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& Sunday 1pm-5pm

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Bexley, OH 43209
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FEATURED EVENTS
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, May 29, All day
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR OBSERVANCE OF FEDERAL MEMORIAL HOLIDAY
Bob Ross Paint Along
Wed, May 31, 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 5/1 and is required.
This event is full
Summer Community Read Kick-Off Party - Read Together
Fri, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate the start of summer at the library! Sign up for our summer reading program, enjoy fun activities, and get a chance to win prizes. Plus, a surprise appearance from a groovy guest!
Getting Started with Libby
Wed, Jun 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
The Libby app is BPL’s way to connect you to your next favorite eBook, audiobook, and magazine. Prep for your next vacation and bring your handheld device for a group instruction session on Libby.
Astronomy Adventures - with The OSU Astronomy Department
Thu, Jun 08, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Parking Lot
Explore the wonders of our universe with Ohio State's Astronomy Department. The presentation will be followed by stargazing with telescopes outside of the library, depending on the weather.
Summer Movie: Secretariat
Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of racehorse Secretariat's legendary Triple Crown win! Enjoy the heartwarming Disney film about his incredible life's journey and triumphs. All ages welcome.
Getting Started with Libby
Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
The Libby app is BPL’s way to connect you to your next favorite eBook, audiobook, and magazine. Prep for your next vacation and bring your handheld device for a group instruction session on Libby.
Lost Souls Recovered - with Author Eric Walker
Tue, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us to learn more about Eric Walker's novel, Lost Souls Recovered, inspired by his own family research and stories. It follows one family's fight for freedom in the post-Civil War American South.
Discover Your Ancestors - on Family History Day
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Celebrate Family History Day and explore your own family history. David, BPL's Local History Librarian, will help you start your research and share tips for keeping your discoveries organized.
BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Monthly meeting of BPL Board of Trustees.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence - a conversation with Dr. Ness B. Schroff
Thu, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Ohio State professor Ness Schroff and BPL Tech Librarian Josh Bryant will discuss the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), including its history, applications, ethics, and future.
Fun Friday: CYNTsation
Fri, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BPL Parking Lot
Join friends and neighbors in the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music! CYNTsation will play from 5:30-7:00 PM and food trucks will be available starting at 5:00 PM.
Write-On Writing Workshop - with Mimi Chenfeld
Sat, Jun 17, 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.
Juneteenth Potluck Barbeque - at Jeffrey Mansion Shelter House
Mon, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jeffrey Mansion Shelter House
We invite you to celebrate Juneteenth with us at a good old fashioned potluck barbeque with music, games, & activities! Bring a side dish to share, & we'll bring the rest!
Trivia Tuesday @ the Drexel
Tue, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
Join us for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history and sports to special themes.
Summer of Soul
Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate the Summer Solstice (or "soulstice") with a screening of Questlove's Oscar winning music documentary that explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
The Kahiki Scrapbook - with Author David Meyers
Thu, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
David Meyers will share new stories, images and recipes of the former Kahiki Supper Club from his new book, The Kahiki Scrapbook. The Kahiki was one of the largest tiki-themed restaurants in the U.S.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 23, 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.
Learn Together: Doing Good to Feel Better - The Study of Acts of Kindness on Mental Health
Mon, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Dr. Jennifer Cheavens, professor of psychology at The Ohio State University, to hear about her research on how performing acts of kindness can positively impact mental health.
Town Hall Meeting - with State Senator Craig & State Representative Jarrells
Tue, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join a Town Hall Meeting with State Senator Hearcel Craig, Ohio's 15th District, and State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells, Ohio's 1st District. Bring your questions and concerns about issues impacting Ohio.
Astronomy Adventures - with The OSU Astronomy Department
Thu, Jun 29, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Explore the wonders of our universe with Ohio State's Astronomy Department. The presentation will be followed by stargazing with telescopes outside of the library, depending on the weather.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Tue, Jul 04, All day
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
LIBRARY CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF FEDERAL JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
How to Spacewalk - with Astronaut Kathy Sullivan and author Michael Rosen
Sat, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Astronaut Kathy Sullivan and author/illustrator Michael Rosen as they discuss their new book, How to Spacewalk: Step-by-Step with Shuttle Astronauts. In partnership with Gramercy Books Bexley.
Yiddish Book Center "Stories of Exile" Reading Group - VIRTUAL Discussion of On the Landing: Stories by Yenta Mash
Mon, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Join us on Zoom for a virtual session of the "Stories of Exile" Reading Group to discuss On the Landing: Stories of Yenta Mash. Matt Johnson, from OSU, will co-facilitate the book discussion.
The Current: Civil Rights and The Supreme Court - a community conversation with Legal Scholar Marc Spindelman
Wed, Jul 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Oyez! Oyez! Join us for a community conversation about the major rulings made by the Supreme Court during the '22-23 term, facilitated by Marc Spindelman, the Isadore & Ida Topper Professor of Law.
Fun Friday: Dave Buker and the Historians
Fri, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BPL Parking Lot
Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from Dave Buker and the Historians! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.
Explore Together: Yiddish Book Center - Virtual Field Trip
Mon, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Join us for a virtual field trip to the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA. Tour the Center and learn more about their mission to recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish literature and culture.
Trivia @ the Drexel
Tue, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre - Theatre #3
Join us for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history and sports to special themes.
Throwback Thursdays: Celebrating Bexley's History - Bexley Ice Cream Shops
Thu, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Remember the soda fountain at Wentz's? Do you have a favorite flavor of Johnson's Ice Cream? Join us to share memories and learn more about the history of past and present Bexley ice cream shops.
Astronomy Adventures - with The OSU Astronomy Department
Thu, Jul 20, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Explore the wonders of our universe with Ohio State's Astronomy Department. The presentation will be followed by stargazing with telescopes outside of the library, depending on the weather.
Tea at Three: Billy Wolfe Quintet
Sun, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for Tea at Three with the Billy Wolfe Quintet. The group will feature jazz compositions by the late great Wayne Shorter.
Ohio Ice Cream - with Renee Casteel Cook
Mon, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and enjoy a "scoop of history" as Renee Casteel Cook shares her recent book, Ohio Ice Cream, which includes stories of ice cream shops right here in Bexley.
Create Together: Art with Duarte Brown - Art Builds Community Workshop
Tue, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join local artist and educator, Richard "Duarte" Brown, for an exciting art workshop at BPL! This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to unleash their creativity and learn new art techniques.
Registration opens Saturday, July 1 2023 at 9:00am
Grow Together: Summer Plant Swap
Wed, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
It's time for the Summer Plant Swap! Exchange plants, cuttings, and seeds, and check out BPL's new Seed Library. A master gardener will also be on hand to answer your gardening questions.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jul 28, 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.
Create Together: Art with Duarte Brown - Art Builds Community Workshop
Sun, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join local artist and educator, Richard "Duarte" Brown, for an exciting art workshop at BPL! This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to unleash their creativity and learn new art techniques.
Registration opens Saturday, July 1 2023 at 9:00am
Bob Ross Paint Along
Mon, Jul 31, 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 7/1 and is required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 1 2023 at 10:00am
Celebrate Together: Bexley Day - with Larry Helman
Thu, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate Bexley Day by learning more about how our community developed over time. Bexley enthusiast and HIstorical Society trustee, Larry Helman, will share fascinating stories of Bexley history.
Trivia @ the Drexel
Tue, Aug 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
Join us for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history and sports to special themes.
BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Monthly meeting of BPL Board of Trustees.
Fun Friday: OG Players
Fri, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BPL Parking Lot
Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from the OG Players! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.
How to Write a Song in GarageBand
Wed, Aug 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Creation Station
Join us in the Creation Station to learn the basics of GarageBand and how to write a song. We'll learn how to set up a session, record a voice, and use a keyboard to mimic a variety of instruments. 
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Aug 25, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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.
Uncover Your Home's History
Sat, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Join David, BPL’s Local History Librarian, to explore online databases that help you find past and present information on your house and property.
Bexley Local Author Fair - with Gramercy Books
Sat, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for this local author festival featuring more than 40 authors from Ohio and beyond. Discover new books, meet authors, and have books signed. Gramercy will be on hand to sell books.
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