Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find information on your house and property.

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 acclaimed local artist Lisa McLymont for an inspiring, hands-on art experience that celebrates creativity, connection, and community—no experience needed!

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find information on your house and property.

Andrew Richmond & Hollie Davis, curators of the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Heartland exhibition, explore our state's rich history through a selection of art, textiles, household objects, and more!

Join us for a community conversation on how we can support immigrant communities by developing meaningful relationships and building a welcoming and supporting community.

Join us for an engaging discussion between Pulitzer Prize winning composer Raven Chacon and Classical 101's Christopher Purdy in partnership with Capital University Conservatory!

Discover how the Friends of Scioto Brush Creek engaged with their community, and the lasting impact of their efforts to protect and preserve this extraordinary waterway.

Celebrate the life, words, and legacy of the iconic Toni Morrison with readings from local authors and artists Cynthia Amoah, Dr. Carlotta Penn, Claudia Owusu, and Rachael "Rae" Scott.

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 AARP Ohio for a joyful, daytime celebration honoring the birthday and legacy of Toni Morrison—one of Ohio’s greatest literary voices—through writing, creativity, and connection.

Namwali Serpell visits the Bexley Public Library to celebrate the release of her new book, On Morrison, with an inspiring reading and conversation. The conversation will be followed by a book signing

Join acclaimed local artist Lisa McLymont for an inspiring, hands-on art experience that celebrates creativity, connection, and community—no experience needed!

Everyone has a book they want to write, but that first blank page can be a huge hurdle. This workshop explores techniques for getting started and looks at what makes an impactful opening page.

Adults like coloring and puzzles, too! Pop in anytime from 6:00-7:30pm for coloring and puzzles. Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well.

Explore how Chinese Medicine supports hormonal balance, emotional well-being, and vitality during perimenopause and menopause through practical, whole-person strategies.

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find information on your house and property.

Rebecca Erbelding, historian and curator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, discusses her work on the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit and how the U.S. responded during World War II.

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 popcorn and light refreshments as we watch and sing-along to the 2025 movie adaptation, Wicked: For Good, featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

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 3/2 & is required.

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.

Learn about McMackin’s remarkable work in Brooklyn, NY, shaped by decades of research, and discover how those of us fortunate enough to care for land can steward it both beautifully and ecologically.

Regular Trustees Meeting

Singer-songwriter Parker MacDonell hosts a monthly concert series featuring performances from local songwriters around Columbus. Join us for this monthly celebration of songwriting by local artists.

Join us to celebrate Women's History month, with a discussion of the winner of the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden!

Learn simple, compassionate tools to rebuild trust with food and your body, reduce food-related stress, and eat in a way that supports both physical and emotional well-being.

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

Join BPL Writer-in-Residence Grace Ellis for a community Reader's Theater! We'll choose a script to read through together and discover what works, and what doesn't, as we "act" out a play.

Discover evidence-informed mind-body practices that calm the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and help you respond to stress with greater ease and resilience.

Calling all audiobook listeners: consider joining BPL’s Audiobook Walking Club. Bring your own audiobook and headphones, and join fellow library patrons for a 2 mile walk.

Home Movie Day is a community event that invites everyone to bring their home movies to be screened and shared with the larger community. Bring in your home movies to see them on the big screen!

Home Movie Day is a community event that invites everyone to bring their home movies to be screened and shared with the larger community. Bring in your home movies to see them on the big screen!

Take the next step in your genealogy research by joining us to learn tips for using Ancestry Library Edition and Family Search.

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 about Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.

Tidwell shares his journey into the ethical and scientific questions surrounding geoengineering as a potential last resort to protect the world’s forests.

Calling all audiobook listeners: consider joining BPL’s Audiobook Walking Club. Bring your own audiobook and headphones, and join fellow library patrons for a 2 mile walk.

Join the Bexley Library Book Club for a lively discussion of The Wrong End of the Telescope by National Book Award–winning author Rabih Alameddine.

Join us for a Spring WITS Workout Series at BPL with OSU Extension educator Loretta Sweeney. This brain health event is engaging, interactive, and educational.

Join us for a free financial literacy workshop designed to help working adults and families make informed, confident decisions about their financial future. In-Person Event. Registration preferred.

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 about Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.

Calling all audiobook listeners: consider joining BPL’s Audiobook Walking Club. Bring your own audiobook and headphones, and join fellow library patrons for a 2 mile walk.

Singer-songwriter Parker MacDonell hosts a monthly concert series featuring performances from local songwriters around Columbus. Join us for this monthly celebration of songwriting by local artists.

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.

Toss it? No way! Join the Green Bexley Repair Cafe to give your stuff a second life! Got a broken toaster, wobbly chair, or sweater with a hole? Bring it to our spring Repair Cafe at the library!

Join us for a Spring WITS Workout Series at BPL with OSU Extension educator Loretta Sweeney. This brain health event is engaging, interactive, and educational.

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 about Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.

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.

Calling all audiobook listeners: consider joining BPL’s Audiobook Walking Club. Bring your own audiobook and headphones, and join fellow library patrons for a 2 mile walk.

Discover the fundamentals of backyard composting. Gina Scarano covers what to compost, how to manage it, why it matters, and the science behind it. Suitable for all levels of home gardeners!

Join us for a Spring WITS Workout Series at BPL with OSU Extension educator Loretta Sweeney. This brain health event is engaging, interactive, and educational.

Join Karen Bokor, the City’s consultant to the Architectural Review Board, and Larry Helman, Bexley Historical Society Trustee, for a presentation about Bexley’s magnificent architecture.

Explore native shrubs that add interest and provide purpose to the environment. Brian Jorg will show how common and underutilized plants can add value to pollinators, birds, and the urban eco-scape.