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Jingles the Library Elf has returned from the North Pole! It is YOUR job to help us keep track of him! Watch our Facebook Page for more info.

Come out and make some holiday gift tags with Bert Cressler! Thursday, December 1, at 6:30 PM. There is a $5.00 charge for ten tags - $1.00 goes to the library.

December Take and Make is "Reney the Reindeer". Pick yours up at the Circulation Desk. Reney means "peace".

Join us for an all-new program with Snapology! Childen ages 5 to 9 will work with "cubelets" and beginning robotics in this class. Register on our Calendar tab. Tuesday, December 6, at 10:30 AM.

The Bibliomaniacs will be discussing "West With Giraffes" on Tuesday, December 6, at 2:30 PM. Come follow the cross-country adventures of two giraffes traveling to the San Diego Zoo.

The Mitten Tree returns! Monday November 14 through Friday, December 16. Items may be purchased or handmade. Socks, scarves, hats, gloves, mittens are all needed. Items stay right here in Columbia - thank you for helping your neighbors!!

Keep Calm and Yarn On's project for November is a hooded scarf. You'll need 800-1,000 yards of worsted or bulky yarn. Worsted yarn used a 5.5 mm or 6 mm hook; bulky yarn uses a 7 mm hook. Tuesdays, November 15 and 29 at 6:30 PM.

Book Bingo for Grownups is back! Pick up your card at the library or print one here. You'll have a chance to win gift cards from local shops and restaurants!

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Looking for career guidance? Need help with a resume or online job application? Career Link's Susan Lance will be here at the library every Monday from 10 AM to 5 PM (except the first Monday of each month)

Our Saturday hours are changing! We will be open from 8:00am – 2:00pm beginning Saturday, December 3.

For more information on what you can expect when you visit us, please click HERE

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We are excited to provide the community with a new look, feel, and experience at our library in July 2018! Watch the video to learn more.

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Columbia Library Facts

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