Calendar

Visit with Santa at the Library

Santa visits with children & poses for pictures. Bring your own camera.

Columbia Christmas Lights Contest

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!!!

Tot Time (19 months-3 years)

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.

Story Hour (3-5 years)

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.

Open Chess Play (Teen/Adults)

Meet other players and practice your chess skills! The library will have a few chess boards and you are welcome to bring your own.

Plan Commission Meeting - CANCELED

Babygarten (6-18 months)

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.

S.T.E.A.M. Explorers (6-12 yrs.)

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.

Library Board Meeting

Every month the library board meets from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meeting is open to the public.

Coffee with Caregivers (Adults)

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.

Last Minute Christmas Gifts (5-7 yrs.)

Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials. (

Last Minute Christmas Gifts (8-12 yrs.)

Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials.

Dungeons and Dragons (11-17 yrs.)

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.

Wiggle Time (1-5 years)

Toddler’s and their caregivers sing along while learning movements to music and play!

Chair Yoga with Lisa Fox (Adults)

Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for balance.

Visit with Santa on Main Street at Winter Wonderland

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)

Tot Time (19 months-3 years)

Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.

Story Hour (3-5 years)

Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends.

Cram for Exams (12-18 yrs.)

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.

City Council Meeting

Babygarten (6-18 months)

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.

Cram for Exams (12-18 yrs.)

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.

Preschool Yoga (2-5 yrs.)

Instructor Lisa Fox teaches yoga poses and breath-work with a fun story and game activity. Recommended for ages 2 to 5.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Rescheduled Tuesday Trash & Recycling Pickup

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.

Rescheduled Friday Trash & Recycling Pickup

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.