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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Abigail Pound. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? Join us to explore resources to find past and present information on your house and property.

Sun, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Partake in a series of three relaxing and rejuvenating Winter Reset Sessions designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.
This event is full

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
51 years ago, the FBI captured Patty Hearst, a heiress and fugitive. Dr. Flamm will explore her story and what the reaction to her saga and trial suggest about U.S. politics and culture in the 1970s.

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Abigail Pound. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Qigong is the practice of accumulating, circulating and cultivating the body’s energy. Join us for a 3-part series with Rebecca Ness to learn more Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.
This event is full

Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
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.

Fri, Feb 07, 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.

Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
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.

Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a kickoff of Capital University's NOW Festival featuring students and faculty performing the music of Indian-American guest composer Reena Esmail.

Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn more about the first and only UNESCO World Heritage site located here in Ohio – the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks - Belinda Gore, Founder of the Great Circle Alliance.

Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Abigail Pound. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Qigong is the practice of accumulating, circulating and cultivating the body’s energy. Join us for a 3-part series with Rebecca Ness to learn more Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Celebrate Toni Morrison's birthday with a lively discussion of her novel, Jazz with the BPL Book Club!

Sun, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate the life, words, and legacy of the iconic Toni Morrison with readings from local authors and artists Ajanaé Dawkins, Tiffany Lawson, Tyiesha Radford Shorts, and Valerie Boyer.

Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Drexel Theatre
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.

Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for Winter WITS Workout Wednesdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Abigail Pound. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational. Bring a friend!

Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Qigong is the practice of accumulating, circulating and cultivating the body’s energy. Join us for a 3-part series with Rebecca Ness to learn more Qigong and its benefits. Registration required.
This event is full

Thu, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Emma Strange, MORPC Mobility Coordinator, discusses public transportation options for older adults and how the LinkUs mobility initiative will expand transportation options and improve accessibility.

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mershon Auditorium
Join Rick Steves as he recalls adventures from his new book, which features curated and transcribed journal entries and stunning photographs chronicling his 1978 journey on the famed Hippie Trail.

Sat, Feb 22, 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.
This event is full

Sun, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Partake in a series of three relaxing and rejuvenating Winter Reset Sessions designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.
This event is full

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a fantastic workshop taught by local artist Raeghan Buchanan on how to create your own comic book!

Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer!

Wed, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Artist, author, & punk rock aficionado Raeghan Buchanan discusses her comic The Secret History of Black Punk, an illustrated roll-call of punk, post-punk & experimental bands from ground zero til now.

Wed, Mar 05, 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for author and journalist Zoë Schlanger as she discusses her newest book, The Light Eaters, a New York Times bestseller that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom.

Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join the Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab for an evening of jazz and R&B! Talented middle and high school musicians across central Ohio are showing off their newly developed skills as jazz singers.

Thu, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us in this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.

Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
Join us for a reception for local artist Kara Razek, whose art is featured in Bexley Public Library's lobby during March and April. Come see the new art, chat with the artist, and enjoy refreshments!

Sun, Mar 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
In 1960, the Ohio State basketball team won the Big Ten and are OSU's only NCAA champion. Join us and celebrate that team of 65 years ago with stories of their victories then and their lives since.

Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Kris Tann will lead this series introducing the practice of yogic chanting as a meditation technique followed by gentle vinyasa yoga movements designed to cultivate ease and health in body and mind.

Thu, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
BPL Trustees Regular Meeting

Fri, Mar 21, 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.

Sun, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join curators David and Constance Terry to hear about their exhibition, The Nearest Faraway Place, which features artists from Ohio and their mentors.

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join the Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio to learn how to make the intricately decorated eggs known as Pysanky, traditionally created to celebrate Easter or spring. Registration required.

Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Kris Tann will lead this series introducing the practice of yogic chanting as a meditation technique followed by gentle vinyasa yoga movements designed to cultivate ease and health in body and mind.

Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
Join us to discuss Mrs. Dalloway, a moving and celebrated classic by Virginia Woolf that celebrates its centennial this year.

Sun, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Would you and your family bike more in Bexley if it felt easier and safer? Join Safe Routes Bexley to learn more about their recommendations for safe biking, and the city's bike boulevard plans.

Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs
Calm your soul with Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009. Join us in this virtual session of laughter and yoga that will melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed.

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Join us to personalize your own tote bag! All materials, including the bag, fabric markers, and a variety of fun stencils for book lovers, will be provided. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Kris Tann will lead this series introducing the practice of yogic chanting as a meditation technique followed by gentle vinyasa yoga movements designed to cultivate ease and health in body and mind.

Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Take the next step in your genealogy research and join us to learn tips for using Ancestry Library Edition and Family Search to learn more about your ancestors.

Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Heather Holm is a pollinator conservationist and author. Join us to learn more about the native plants that attract beneficial insects, along with the life cycles and diversity of native bees.

Sun, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for a live performance of chamber music with the Janus String Quartet, featuring musical works that just entered the public domain and a world premiere of Rocco DiPietro's 5th String Quartet.

Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us to celebrate the art of vinyl records! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to vinyl, bring your favorite albums, enjoy lively conversations, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Fri, Apr 25, 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.

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