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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Thu, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join the AARP Fraud Watch Network team and cybersecurity specialist Julie Gregory to learn how you can protect your information, identify fraud attempts, and avoid identity theft.

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
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.

Sun, Nov 24, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bexley Public Library - Group Study Room
Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Celebrate BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss this powerful 2003 memoir, Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi.

Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join former OSU star running back Maurice Clarett as he discusses his book One and Done: How My Life Started When My Football Career Ended with co-author Bob Eckhart.

Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch the classics and enjoy light snacks.

Sun, Dec 01, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Tue, Dec 03, All day
Bexley Public Library
How are you celebrating GivingTuesday, this annual global day of giving? Consider a gift that inspires more literacy, more conversations, more music, and more discovery in our community!

Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Take the next step in your genealogy research and join us to learn tips for using Ancestry and Family Search to learn more about your ancestors.

Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
YouTube - @bexleylibrary
Explore the Y2K scare with the directors of the documentary Time Bomb Y2K. We'll revisit the global panic, technological fears, and lessons learned from the turn of the millennium.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Memory Lab
Learn how to convert old family videos and photos to digital formats in time for the holidays. Join us for an open house program where BPL staff review what's possible to create in our Memory Lab.

Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Discover how your brain develops! Kids ages 7+ and their families are invited to the library to learn about brain development through fun games and experiments with scientists from Ohio State.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Memory Lab
Learn how to convert old family videos and photos to digital formats in time for the holidays. Join us for an open house program where BPL staff review what's possible to create in our Memory Lab.

Sun, Dec 08, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Award-winning local bakery owner, Brandi Muhammad, returns to BPL to demonstrate how to prepare some of new her holiday specialties. Enjoy this fun baking demo and sample Brandi's delicious treats.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for this in-person discussion about Social Security benefits, options, and resources. Dan Damceski of the Social Security Administration will be available to answer your retirement questions.

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a live performance by Gault as they perform and break down their creative process, blending spontaneous composition with diverse musical influences.

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Group Study Room
Celebrate BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss the book club favorite of 2017 - the powerful, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.

Sun, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Caitlin McGurk will talk about cartoonist Barbara Shermund, featured in the DACO exhibit and McGurk's new book, Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
NBC4 meteorologist Ben Gelber returns with his group, Friday Night Live, to perform klezmer and traditional Jewish music, sharing stories to foster appreciation of these beautiful melodies.

Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Traditions: A Holiday Celebration is a festive show featuring music, storytelling, and audience engagement. Experience the magic of diverse holiday traditions that celebrate the joy of the season!

Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
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.

Thu, Jan 02, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Fri, Jan 03, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Sat, Jan 04, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Sun, Jan 05, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Mon, Jan 06, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
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 12/16 & is required.
Registration opens Monday, December 16 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Jan 07, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Wed, Jan 08, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a screening of the HBO documentary Time Bomb Y2K, exploring the millennium bug's impact and societal responses.

Thu, Jan 09, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us to celebrate houseplants with a Big Plant Swap! Bring in your cuttings or unwanted plants to exchange for new plants. Seeds for our Seed Library are also welcome. Gardening Q&A from 2-4 p.m.

Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us for this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.

Fri, Jan 10, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Sat, Jan 11, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Sun, Jan 12, All day
Bexley Public Library
Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Thinking about downsizing and possibly selling items at auction? Join Margaret Wunderlich of EBTH to learn the strategies for both. Q&A included. In-Person. Registration encouraged, but not required.

Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Partake in a series of three relaxing and rejuvenating Winter Reset Sessions designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.

Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll make your own cookbook with paper artist Deb LaTonzea. You'll transform the pages of well-loved cookbooks into a one-of-a kind recipe book.

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find past and present information on your house and property.

Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Hanna Hughes, professional organizer and owner of Wrangle Your Space, as she guides you through the process of how to declutter and organize your home using eco-friendly practices.

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy using the "world's greatest roleplaying game." BPL staff will be on hand to teach and guide campaigns. Open to grades 6-12 and all D&D experience levels.

Sun, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a performance by a unique harpist, pianist, singer and composer. Lily Bloom has cultivated her own sound that draws from jazz, hip hop, Americana, and good old-fashioned rock and roll.

Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Did you know that Bexley Public Library has sewing machines for public use? Join Jackie Farbeann from the Sewing Hive to learn more about what a sewing machine can do for you.

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us as NY Times bestselling author Janice Kaplan discusses her latest book about the mind-body connection with Kurt Malkoff, president and founder of Matrix Integrated Psychological Services.

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
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.

Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Kevin Eigel, Marcia Miller, and Stan Sells on a journey through the history and the mission of the Arc of Appalachia, over 12,000 acres of the most intact wildlands remaining in Appalachia.

Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn how ranked choice voting can empower voters, expand voter choice, promote greater diversity of political candidates, and hold politicians accountable by electing majority-backed candidates.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
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.

Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find past and present information on your house and property.

Sun, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Partake in a series of three relaxing and rejuvenating Winter Reset Sessions designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
51 years ago, the FBI captured Patty Hearst, a heiress and fugitive. Dr. Flamm will explore her story and what the reaction to her saga and trial suggest about U.S. politics and culture in the 1970s.

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Qigong is the practice of accumulating, circulating and cultivating the body’s energy. Join us for a 3-part series with Rebecca Ness to learn more Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.

Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us for this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.

Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
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.

Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy using the "world's greatest roleplaying game." BPL staff will be on hand to teach and guide campaigns. Open to grades 6-12 and all D&D experience levels.

Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a kickoff of Capital University's NOW Festival featuring students and faculty performing the music of Indian-American guest composer Reena Esmail.

Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Qigong is the practice of accumulating, circulating and cultivating the body’s energy. Join us for a 3-part series with Rebecca Ness to learn more Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Celebrate Toni Morrison's birthday with a lively discussion of her novel, Jazz with the BPL Book Club!

Sun, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate the life, words, and legacy of the iconic Toni Morrison with readings from local authors and artists Ajanaé Dawkins, Tiffany Lawson, Tyiesha Radford Shorts, and Valerie Boyer.

Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
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.

Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Jenny Lobb. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Qigong is the practice of accumulating, circulating and cultivating the body’s energy. Join us for a 3-part series with Rebecca Ness to learn more Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.

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