Story Hour (3-5 years)

September 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Columbia Public Library - Basement

Bring your little one to play and learn with new friends by reading several stories, singing songs, and making a craft. **Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required online or call 618-281-4237.

Tot Time (19 months-3 years)

September 23, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Columbia Public Library - Basement

A chance to play and learn with new friends! Join in with simple stories, songs, and a fun activity. **Children under age 8 must accompanied by an adult. Registration required online or call 618-281-4237.

City Council Committees Meeting

September 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Heritage & Preservation Commission Meeting

September 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room

Play Commission Meeting

September 24, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ City of Columbia - Auditorium

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Superhero Story Time (0-11 yrs.)

September 25, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Columbia Public Library - Basement

Celebrate Banned Book Week! Visit with Spider-man as he reads books at the library! There will be time for photos, so feel free to dress up as your favorite superhero. Recommended for ages Birth-11 years. **Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required online or call 618-281-4237.

Columbia Masonic Lodge #474 Trivia Night

September 28, 2019, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Columbia American Legion Post #581

May include special guest callers! Silent Auction and Live Auction! $100.00 per table 8 players to a table Feel free to bring snacks. NO outside beverages, full bar available. Call or text number below to reserve a table

Butterfly Festival

September 29, 2019, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Baebler Educational Farm

Monarch butterfly tagging, butterfly, bee and nature flower info., scavenger hunt, photo contest, craft info. and vendor booths, face painting and games, pollination habitat tours.

Sensory Story Time (3-6 yrs.)

September 29, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Columbia Public Library - Basement

Experience books, songs, rhymes, and sensory play! This smaller, adaptive story time is designed for children with multi-sensory needs, short attention spans, or differing abilities, and their caregivers. Families welcome. Recommended for ages 3- 6 years. Registration required online or call 618-281-4237.

Sensory Story Time (7-13 yrs.)

September 29, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Columbia Public Library - Basement

Experience books, songs, rhymes, and sensory play! This smaller, adaptive story time is designed for children with multi-sensory needs, short attention spans, or differing abilities, and their caregivers. Families welcome. Recommended for ages 7-13 years. Registration required online or call 618-281-4237.

Grow Solar Metro East

September 30, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Columbia Public Library - Basement

Learn the basics of solar, its financial implications for your household, and how the solar group buy program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our installer. Powered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Grow Solar is a coordinated effort among Midwest organizations and municipalities to build an open and advantageous solar market that provides long-term benefits to communities. Registration required online or call 618-281-4237.