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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Address
2411 East Main Street
Bexley, OH 43209
Reference & Accounts(614) 231-2793
Kids & Teens(614) 231-2878

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Adult Services

Bexley Public Library aspires to inspire, teach and move people of all ages.
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UPCOMING ADULT SERVICES EVENTS
Celebrate #GivingTuesday - by creating and giving Flowers Of Kindness!
Sat, Nov 26, All day
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
Come to BPL all week and help us create beautiful paper flower arrangements that will be delivered to our friends at local senior centers on #GivingTuesday!
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sat, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.
Celebrate #GivingTuesday - by creating and giving Flowers Of Kindness!
Sun, Nov 27, All day
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
Come to BPL all week and help us create beautiful paper flower arrangements that will be delivered to our friends at local senior centers on #GivingTuesday!
Celebrate #GivingTuesday - by creating and giving Flowers Of Kindness!
Mon, Nov 28, All day
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
Come to BPL all week and help us create beautiful paper flower arrangements that will be delivered to our friends at local senior centers on #GivingTuesday!
Celebrate #GivingTuesday - by creating and giving Flowers Of Kindness!
Tue, Nov 29, All day
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
Come to BPL all week and help us create beautiful paper flower arrangements that will be delivered to our friends at local senior centers on #GivingTuesday!
A Night of Poetry - with Beth Tornes and Kathy Fagan
Tue, Nov 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Award-winning poet and Bexley alum, Elizabeth (Beth) Tornes will be reading from her most recent poetry collection, Northern Skies, which was published in June 2022.
Main Street Outdoor Reading Room - Community Workshop - Input Requested
Thu, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join the City of Bexley, Congregation Torat Emet, and Bexley Public Library to learn more about the Main Street Outdoor Reading Room at this special Community Workshop.
Canceled
Gail Spirit Sky: Refresh With Laughter Yoga - Online
Thu, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
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.
Photo Scanning Open House
Sat, Dec 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Memory Lab
Bring a handful of your favorite family pictures to transfer them just in time for holiday gatherings!
BPL Book Club - Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Mon, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us to discuss Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, the 2022 Man Booker Prize shortlisted book.
A Storybook Christmas Featuring a Very Brady Holiday - Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Curator Series
Tue, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Co-curator Dr. George Johnson presents on the current Decorative Arts Center of Ohio exhibit, "A Storybook Christmas Featuring a Very Brady Holiday." Reminisce about classic holiday storybooks & toys.
Capital Jazz
Wed, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer!
Where From and Where To - Elizabeth Petuchowski Author Event - One of the Last Self-Told German Jewish Life Stories
Thu, Dec 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Elizabeth Petuchowski shares her story of growing up as a young Jewish girl in Germany amidst the rise of Nazism, fleeing to England where she experienced the WWII outbreak, and immigrating to the US.
Holiday Baking - with Geri Peacock of Cherbourg Bakery
Tue, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Enjoy a holiday baking demo with Geri Peacock, owner of Cherbourg Bakery. Geri will share wonderful seasonal recipes and baking tips for gluten- and nut-free treats. Bring a holiday recipe to swap.
BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Bexley Public Library's Board of Trustees typically meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm. Public participation is welcomed.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Dec 16, 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.
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sat, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.
A Wizard's Study - Fantasy Book Club
Sun, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Group Study Room
Do you enjoy the fantasy genre, or are you looking to expand your reading world? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on fantasy literature. Check BPL's website for the monthly featured titles.
Holiday Klezmer Concert with Friday Night Live
Mon, Dec 19, 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.
Noon Day Ball
Thu, Dec 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate the New Year early and way before bedtime! We will count down to noon with our very own ball drop and tons of other activities! Dressing up is encouraged.
Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky
Thu, Jan 05, 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.
BPL Book Club - Olga Dies Dreaming by Xóchitl González
Mon, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Start the year off right with a lively book club! Our first book of the year is Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.
The Big Plant Swap! - Celebrate National Houseplant Day
Tue, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us in celebrating National Houseplant Day with a plant swap! Plant experts will be on hand to answer questions. Bring in your cuttings or unwanted plants and go home with some new plants!
Winter Care for Your Tropical Oasis - Tips for Keeping Your Houseplants Happy
Tue, Jan 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn how to care for your own indoor green space over the winter with the experts at Yelo Aple, a plant nursery in Olde Towne East.
100 Years of Ohio Stadium: The History of The 'Shoe - with OSU University Archivist Tamar Chute
Wed, Jan 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Called the Horseshoe since it opened in 1922, Ohio Stadium has been home to football games, graduations, concerts, and more. Tamar Chute explores the history and stories of Ohio Stadium at 100 years.
Creation Station & Memory Lab Open House
Sat, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Creation Station,Memory Lab
Learn how to convert old family photos and videos into digital files and explore your creative side through audio, photo, and video production tools, and the Cricut Maker. Sessions led by BPL staff.
Fun with French - With The Ohio State University Department of French
Sun, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room,Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn French through interactive games, experiences, and conversations. Faculty & students from OSU's Dept. of French will use fun experiential exercises to practice and learn the French language.
A Wizard's Study - Fantasy Book Club
Sun, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Group Study Room
Do you enjoy the fantasy genre, or are you looking to expand your reading world? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on fantasy literature. Check BPL's website for the monthly featured titles.
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. - with the Bexley Anti-Racism Project
Mon, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us, along with the Bexley Anti-Racism Project (BARP), for read-alouds and activities celebrating the lives of civil rights activists, Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King.
Cooking Under Pressure - with Jenny Lobb of OSU Extension
Tue, Jan 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Jenny Lobb of the OSU Ext. to learn how to safely and easily prepare healthy food fast using an electric pressure cooker (e.g., Instant Pot). This class will include a cooking demo and tasting.
Trivia @ The Drexel
Tue, Jan 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
Flex your trivia muscles. Bring your friends and family for a night full of fun competition, laughter, and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history, to sports, and special themes.
It's Time to Chat about Speech & Hearing - with Columbus Speech & Hearing
Wed, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Youth Services Space
Talk with a certified Speech-Language Pathologist to get reliable information on developmental milestones for speech and language. Also discuss general strategies for building communication skills.
Mind-Body-Medicine Tools for Anxiety - with Kit Yoon
Wed, Jan 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Kit Yoon, The Holistic Acupuncturist, to tap into your own healing power with simple mind body medicine tools. Treat yourself this winter with new mind-body-medicine tools for your wellbeing.
Explore Your Family History
Thu, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Let David, BPL's Local History Librarian, help you get started with family history research and learn tips for keeping your discoveries organized!
Bob Ross Paint Along
Thu, Jan 19, 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 1/1 and is required.
Registration opens Sunday, January 1 2023 at 12:00am
Fun with French - With The Ohio State University Department of French
Sun, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room,Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn French through interactive games, experiences, and conversations. Faculty & students from OSU's Dept. of French will use fun experiential exercises to practice and learn the French language.
Uncover Your Home's History
Tue, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How has your property changed over time? Join us to explore online databases that help you find past and present info on your house and property.
Organizing Your Digital Life: Emails
Wed, Jan 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Do you feel overwhelmed by your email inbox? Join our Technology Librarian, Josh, for basic tips on how to take back control of your email inbox.
Fashioning the Middle Ages - Medieval Fashion with Sarah-Grace Heller
Thu, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Sarah-Grace Heller, Chair of the OSU Dept. of French and Italian, will take us back in history as she discusses the cultural significance, usefulness, and trends of fashion during the Middle Ages.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jan 27, 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.
Write-On Writing Workshop - with Mimi Chenfeld
Sat, Jan 28, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
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.
Fun with French - With The Ohio State University Department of French
Sun, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room,Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn French through interactive games, experiences, and conversations. Faculty & students from OSU's Dept. of French will use fun experiential exercises to practice and learn the French language.
The Ohio Literary Trail - with Author Betty Weibel
Mon, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Betty Weibel will share sites of literary significance in Ohio that are on the Ohioana Library Association's digital Ohio Literary Trail, and featured in her book The Ohio Literary Trail: A Guide.
Throwback Thursdays: Sharing Bexley's History - Bexley Businesses
Thu, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Remember Paul's Food Shoppe or The Glass Bowl? Join us to share memories and learn more about the history of past and present Bexley businesses.
Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky
Thu, Feb 02, 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.
Caldecott & Company - Family Open House
Sat, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Families are invited to stop in to read the best children's books of 2022, displayed for your enjoyment in the auditorium. PLUS: Crafts for the kids!
Caldecott & Company - Family Open House
Sat, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Families are invited to stop in to read the best children's books of 2022, displayed for your enjoyment in the auditorium. PLUS: Crafts for the kids!
Fun with French - With The Ohio State University Department of French
Sun, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Learn French through interactive games, experiences, and conversations. Faculty & students from OSU's Dept. of French will use fun experiential exercises to practice and learn the French language.
Tea at Three: Zakk Jones Trio
Sun, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for Tea at Three with The Zakk Jones Trio. They are a dynamic group that fluidly blends styles as varied as modern jazz, Americana/country and fusion, often even in the same songs!
Thomas Payton - A Man and His Family Growing Up With Bexley, 1868-1930
Mon, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Learn about Thomas Payton, the first African American man to own land in Bexley, and his family.
Generation Rx - with Loretta Sweeney, OSU Extension
Tue, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Learn about safe medication practices and how to save money on prescriptions. Loretta Sweeney from OSU Ext. will show you how to safely use, store & dispose of unused medication, plus lower costs.
Valentine Cricut Craft
Wed, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Creation Station
Forgot a Valentine? We have you covered with a Valentine's Day craft using our Cricut in the revamped Creation Station!
Valentine Cricut Craft
Wed, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Creation Station
Forgot a Valentine? We have you covered with a Valentine's Day craft using our Cricut in the revamped Creation Station!
Fun with French - With The Ohio State University Department of French
Sun, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Learn French through interactive games, experiences, and conversations. Faculty & students from OSU's Dept. of French will use fun experiential exercises to practice and learn the French language.
Art with Abby Feinknopf - Art Builds Community Workshop
Sun, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Show your valentine some serious love with an artistic, fabric valentine! Join us for one of these two creative workshops with local artist Abby Feinknopf.
Art with Abby Feinknopf - Art Builds Community Workshop
Mon, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Show your valentine some serious love with an artistic, fabric valentine! Join us for one of these two creative workshops with local artist Abby Feinknopf.
Celebrating Toni Morrison - With Hanif Abdurraqib and Dionne Custer Edwards
Thu, Feb 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Two of Ohio's most revered and beloved poets & authors, Hanif Abdurraqib and Dionne Custer Edwards will be in conversation celebrating Toni Morrison's legacy & discussing her influence on their work.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Feb 17, 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.
Uncover Your Home's History
Sat, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How has your property changed over time? Join us to explore online databases that help you find past and present info on your house and property.
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sat, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.
Fun with French - With The Ohio State University Department of French
Sun, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room,Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn French through interactive games, experiences, and conversations. Faculty & students from OSU's Dept. of French will use fun experiential exercises to practice and learn the French language.
A Wizard's Study - Fantasy Book Club
Sun, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Group Study Room
Do you enjoy the fantasy genre, or are you looking to expand your reading world? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on fantasy literature. Check BPL's website for the monthly featured titles.
BPL Book Club - Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
Mon, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
This month the BPL Book Club will be discussing Hell of a Book by Jason Mott, the moving 2022 National Book Award Winner. Join us for a lively book chat!
Trivia @ The Drexel
Tue, Feb 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
Flex your trivia muscles. Bring your friends and family for a night full of fun competition, laughter, and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history, to sports, and special themes.
Smile for We: Seeing Black Men in a Different Light - Damon Mosley Author Event
Thu, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Columbus writer, producer, and photographer Damon Mosley discusses his book SMILE FOR WE, a project aimed at destigmatizing the stereotypes placed on Black men and seeing them in a different light.
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