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Adult Services

Bexley Public Library aspires to inspire, teach and move people of all ages.
Come see what we are doing!

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UPCOMING ADULT SERVICES EVENTS
Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
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.
This event is full

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.
This event is full

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 Abigail Pound. 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.

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 - 8:00pm
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.

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.

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 Abigail Pound. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
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.

Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Enjoy a family-friendly concert with ProMusica Columbus! Join our musical athletes for a playful blend of sports and classical music that will have the whole family cheering. All ages welcome!

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Catherine Kennedy, Glennon Sweeney and Bryan Drewry for the first event in a series hosted by the Columbus Community Coalition for DEI (CCCDEI) on building more welcoming communities.

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 Abigail Pound. 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.
This event is full

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 Abigail Pound. 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.

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.

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a fantastic workshop taught by local artist Raeghan Buchanan on how to create your own comic book!

Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn more about the first and only UNESCO World Heritage site located here in Ohio – the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks - Belinda Gore, Founder of the Great Circle Alliance.

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 Abigail Pound. 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 Abigail Pound. 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.

Thu, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Emma Strange, MORPC Mobility Coordinator, discusses public transportation options for older adults and how the LinkUs mobility initiative will expand transportation options and improve accessibility.

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mershon Auditorium
Join Rick Steves as he recalls adventures from his new book, which features curated and transcribed journal entries and stunning photographs chronicling his 1978 journey on the famed Hippie Trail.

Sat, Feb 22, 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.

Sun, Feb 23, 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.
This event is full

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a fantastic workshop taught by local artist Raeghan Buchanan on how to create your own comic book!

Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer!

Wed, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
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.

Sun, Mar 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
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.

Fri, Mar 21, 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.