Adult Services

Join us for a Spring WITS Workout Series at BPL with OSU Extension educator Loretta Sweeney. This brain health event is engaging, interactive, and educational.Register

Join us at the Bexley Library for an Art Builds Community workshop with mixed media artist Michelle Renee Garrison! Explore creative mixed media techniques in a fun, welcoming, hands-on experience! Register

Register for 1-on-1 resume help with our HR Specialist. In your 20-minute time slot, you will develop a top-notch resume. Click on the event or call 614-231-2793 to reserve your spot.

Join us as we read through Grace's own play, Explicit Content for Teens, which explores "the delicate balance between free speech, censorship, and artistic expression."Register

Register for 1-on-1 resume help with our HR Specialist. In your 20-minute time slot, you will develop a top-notch resume. Click on the event or call 614-231-2793 to reserve your spot.

A biodiverse selection of plants in our gardens and landscapes is essential, but how do you choose what should be in your garden? Debra Knapke explores 5 keystone plants and 5 invasives to avoid.Register

Kick off Women's Health Week with Bexley's Women's Health and Wellness Fair! This is an opportunity for women to empower themselves with knowledge and prioritize their own wellbeing.Register

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Mothers, aunts, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, special grownups, and the kiddos in their lives are invited to attend a Mother's Day Tea at Bexley Public Library. Registration is required. Join the wait list

Join us for a Spring WITS Workout Series at BPL with OSU Extension educator Loretta Sweeney. This brain health event is engaging, interactive, and educational.Register

Join us at the Bexley Library for an Art Builds Community workshop with mixed media artist Michelle Renee Garrison! Explore creative mixed media techniques in a fun, welcoming, hands-on experience! Register

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find information on your house and property. Register

Spring and summer don't have to be the only times we enjoy our garden! Explore various ways you can create a sustainable yard that provides food and habitat for local wildlife in every season.Register

Visit the dimension of imagination, an area which we call the Twilight Zone. Celebrate Twilight Zone Day with an all day marathon! Stop by the auditorium any time and transfer into another dimension.Register

Join us for a poetry marathon with Mimi Chenfeld, Fred Andrle, and friends! Enjoy an afternoon of poetry from some of Columbus's most revered and celebrated poets. Check event page for full lineup.Register

Join us for a Spring WITS Workout Series at BPL with OSU Extension educator Loretta Sweeney. This brain health event is engaging, interactive, and educational.Register

Friday Night Live returns to perform klezmer and traditional Jewish music, sharing stories to foster appreciation of these beautiful melodies to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month!Register

Celebrate Jewish History Month with a discussion of the Kirkus winning novel - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride!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

The iconic Nina West visits the Bexley Public Library to celebrate their collaborative book, No Tea, No Shade: Life as a Drag Queen. The reading and discussion will be followed by a book signing. Join the wait list

Regular Trustees Meeting

Singer-songwriter Parker MacDonell hosts a monthly concert series featuring performances from local songwriters around Columbus. Join us for this monthly celebration of songwriting by local artists. Join the wait list

Bank of America fraud prevention experts lead an informative session on how to safeguard your personal and financial information. Learn how to identify fraud and scams and avoid identity theft.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 5/1 & is required. Join the wait list

Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us in this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.Register

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Kick off PRIDE month at BPL by making your own Heated Rivalry pennant. Whether you've read the books or seen the show, join us for community and crafting. Supplies will be provided. Register

BPL Writer-in-Residence Grace Ellis wraps up her residency with a workshop that gives a practical, honest overview of what it takes to go from “I have an idea” to “I’m holding my book in my hands.”Register

Celebrate PRIDE month with community, crafts, activities, and fun! Drop in any time from 3-5pm for this all-ages event! Happy PRIDE!Register

Bexley Historical Society holds monthly open hours on the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 3 PM. Visit their museum at 2080 Clifton Ave to hear fascinating stories and explore Bexley's history. 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

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? Have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find information on your house and property. Register

Regular Trustees Meeting

Singer-songwriter Parker MacDonell hosts a monthly concert series featuring performances from local songwriters around Columbus. Join us for this monthly celebration of songwriting by local artists.Register

Join us for this family-friendly Juneteenth event featuring live music by Harmony, student musical performances, light refreshments, and student artwork exploring the theme of freedom and resilience.

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

Kids, Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers & Special Folks, you're invited to join us for donuts and light refreshments in celebration of Father's Day! Stop by the auditorium anytime from 2-3pm. Register

Join us to discuss 2025 Pulitzer Prize winning book, James by Percival Everett!Register

Adults like coloring and puzzles, too! Pop in anytime from 6:00-7:30pm for coloring and puzzles. Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Register

Explore the science, theories, and wonders of our universe with a presentation from The Ohio State University Astronomy Department! Each month will have a different presentation topic.Register

Join us for a community-focused program for individuals with disabilities who are entering-or trying to enter-the workforce and facing transportation barriers. Presented by Greenleaf Job Services.Register

Join Maria Hammack of The Ohio State University for a powerful and illuminating talk on Black women’s vital roles in the Underground Railroad! Register

Join us for a guided tour of the Heritage Garden at the Ohio Governor's Residence. Registration is required and this program is located off-site. Register

Former astronaut, oceanographer, and explorer Kathryn D. Sullivan and co-author and illustrator Michael J. Rosen celebrate the release of their latest book, How to Dive to the Deepest Place on Earth.Register

Bexley Historical Society holds monthly open hours on the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 3 PM. Visit their museum at 2080 Clifton Ave to hear fascinating stories and explore Bexley's history. 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 6/22 & is required.Register

Kortney Morrow visits the Bexley Public Library to celebrate the release of her debut poetry collection Run It Back, winner of the Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize.Register

Join us for our third death cafe, directed by certified death doula and grief coach Nikki Smith (she/her). Death cafes are discussion groups that are open to discussing stigmatized topics. Register

Discover the charm of tole painting in this fun, hands-on art workshop at the Bexley Library!Register

The Annual Summer Plant Swap returns! Bring in your cuttings, plants, or seeds, and trade them for new green finds. Master Gardener Christine Osterman will be here for a Q&A about plants & gardening.

Singer-songwriter Parker MacDonell hosts a monthly concert series featuring performances from local songwriters around Columbus. Join us for this monthly celebration of songwriting by local artists.Register

Brighten your summer with colorful origami creations! Join artists from Ohio Paper Folders at BPL's Summer Craft Camp. Learn to fold and create fun, delightful pieces using varied colors of paper.Register

Would you like to participate in a cooking challenge? Adults and teens (13 and up) can team up for a summer cooking contest featuring stir fry dishes. No experience needed, just a love for cooking. 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

Explore the science, theories, and wonders of our universe with a presentation from The Ohio State University Astronomy Department! Each month will have a different presentation topic.Register

This is improv, camp-style—easy, playful, and made for real humans (introverts very welcome). We’ll skip perfect and jump into being present, and a lot more playful… right here, right now.Register

Set sail for lively conversation with our next book club pick, the nonfiction nautical adventure, Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst!Register

Veterinarian, wildlife conservationist, and writer Brad Ryan visits BPL to celebrate the release of his book Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time.

Take the next step in your genealogy research by joining us to learn tips for using Ancestry Library Edition and Family Search.Register

Jack Marchbanks, historian, lecturer, and host of Jazz Sunday, visits the Bexley Library to celebrate the release of his book Art and Activism: Jazz Artists and Writers in the Civil Rights Vanguard. Register

Bexley Historical Society holds monthly open hours on the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 3 PM. Visit their museum at 2080 Clifton Ave to hear fascinating stories and explore Bexley's history. Register