Upcoming Programs

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Celebrate BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss the 1984 coming of age classic, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

Join local artist Cat Ramos to learn how to paint your very own luchador mask. Channel the spirit of lucha libre, express your creativity, and connect with fellow community members!

Join our furry friends at the library for some one-on-one reading time. Kids entering grades 1-3 will have a chance to spend 10-15 minutes reading to a therapy dog.

Join our furry friends at the library for some one-on-one reading time. Kids entering grades 1-3 will have a chance to spend 10-15 minutes reading to a therapy dog.

Join our furry friends at the library for some one-on-one reading time. Kids entering grades 1-3 will have a chance to spend 10-15 minutes reading to a therapy dog.

Join our furry friends at the library for some one-on-one reading time. Kids entering grades 1-3 will have a chance to spend 10-15 minutes reading to a therapy dog.

Join us for the WITS Workout Series at the Bexley Senior Center with OSU Extension speakers Jenny Lobb & Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.

The Big Table is a community-wide day of conversation. Through intentional dialogue and connection, participants are encouraged to imagine the next steps toward a kind & just future for central Ohio.

Come to this special preschool storytime where we will welcome a guest musician from ProMusica Chamber Orchestra who will perform and let the children get an up close view of their instrument.

Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.

Join us as we wrap up the Bexley Centennial Author Series with Bexley's hometown poet Maggie Smith and Ohio transplant Saeed Jones, as they discuss their lives, poetry, and love of libraries.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Join Bexley small-business owner and educator, Rayna Weiner, for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience that will simulate different aspects of learning that are affected by dyslexia.

Cybersecurity specialist Jillian Burner will discuss the current threat landscape, trends we are seeing, and some foundational steps businesses can take to protect their networks and educate users.

Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.

Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us for this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.

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.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Join us for this in-person discussion about Social Security and Medicare benefits, options and resources. Representatives from Social Security and OSHIIP will also be available for a Q&A session.

Join Professor David Summers from Capital University on the 175th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious death for a fascinating journey through the life and works of the "Master of the Macabre."

Did you know that October is Family History month? Take the next step in your genealogy research and join us to learn tips for using Ancestry and Family Search to learn more about your ancestors.

Practice reading with a pal! In this 6-week program, children in grades 1-3 will be partnered with a teen volunteer for reading and fun literacy games & activities to help build reading skills.

Join us for the WITS Workout Series at the Bexley Senior Center with OSU Extension speakers Jenny Lobb & Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.

Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.

Michael Wilkos, VP of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Ohio, returns to moderate a panel on the housing market and the importance of affordable housing as Columbus continues to develop.

Celebrate BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss the 1996 literary phenomenon Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding!

Join us for a screening of "Sinatra: The Main Event," celebrating the 50th anniversary of this iconic TV special with a conversation with Vaughn Wiester, who performed in the original broadcast.

Bexley Public Library is closed for our Staff Development Day.

Practice reading with a pal! In this 6-week program, children in grades 1-3 will be partnered with a teen volunteer for reading and fun literacy games & activities to help build reading skills.

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.

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed?

Join us for an engaging and enlightening program featuring Anna Staver, Laura Hancock, and Anthony Shoemaker to discuss the crucial role of local media in shaping democracy.

Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

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.

Do you have old family home movies in your attic but no way to watch them? Have you been dying to know what’s on them and who is in them? If so, Home Movie Day is the event for you!

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Timothy Snyder, acclaimed Yale historian and author of the #1 NYTimes bestseller On Tyranny, visits the Bexley Public Library to discuss his latest book, On Freedom. In partnership w/ The Book Loft.

A nicho box is a decorated art piece, often centered around a cherished photo of a loved one or unique artwork. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to create something personal and meaningful.

Practice reading with a pal! In this 6-week program, children in grades 1-3 will be partnered with a teen volunteer for reading and fun literacy games & activities to help build reading skills.

Tony & Aziza West lead an 8-week sequential series that will explore how music and movement interact together to tell cultural stories and global traditions. Designed for ages 50+.

We're crazy for apples and invite you to celebrate with us! Bring the Farm to You will have their cider press. Come try it out, make your own apple cider, and of course do a taste test!

Join us for this after hours showing of Hitchcock's 1920 silent thriller classic The Lodger. It will be accompanied LIVE by the ensemble, Musicians for Silent Film.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Come along on a journey with James Willis as he visits the fascinating Ohio locations where the past comes alive - in more ways than one!

Practice reading with a pal! In this 6-week program, children in grades 1-3 will be partnered with a teen volunteer for reading and fun literacy games & activities to help build reading skills.

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.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Enjoy the day off from school with a family movie. We'll have the movie Trolls: Band Together up on the big screen as well as popcorn and light refreshments.

What will the next 100 years look like? Bring your imagination to this youth writing workshop facilitated by Thurber House. Brainstorm ideas and write a story about what YOU think the future holds.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us for this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed?

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Practice reading with a pal! In this 6-week program, children in grades 1-3 will be partnered with a teen volunteer for reading and fun literacy games & activities to help build reading skills.

Join us for the WITS Workout Series at the Bexley Senior Center with OSU Extension speakers Jenny Lobb & Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.

We're bringing mixtapes into the 21st century with our DIY Spotify Mixtape Keychain. In this beginner class, we'll use our Cricut Maker 3 to put your Spotify playlist on an acrylic keychain.

Learn about the history of the history of the Newark Earthworks, recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the stories of the ancient Hopewell culture and Ohio Indigenous peopls.

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.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Join us for an afternoon celebrating 125 years of Duke Ellington with the amazing vocal jazz of Laura Camara and the Jake Reed Trio.

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 11/1 and is required.

Practice reading with a pal! In this 6-week program, children in grades 1-3 will be partnered with a teen volunteer for reading and fun literacy games & activities to help build reading skills.

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 the AARP Fraud Watch Network team and cybersecurity specialist Julie Gregory to learn how you can protect your information, identify fraud attempts, and avoid identity theft.

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees

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.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Celebrate BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss this powerful 2003 memoir, Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi.

Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch the classics and enjoy light snacks.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Practice French conversation through exploring short stories, media, and experiential learning in a friendly space. Conversation level tends to lean intermediate-to-advanced.

Caitlin McGurk will talk about cartoonist Barbara Shermund, featured in the DACO exhibit and McGurk's new book, Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.

Regular monthly meeting of Board of Trustees