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Teens @ BPL

Teens who are at least 12 years old or in grades 7-12 during the 2023-2024 school year can volunteer at the library! Help out in the youth department by pulling holds, assisting with programs and prepping crafts.

Interested teens should SUBMIT AN APPLICATION and review our Teen Volunteer Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions, email teen@bexleylibrary.org or call the youth department at 614-231-2878.

Already a Volunteer? LOG IN.

Volunteering is about giving, contributing and helping others and volunteers are important to the carrying out the work of the Bexley Public Library. Unfortunately, during this time the library is closed and likely throughout time that we must stay socially distanced, the Bexley Library feels it is prudent to postpone augmenting our work with volunteers. Please check back later for updates. Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the library!

Fun with French: French Conversation Group - With the OSU Department of French and Italian

Sun, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. This series is open to French learners and speakers of all levels and life stages.

Anime Club

Fri, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged!

Fun with French: French Conversation Group - With the OSU Department of French and Italian

Sun, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. This series is open to French learners and speakers of all levels and life stages.

Explicit Content for Teens - Celebrating Banned Books Week - A Conversation About Censorship with Author Grace Ellis

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join us for a Banned Books Week conversation around censorship with playwright and graphic novel and comic book author Grace Ellis. Dan Gearino, Columbus-based reporter and author, will moderate.

Laura Meckler Author Visit - Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity

Sun, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Award-winning Washington Post journalist Laura Meckler discusses her new book, Dream Town, which explores one community's work to "fulfill the promise of racial integration in America."

The Big Table - One Bexley Community Conversation

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Pull up a seat to BPL's Big Table conversation inspired by One Bexley's mission to "bolster a community culture that ensures that Bexley is welcoming and provides a sense of belonging for all."

Social Justice Art - Art as Activism

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join us for a panel discussion on art as a form of activism. Learn more about the art created during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests & explore the future of public art in Columbus.

Anime Club

Fri, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged!

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - with Musicians for Silent Film

Fri, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join us for this after hours showing of the 1920 silent horror classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. It will be accompanied LIVE by the ensemble, Musicians for Silent Film.

NaNoWriMo Open Writing Hours

Mon, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Have you wanted to try your hand at writing but aren't sure where to start? Dive in with NaNoWriMo Open Writing Hours! Designated writing hours and resources will be in the QRR on Mondays from 6-8 pm.

Book Release Party with Natalie D. Richards - In Conversation with Margaret Peterson Haddix

Tue, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join author Margaret Peterson Haddix in welcoming fellow local author Natalie D. Richards to celebrate her debut middle grade novel, 15 SECRETS TO SURVIVAL. The whole family is welcome!

Anime Club

Fri, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged!

NaNoWriMo Open Writing Hours

Mon, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Have you wanted to try your hand at writing but aren't sure where to start? Dive in with NaNoWriMo Open Writing Hours! Designated writing hours and resources will be in the QRR on Mondays from 6-8 pm.

Yiddish Book Center "Stories of Exile" Reading Group - VIRTUAL discussion of In the Land of the Postscript

Mon, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs

Join us on Zoom for a virtual "Stories of Exile" Reading Group to discuss In the Land of the Postscript by Chava Rosenfarb. Matt Johnson, from OSU, will co-facilitate the book discussion.

NaNoWriMo Open Writing Hours

Mon, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Have you wanted to try your hand at writing but aren't sure where to start? Dive in with NaNoWriMo Open Writing Hours! Designated writing hours and resources will be in the QRR on Mondays from 6-8 pm.

NaNoWriMo Open Writing Hours

Mon, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Have you wanted to try your hand at writing but aren't sure where to start? Dive in with NaNoWriMo Open Writing Hours! Designated writing hours and resources will be in the QRR on Mondays from 6-8 pm.

Friends of the Library Fall Booksale

Thu, Dec 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.

Friends of the Library Fall Booksale

Fri, Dec 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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.

Friends of the Library Fall Booksale

Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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.

Friends of the Library Fall Booksale

Sun, Dec 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.

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