Upcoming Programs

Looking for some inspiration to pick up the pen? Join us for a day of writing led by the beloved literary and all-around creative artist, Mimi Chenfeld. Space is limited and registration is required.

Partake in a series of three relaxing and rejuvenating Winter Reset Sessions designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.

Join us for a fantastic workshop taught by local artist Raeghan Buchanan on how to create your own comic book!

Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer!

Artist, author, & punk rock aficionado Raeghan Buchanan discusses her comic The Secret History of Black Punk, an illustrated roll-call of punk, post-punk & experimental bands from ground zero til now.

Join us for author and journalist Zoë Schlanger as she discusses her newest book, The Light Eaters, a New York Times bestseller that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom.

Join the Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab for an evening of jazz and R&B! Talented middle and high school musicians across central Ohio are showing off their newly developed skills as jazz singers.

Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us in this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.

Join us for a reception for local artist Kara Razek, whose art is featured in Bexley Public Library's lobby during March and April. Come see the new art, chat with the artist, and enjoy refreshments!

In 1960, the Ohio State basketball team won the Big Ten and are OSU's only NCAA champion. Join us and celebrate that team of 65 years ago with stories of their victories then and their lives since.

Follow along with an episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. Come ready to paint happy trees in a fun and relaxed environment. Supplies will be provided. Registration opens 3/1 and is required.

Kris Tann will lead this series introducing the practice of yogic chanting as a meditation technique followed by gentle vinyasa yoga movements designed to cultivate ease and health in body and mind.

LeAnna Cooper, Nationwide Children's Hospital Outpatient Therapist, will discuss the impacts of racial trauma on youth within our community with a focus on the experience of Black/African Americans.

Trivia at the historic Drexel Theatre, what could be better? Join us for a night of fun competition, laughter, popcorn, and prizes. Topics range from history and movies to sports and special themes.

Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer!

Join transportation experts from MORPC to discover how the new LinkUS Columbus project expands active transportation like walking, biking, and trails around Columbus.

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Be the lifeline patients need. Give blood. Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.

Join curators David and Constance Terry to hear about their exhibition, The Nearest Faraway Place, which features artists from Ohio and their mentors.

Join the Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio to learn how to make the intricately decorated eggs known as Pysanky, traditionally created to celebrate Easter or spring. Registration required.

Kris Tann will lead this series introducing the practice of yogic chanting as a meditation technique followed by gentle vinyasa yoga movements designed to cultivate ease and health in body and mind.

Join us for a walkability audit of East Main Street. Learn about how the E. Main St. BRT Corridor will impact walkability from MORPC Mobility Coordinator Emma Strange. Meet at the library at 10:30 AM.

Join us to discuss Mrs. Dalloway, a moving and celebrated classic by Virginia Woolf that celebrates its centennial this year.

Would you and your family bike more in Bexley if it felt easier and safer? Join Safe Routes Bexley to learn more about their recommendations for safe biking, and the city's bike boulevard plans.

Join us to explore the life and legacy of literary icon Virginia Woolf with Elizabeth Sheehan. Learn more about her life, innovative writing style, and her enduring impact on modern literature.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us in this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Join us to personalize your own tote bag! All materials, including the bag, fabric markers, and a variety of fun stencils for book lovers, will be provided. Registration required.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Spring cleaning meets creative inspiration! Celebrate Earth Day by swapping your unused craft supplies for something new. Kickstart your next creative adventure and connect with fellow crafters.

Kris Tann will lead this series introducing the practice of yogic chanting as a meditation technique followed by gentle vinyasa yoga movements designed to cultivate ease and health in body and mind.

Take the next step in your genealogy research and join us to learn tips for using Ancestry Library Edition and Family Search to learn more about your ancestors.

Heather Holm is a pollinator conservationist and author. Join us to learn more about the native plants that attract beneficial insects, along with the life cycles and diversity of native bees.

Join us for a screening of the Nikki Giovanni documentary Going to Mars, followed by a conversation facilitated by Casidy Campbell, Assistant Professor of African American and African Studies at OSU.

Join us for a live performance of chamber music with the Janus String Quartet, featuring musical works that just entered the public domain and a world premiere of Rocco DiPietro's 5th String Quartet.

Join us to learn more about Bexley native Cynthia Kane's new book, "The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool In Tough Situations" an "essential guide for navigating communication in life and work."

Trivia at the historic Drexel Theatre, what could be better? Join us for a night of fun competition, laughter, popcorn, and prizes. Topics range from history and movies to sports and special themes.

Join us to celebrate the art of vinyl records! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to vinyl, bring your favorite albums, enjoy lively conversations, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Celebrate Earth Day with us this April as we discuss the deeply moving and thought-provoking Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Join us to create an expressive floral bouquet for a handmade greeting card. Instead formal watercolor class, Kara will offer playful exercises to create and capture the essence of a flower bouquet.

Join us for retirement planning with Curtis Clark of The Pension & Retirement Group LLC. Individuals and small business owners will benefit from the investment strategies and vehicles he will discuss.

Don't miss NYT best-selling author and accomplished artist Amy Stewart, as she joins us to discuss her latest book, "The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession" in celebration of Arbor Day.

Be the lifeline patients need. Give blood. Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.

Join us to create an expressive floral bouquet for a handmade greeting card. Instead formal watercolor class, Kara will offer playful exercises to create and capture the essence of a flower bouquet.

Join us for an exciting cake decorating class where you will witness the art of cake design come to life! Led by an expert cake decorator, the session will showcase many buttercream piping techniques.

Some yards have “too much” water, while others dry out quickly. We'll explore the benefits of rain gardens and bioswales, how to put them in our yards, and how to best use rain barrels.

Visit the dimension of imagination, an area which we call the Twilight Zone. Celebrate Twilight Zone Day with an all day marathon! Stop by the auditorium any time and transfer into another dimension.

Register for 1-on-1 resume help with our HR Specialist. In your 20-minute time slot, you will develop a top-notch resume. Click on the event or call 614-231-2793 to reserve your spot.

NBC4 meteorologist Ben Gelber returns with his group, Friday Night Live, to perform klezmer and traditional Jewish music, sharing stories and music to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month.

Help your small business succeed by attending this Small Business Startups Panel Discussion as part of In-Demand Jobs Week. Connect with small business resources and learn entrepreneurial skills.

Register for 1-on-1 resume help with our HR Specialist. In your 20-minute time slot, you will develop a top-notch resume. Click on the event or call 614-231-2793 to reserve your spot.

Kick off Women's Health Week with Bexley's first Women's Health and Wellness Fair! This is an opportunity for women to empower themselves with knowledge and prioritize their own wellbeing.

Join us this Mother's Day to discuss the moving coming-of-age novel The Mothers by Brit Bennett.

Learn more about Geri Joseph, the ambitious daughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants who became a journalist, activist, and philanthropist, and one of the first female Jewish ambassadors in US history.

Join Marty Ross-Dolen, in conversation with Lee Martin, for the launch of her memoir, Always There, Always Gone, a mother-daughter story of multigenerational trauma, grief, discovery, and love.

Join us to explore the meaning and value of native plants in our gardens and yards. Josh will describe the native plant movement and include specific ways you can use them in your own landscape.

BPL Trustees Regular Meeting

Be the lifeline patients need. Give blood. Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.

Celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Stop by the Bexley Public Library's parking lot for food trucks, cultural celebrations, art, and more. Hosted in partnership with BMPA & Bexley DEI.

Calling all Outlander fans! Join us for a morning filled with Outlander activities: a bookmark craft, trivia, coloring pages, discussion, and more! Registration preferred.

Join us for a poetry marathon with Mimi Chenfeld, Fred Andrle, and friends! Enjoy an afternoon of poetry from some of Columbus's most revered and celebrated poets. Check back later for full lineup.

Join us for a conversation with scholar Judson L. Jeffries, Professor of African American & African Studies at OSU, looking back on the legacy of Malcolm X's life and activism on his 100th birthday.

Trivia at the historic Drexel Theatre, what could be better? Join us for a night of fun competition, laughter, popcorn, and prizes. Topics range from history and movies to sports and special themes.

Join BPL's Technology Librarian to dive into the world of artificial intelligence and how it can work for you. We'll try to harness AI to help apply for jobs, creative inspiration, and just plain fun!

Follow along with an episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. Come ready to paint happy trees in a fun and relaxed environment. Supplies will be provided. Registration opens 5/1 and is required.