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Today's hours

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

Address
2411 East Main Street
Columbus,, OH 43209
Reference & Info(614) 231-2793
Accounts & Renewals(614) 231-8741
Kids & Teens(614) 231-2878

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FEATURED EVENTS
Kindergarten Superstars - Online
Mon, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Children ages 4-6 are invited to join us online for super stories and activities designed to help build school and reading readiness.
Pajama Dance Party - Online
Mon, Apr 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Put on your pajamas and join us online to shake your sillies out and wind down before bedtime with fun music and a story.
Musical Storytime with ProMusica - What a Feeling!
Tue, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bexley Public Library
Read a story, listen to a ProMusica musician play their instrument, and dance along with Columbus Dance Theatre. Explore the feelings of fear and confidence through music, movement, and literacy!
BPL Trivia on Zoom! - Zoom Meeting ID: 82086971596
Tue, Apr 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Join Bryan, Leann, & Jeff on Zoom for a special Trivia Tuesday celebrating Arbor Day! Trees will be the theme of the evening and trivia winners will be awarded trees on April 30th.
Virtual Storytime
Wed, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team for a virtual storytime! We are excited to share some of your favorite songs, rhymes, and stories, online, until we can once again meet in person. Enjoy!
Elementary Read Aloud - Online
Thu, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team, sharing one of our favorite books each week online, chosen especially for the elementary school crowd.
Arbor Month Book Discussion - The Overstory by Richard Powers
Thu, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Join Bexley Mayor Ben Kessler and Bexley City Councilman Troy Markham for an engaging Zoom discussion about Richard Powers's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Overstory.
4th Fridays at BPL with Food Trucks - and Bryan Olsheski Jazz Group
Fri, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BPL Parking Lot
Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from saxophonist Bryan Olsheski and his jazz combo!
Canceled
Red Cross Blood Drive
Sat, Apr 24, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Bexley Public Library Auditorium Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  
Kindergarten Superstars - Online
Mon, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Children ages 4-6 are invited to join us online for super stories and activities designed to help build school and reading readiness.
Pajama Dance Party - Online
Mon, Apr 26, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Put on your pajamas and join us online to shake your sillies out and wind down before bedtime with fun music and a story.
NYT Bestselling Author and Journalist Susan Orlean - Featured Guest for Bexley Community Author Series
Tue, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Join us for this free online community event featuring Susan Orlean, NYT bestselling author of books such as The Library Book and The Orchid Thief. Registration is required for this online Zoom event.
Virtual Storytime
Wed, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team for a virtual storytime! We are excited to share some of your favorite songs, rhymes, and stories, online, until we can once again meet in person. Enjoy!
Elementary Read Aloud - Online
Thu, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team, sharing one of our favorite books each week online, chosen especially for the elementary school crowd.
Kindergarten Superstars - Online
Mon, May 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Children ages 4-6 are invited to join us online for super stories and activities designed to help build school and reading readiness.
Pajama Dance Party - Online
Mon, May 03, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Put on your pajamas and join us online to shake your sillies out and wind down before bedtime with fun music and a story.
Gerrymandering and Redistricting Ohio
Tue, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
2021 is the year that Ohio federal and state district lines will be redrawn. Directors of Common Cause Ohio will join us to answer your questions about gerrymandering and redistricting in our state.
Virtual Storytime
Wed, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team for a virtual storytime! We are excited to share some of your favorite songs, rhymes, and stories, online, until we can once again meet in person. Enjoy!
BPL Virtual Book Club - Trust Exercise by Susan Choi
Wed, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
The BPL Virtual Book Club selection for May is Trust Exercise by Susan Choi, the 2019 National Book Award winner for fiction. Join Debbie and Beth for an engaging discussion on Zoom.
Elementary Read Aloud - Online
Thu, May 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team, sharing one of our favorite books each week online, chosen especially for the elementary school crowd.
Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky
Thu, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
These are stressful times, and one of the benefits of laughter yoga is stress reduction. Bring your inner child (or children) and join us from the comfort of your own home on Zoom.
Kindergarten Superstars - Online
Mon, May 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Children ages 4-6 are invited to join us online for super stories and activities designed to help build school and reading readiness.
Pajama Dance Party - Online
Mon, May 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Put on your pajamas and join us online to shake your sillies out and wind down before bedtime with fun music and a story.
Principles of Investment - with Bexley Minority Parent Alliance
Tue, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
BPL is proud to partner with BMPA to bring you this three-part series focused on the basics of developing your own personal financial wellness plan. Join us for Part Three: Principles of Investment.
Virtual Storytime
Wed, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team for a virtual storytime! We are excited to share some of your favorite songs, rhymes, and stories, online, until we can once again meet in person. Enjoy!
Elementary Read Aloud - Online
Thu, May 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team, sharing one of our favorite books each week online, chosen especially for the elementary school crowd.
White Magic - Elissa Washuta in Discussion with Nick White
Thu, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Local Columbus Author Elissa Washuta will discuss her new book, White Magic, with author and Assistant Professor of English at OSU, Nick White.
Kindergarten Superstars - Online
Mon, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Children ages 4-6 are invited to join us online for super stories and activities designed to help build school and reading readiness.
Pajama Dance Party - Online
Mon, May 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Put on your pajamas and join us online to shake your sillies out and wind down before bedtime with fun music and a story.
BPL Trivia on Zoom! - Meeting ID: 814 9786 0274
Tue, May 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Bryan, Leann, and Jeff are on Zoom for trivia! Join us at 7:30 pm May 18, 2021. No password or Zoom account required.
Virtual Storytime
Wed, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team for a virtual storytime! We are excited to share some of your favorite songs, rhymes, and stories, online, until we can once again meet in person. Enjoy!
Elementary Read Aloud - Online
Thu, May 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team, sharing one of our favorite books each week online, chosen especially for the elementary school crowd.
Bexley Women's Club House & Garden Tour Preview
Thu, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Discover intriguing facts and stories about the architectural detail and history of each site on the 13th annual House and Garden Tour.
Kindergarten Superstars - Online
Mon, May 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Children ages 4-6 are invited to join us online for super stories and activities designed to help build school and reading readiness.
Pajama Dance Party - Online
Mon, May 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Put on your pajamas and join us online to shake your sillies out and wind down before bedtime with fun music and a story.
Virtual Storytime
Wed, May 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team for a virtual storytime! We are excited to share some of your favorite songs, rhymes, and stories, online, until we can once again meet in person. Enjoy!
Elementary Read Aloud - Online
Thu, May 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Join a member of our Youth Services team, sharing one of our favorite books each week online, chosen especially for the elementary school crowd.
4th Fridays at BPL featuring food trucks - Tony Hagood and BWC Family Chalk Collage
Fri, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BPL Parking Lot
Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from pianist Tony Hagood and his klezmer ensemble! This month's event also features the Bexley Women's Club Family Chalk Collage! 
Red Cross Blood Drive
Sat, May 29, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Bexley Public Library Auditorium Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  
Red Cross Blood Drive
Sat, Jun 26, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Bexley Public Library Auditorium Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  
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