susan Orlean. A dazzling homage to a beloved institution - our libraries.
Black Performance in America - A Celebration
Thu, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Celebrating his new release, A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance, Hanif Abdurraqib will be in discussion with a panel of Columbus creatives on Zoom.
Part Two: College Planning 101 - with Bexley Minority Parent Alliance
Tue, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
BPL is proud to partner with BMPA to bring you this three-part series focused on the basics of developing your own personal financial wellness plan. Join us for Part Two: College Planning 101.
BPL Trivia on Zoom! - Zoom Meeting ID: 82086971596
Tue, Apr 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Join Bryan, Leann, & Jeff on Zoom for a special Trivia Tuesday celebrating Arbor Day! Trees will be the theme of the evening and trivia winners will be awarded trees on April 30th.
Arbor Month Book Discussion - The Overstory by Richard Powers
Thu, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Join Bexley Mayor Ben Kessler and Bexley City Councilman Troy Markham for an engaging Zoom discussion about Richard Powers's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Overstory.
Gerrymandering and Redistricting Ohio
Tue, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
2021 is the year that Ohio federal and state district lines will be redrawn. Directors of Common Cause Ohio will join us to answer your questions about gerrymandering and redistricting in our state.
BPL Virtual Book Club - Trust Exercise by Susan Choi
Wed, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
The BPL Virtual Book Club selection for May is Trust Exercise by Susan Choi, the 2019 National Book Award winner for fiction. Join Debbie and Beth for an engaging discussion on Zoom.
Principles of Investment - with Bexley Minority Parent Alliance
Tue, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
BPL is proud to partner with BMPA to bring you this three-part series focused on the basics of developing your own personal financial wellness plan. Join us for Part Three: Principles of Investment.
White Magic - Elissa Washuta in Discussion with Nick White
Thu, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Local Columbus Author Elissa Washuta will discuss her new book, White Magic, with author and Assistant Professor of English at OSU, Nick White.
BPL Trivia on Zoom! - Meeting ID: 814 9786 0274
Tue, May 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Bryan, Leann, and Jeff are on Zoom for trivia! Join us at 7:30 pm May 18, 2021. No password or Zoom account required.
Bexley Women's Club House & Garden Tour Preview
Thu, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Discover intriguing facts and stories about the architectural detail and history of each site on the 13th annual House and Garden Tour.
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