Upcoming Programs

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 a floral bouquet for a handmade greeting card. Instead of a 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.

Writer-in-Residence Cynthia Amoah leads this outdoor writing workshop where participants will draw inspiration from nature to enhance their writing. This program is at Havenwood Park from 5:30-7:30pm.

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.

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.

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.

Writer-in-Residence Cynthia Amoah leads this youth writing workshop (grades 6-12) where young writers will explore themes of identity, self-expression, and personal growth to find their writing voice.

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 local artist, Derrick Coles, as he leads this community event for all ages at the Bexley Library! He will guide you through the creative process of creating a large community collage.

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 event page for full lineup.

Join us for a conversation with OSU professor Judson L. Jeffries and WCBE Jazz Sunday host Jack Marchbanks 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.

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.

Join author Michelle Young for the launch of The Art Spy, a riveting saga set in Paris during WWII. Michelle will be in conversation with Nannette Maciejunes, ED Emerita of the Columbus Museum of Art.

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.

Oyez! Oyez! Join us for a community conversation around the Supreme Court's major rulings during the '24-'25 term, facilitated by Marc Spindelman, the Isadore & Ida Topper Professor of Law at OSU.