Upcoming Programs

How are you celebrating GivingTuesday, this annual global day of giving? Consider a gift that extends our reach with more literacy, more conversations, more music, and more discovery!

Bexley businesses are inviting the public to kick off the Holiday Season by shopping, talking, meeting, and mingling along Main Street! Stop by the library from 6pm-8pm in the Quiet Reading Room!

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

Join crime writer Connie Berry as she launches the sixth installment of her Kate Hamilton mystery series, A Grave Deception. Berry will be in conversation with fellow crime writer Robin Yocum.

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.

Award-winning local bakery owner, Brandi Muhammad, returns to BPL to demonstrate how to prepare her holiday specialties. Enjoy this fun baking demo and sample Just Naturally Yummy Delicious treats.

BPL Trustees Regular Meeting

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.

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday by joining us to discuss her most famous book, Pride and Prejudice!

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 12/26 & is required.

Join us for a fun and creative "Altered Books: Make Your Own Cookbook" workshop with local paper artist Deb Latonza!

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.

Join us for a presentation by Lauren Bowen, Ohio Special Education Advocate + Educational Consultant. Lauren will share information about procedural safeguards and parent rights in special education.

Start off the New Year with a discussion of the debut novel - Their Divine Fires by Wendy Chen!

Wish you could fix your clothing and extend its life? Spend some time with Jackie and learn to mend your clothing and home goods!

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by listening to King's historic I Have a Dream speech and coming together for a community conversation around what King's speech means today.

Join us for our first ever death cafe, directed by certified death doula and grief coach Nikki Smith (she/her). Death cafes are discussion groups that are open to discussing stigmatized topics.

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.

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!

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.