Kids | Columbus Public Library

Our children's collection and play space are located on the lower level. Visit our friendly kids' space to pick up the latest books and movies, enjoy our play space and take-and-make crafts. Our staff members will be happy to help you locate new titles and old favorites, or answer any questions you may have!

Children's Programing

Children's programs are held in our lower-level meeting room. The library regularly hosts storytimes, afterschool programs for school aged children and teen events. To find out about special events for children and families please visit the library's online calendar or our quarterly newsletter.

Regular Programs

Storytime

Tuesdays & Wednesday at 10:00am
Miss Helen and Miss Susan are excited to see you! There will be books, songs, and a craft to take home!

Crafternoon

One Wednesday per month - Check the calendar for exact dates and times.
Imagine, create, and explore a different crafting adventure each month.

Lego Building

One Wednesday per month - Check the calendar for exact dates and times.
We are bringing out the Legos for some creative fun. Kids will be given a random selection of Lego pieces and a base plate to use during the session.

Pokemon

One Wednesday per month - Check the calendar for exact dates and times.
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us at the library for a Pokémon meet up! Venture into the world of Pokémon and show off your recent catches. Bring your Pokémon cards and portable devices to battle or trade. We’ll try to have the library Pokéstop lured for Pokémon Go, so you can try and catch ‘em all or maybe earn a gym badge.

STEAM

One Wednesday per month - Check the calendar for exact dates and times.
Use science, technology, engineering, art and math to build experiments, test theories and solve problems.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Prepare your child (ages 0-5) for a lifetime of learning by participating in this free early literacy program! Keep track of the books you read with them and they will receive a small prize each time they read 100 books (yes, you CAN repeat stories!). Once your child has read 1000 books, they will receive a book prize, a certificate of completion, and a special gift! Each year, we will have a graduation ceremony in August for those children who have completed the program and reached their goal. Register your child today, and embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Ask at the Children's desk how to sign up for this free program. Learn More Here

Wisconsin's Digital Library For Kids

Use your phone, tablet, computer, or eReader to enjoy free books, audiobooks, and streaming video from Wisconsin's Digital Library For Kids! You can even browse content by subject and reading level. This resource is powered by OverDrive, so take a peek at their Getting Started Guide or stop by the library to learn about downloading content to your device.