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.

Curator Margaret Wunderlich will share insights into the conflicts and creative spirit during the 1960s that inspired her exhibition, Mod: Visual, Social, Cultural Renaissance of the 1960s at DACO.

Join us for a screening of the documentary I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO followed by a community conversation facilitated by Cynthia Young, Chair of the Dept. of African American and African Studies at OSU.

David Steigerwald will explore how Robert F. Kennedy’s funeral in 1968 embodied and refracted many of the deep tensions streaming through American life in the Sixties. In partnership with DACO.

We're celebrating the founding of Bexley by learning more about Main Street! Larry Helman will take us on a historical tour of Main Street and describe how it developed and changed over time.

Celebrate BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. This month we're exploring the 1970s with James Baldwin's powerful novel, If Beale Street Could Talk.

Join the Youth for STEM Equity group as they navigate the wonders of science in their STEMscape! Do hands-on experiments, solve problems, and learn about science all at the same time!

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

Enjoy a decade of music from the 1920s as American jazz trumpeter and Vice President of Education at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Todd Stoll, and his band play the music of the Jazz Age!

Gerontologist and Bexley resident Daniel Seltzer will discuss the Blue Zones, the places in the world with the healthiest, longest-living populations, and their habits that help with longevity.

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.

Join us to celebrate Alfred Hitchcock’s 125th birthday with a film series spanning 5 decades of his career. This month we're screening his experimental 1940s film, Rope.

Sean McKay of Franklin Park Conservatory will show you how to harvest and save seeds. Saving your own seeds is less expensive than purchasing new seed packets or grown transplants from the store.

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.

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.

Join Jenny Lobb, Registered Dietitian and OSU Extension Educator, to learn how you can build a “better” (healthier) recipe this summer. A cooking demonstration and tasting will be included.

Join us for this engaging conversation between two of Ohio's celebrated authors and poets, Prince Shakur and Quartez Harris, in honor of the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin's birth.

Join us for this local author festival featuring more than 40 authors from Ohio and beyond. Discover new books, meet authors, and have books signed. Gramercy will be on hand to sell books. 

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.

Join us for our birthday bash and 3rd annual National Road Car Show. Enjoy food trucks, cake, and ice cream all while perusing an array of amazing cars!

Louisiana educator, librarian, and activist Amanda Jones shares her memoir/manifesto That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning! In partnership with Gramercy Books and UA & Worthington Libraries.

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.

Dr. Anne Dawson will explore the changing trends in technology and the impact on children's mental health. She will discuss the latest research, potential risks, and healthier digital habits.

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 9/3 and is required.

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.

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

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.

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bexley Public Library is closed for our Staff Development Day.

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

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.

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!

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.