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Visit with Santa at the Library2023-12-09T10:00:00Santa visits with children & poses for pictures. Bring your own camera.
Event Location106 N. Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Santa visits with children & poses for pictures. Bring your own camera.
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Columbia Christmas Lights Contest2023-12-11T08:00:00Register or nominate yourself or a friend/neighbor for best holiday light display in Columbia! Register between November 27-December 6. Address of those will be shared with the public as they go out and vote for their light display in 4 different categories. Judging will be December 11-21 with the announcement of winners on December 22!! Voting will be done by QR code which will be posted on the city's Facebook page at the Columbia Christmas Light Contest Event page.
Let's get in the spirit of the season!!!
Event LocationColumbiaIL62236 Register or nominate yourself or a friend/neighbor for best holiday light display in Columbia! Register between November 27-December 6. Address of those will be shared with the public as they go out and vote for their light display in 4 different categories. Judging will be December 11-21 with the announcement of winners on December 22!! Voting will be done by QR code which will be posted on the city's Facebook page at the Columbia Christmas Light Contest Event page.
Let's get in the spirit of the season!!!
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Tot Time (19 months-3 years)2023-12-11T10:00:00Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.
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Story Hour (3-5 years)2023-12-11T11:00:00Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.
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Open Chess Play (Teen/Adults)2023-12-11T18:00:00Meet other players and practice your chess skills!
The library will have a few chess boards and you are welcome to bring your own.
Columbia Public Library Basement
106 N METTER AVEColumbiaIL62236 Meet other players and practice your chess skills!
The library will have a few chess boards and you are welcome to bring your own.
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Plan Commission Meeting - CANCELED2023-12-11T18:30:00
Event LocationCity of ColumbiaColumbiaIL62236
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Babygarten (6-18 months)2023-12-12T09:30:00Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes.
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S.T.E.A.M. Explorers (6-12 yrs.)2023-12-12T16:00:00Ice Cream Science - It’s cold but yummy! Learn how to make ice cream and the science behind it.
Recommended for ages 6-12 yrs.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Ice Cream Science - It’s cold but yummy! Learn how to make ice cream and the science behind it.
Recommended for ages 6-12 yrs.
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Library Board Meeting2023-12-12T19:00:00Every month the library board meets from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meeting is open to the public.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 N. Metter Ave. ColumbiaIL62236 Every month the library board meets from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meeting is open to the public.
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Coffee with Caregivers (Adults)2023-12-13T09:30:00All are welcome! If you are a caregiver or support someone who is, this is a great opportunity to learn about caregiver resources available in our community and share your best tips and stories.
Led by Age Smart Community Resources.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 All are welcome! If you are a caregiver or support someone who is, this is a great opportunity to learn about caregiver resources available in our community and share your best tips and stories.
Led by Age Smart Community Resources.
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Last Minute Christmas Gifts (5-7 yrs.) 2023-12-13T16:00:00Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials. (
Columbia Library in Basement
106 N METTER AVEColumbiaIL62236 Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials. (
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Last Minute Christmas Gifts (8-12 yrs.) 2023-12-13T17:30:00Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials.
Columbia Library in Basement
106 N METTER AVEColumbiaIL62236 Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials.
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Dungeons and Dragons (11-17 yrs.)2023-12-15T10:30:00Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Develop your problem solving and improve skills in this role-playing game with dragons, orcs, and other monstrous creatures! Game materials are provided along with snacks and drinks.
Participants will be grouped into 4-6 players per game.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Develop your problem solving and improve skills in this role-playing game with dragons, orcs, and other monstrous creatures! Game materials are provided along with snacks and drinks.
Participants will be grouped into 4-6 players per game.
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Wiggle Time (1-5 years)2023-12-15T10:30:00Toddler’s and their caregivers sing along while learning movements to music and play!
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Toddler’s and their caregivers sing along while learning movements to music and play!
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Chair Yoga with Lisa Fox (Adults)2023-12-16T10:00:00Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance.
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Visit with Santa on Main Street at Winter Wonderland2023-12-16T13:00:00This fun family event includes photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa bar & s'mores on the terrace patio, Christmas crafts, gingerbread house bounce house, and entertainment by Waterloo Singers Company at 2:00 p.m. ($12.00/child, adults are free)
Event LocationMain Street AbbeyColumbiaIL62236 This fun family event includes photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa bar & s'mores on the terrace patio, Christmas crafts, gingerbread house bounce house, and entertainment by Waterloo Singers Company at 2:00 p.m. ($12.00/child, adults are free)
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Tot Time (19 months-3 years)2023-12-18T10:00:00Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.
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Story Hour (3-5 years)2023-12-18T11:00:00Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.
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Cram for Exams (12-18 yrs.)2023-12-18T16:00:00Study for your semester exams at the library! We will have drinks, a tacos/nachos bar at 5:30 pm, brain break stations, and space to study in groups or independently.
Recommended for 8th grade through 12th grade public, private, and home school students.
Columbia Library
106 N METTER AVEColumbiaIL62236 Study for your semester exams at the library! We will have drinks, a tacos/nachos bar at 5:30 pm, brain break stations, and space to study in groups or independently.
Recommended for 8th grade through 12th grade public, private, and home school students.
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City Council Meeting2023-12-18T19:00:00
City Hall, Third Floor Council Chambers
ColumbiaIL62236
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Babygarten (6-18 months)2023-12-19T09:30:00Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes.
Columbia Library - In Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes.
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Cram for Exams (12-18 yrs.)2023-12-19T16:00:00Study for your semester exams at the library! We will have drinks, a tacos/nachos bar at 5:30 pm, brain break stations, and space to study in groups or independently.
Recommended for 8th grade through 12th grade public, private, and home school students.
Columbia Library
106 N METTER AVEColumbiaIL62236 Study for your semester exams at the library! We will have drinks, a tacos/nachos bar at 5:30 pm, brain break stations, and space to study in groups or independently.
Recommended for 8th grade through 12th grade public, private, and home school students.
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Preschool Yoga (2-5 yrs.)2023-12-20T10:30:00Instructor Lisa Fox teaches yoga poses and breath-work with a fun story and game activity.
Recommended for ages 2 to 5.
Library Basement
106 North Metter AveColumbiaIL62236 Instructor Lisa Fox teaches yoga poses and breath-work with a fun story and game activity.
Recommended for ages 2 to 5.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board2023-12-26T17:00:00
Event LocationCity of ColumbiaColumbiaIL62236
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Rescheduled Tuesday Trash & Recycling Pickup2023-12-27T00:00:00Due to the Christmas holiday, Tuesday trash & recycling customers will be picked up Wednesday, December 27. As a reminder, please have totes to the curb by 6am.
Tuesday trash & recycling customers
ColumbiaIL62236 Due to the Christmas holiday, Tuesday trash & recycling customers will be picked up Wednesday, December 27. As a reminder, please have totes to the curb by 6am.
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Rescheduled Friday Trash & Recycling Pickup2023-12-30T00:00:00Due to the Christmas holiday, Friday trash & recycling customers will be picked up Saturday, December 30. As a reminder, please have totes to the curb by 6am.
Friday trash & recycling customers
ColumbiaIL62236 Due to the Christmas holiday, Friday trash & recycling customers will be picked up Saturday, December 30. As a reminder, please have totes to the curb by 6am.
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