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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Address
2411 East Main Street
Bexley, OH 43209
Reference & Accounts(614) 231-2793
Kids & Teens(614) 231-2878

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Adult Services

Bexley Public Library aspires to inspire, teach and move people of all ages.
Come see what we are doing!

Community Focused Amazing Music Engaging Talks Great Guests
UPCOMING ADULT SERVICES EVENTS
Throwback Thursdays: Sharing Bexley's History - Bexley Parks
Thu, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
It's the "Year of the Parks" in Bexley and our city's parks are rich with history. Join us to enjoy vintage photos of sports, camps and events with Bexley Recreation. Bring your memories to share too!
Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab - with the Jazz Arts Group
Thu, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join the Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab for an evening of jazz and R&B! Nine talented middle and high school musicians across central Ohio are showing off their newly developed skills as jazz singers.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Mar 24, 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.
Bob Ross Paint Along
Mon, Mar 27, 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 3/1 and is required.
This event is full
Five Play - with Capital University's Jazz and World Music Festival
Tue, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
In partnership with the Capital Jazz and World Music Festival, members of FIVE PLAY, the sister group of the world-renowned DIVA Jazz Orchestra, will be performing their brand of modern jazz!
Teen Author Visit - with J.C. Peterson and Kristy Boyce
Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Meet teen fiction authors J.C. Peterson and Kristy Boyce. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
BPL Board of Trustees: Personnel & Salary Committee Meeting
Thu, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Meeting of BPL Board of Trustees' Personnel & Salary Committee
Love Your Alley: Prospective Participant Workshop
Thu, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Would you like to get involved with Love Your Alley but not sure where to start? Join us for this Prospective Participant Workshop to share ideas and learn more about restoring biodiversity in Bexley.
Explore Your Family History
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Let David, BPL's Local History Librarian, help you get started with family history research and learn tips for keeping your discoveries organized! Registration is required for this in-person program.
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sat, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.
Capital Music
Mon, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer!
Arbor Book Celebration Featuring Author Dr. Joan Maloof - in Conversation with Ben Kessler and Troy Markham
Tue, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Join us for a special evening with Joan Maloof, Ph.D., author and spokesperson for our nation’s forests. We will celebrate Maloof’s new book and learn more about the Old-Growth Forest Network.
BPL Board of Trustees: Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting
Wed, Apr 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library
BPL Board of Trustees: Bldgs & Grounds Committee Meeting
Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky
Thu, Apr 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.
Family Movie - Lightyear
Fri, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Enjoy the day off from school with a family movie. We'll have Lightyear up on the big screen as well as popcorn and light refreshments.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Sun, Apr 09, All day
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR OBSERVANCE OF EASTER HOLIDAY
BPL Book Club - Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
Mon, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Celebrate Spring and growing things by attending a lively discussion of the nonfiction book Lab Girl by Hope Jahren!
Spring Storytime - at the Fairy Village
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
South Bexley Community Gardens - Fairy Village
Join us at the Fairy Village in the South Bexley Community Gardens for a fun, spring themed storytime. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy music, activities, and stories about springtime.
Tea at Three: Jasmine Spitzer Quintet
Sun, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with The Jasmine Spitzer Quintet! The group will feature modern compositions that pay tribute to the rich history of jazz.
MSW 2023: Financial Technology - Just the Basics, Please!
Mon, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Join us and get your questions answered about FinTech! Let's raise your level of awareness in this new and innovative approach to improve services in finance.
Trivia @ the Drexel
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Karin Cecile Davidson Author Event - The Geography of First Kisses Release Celebration
Tue, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Celebrate the release of Karin Cecile Davidson's new collection, The Geography of First Kisses. Karin will read passages from her book and discuss the influences behind these stories of love & place.
MSW 2023: Social Security - With You Through Life's Journey
Wed, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for a discussion of Social Security benefits and resources with Dan Damceski, a Staff Assistant/State Liaison for the Social Security Administration. Bring your retirement questions.
BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Monthly meeting of BPL Board of Trustees.
Climate Change and the Fashion Industry - with Lisa Goldsand
Thu, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - BPL Virtual Programs,Bexley Library Auditorium
Lisa Goldsand will explore the effects of the apparel industry on climate change and show how we can make eco-friendly fashion choices that have both a local and global impact.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Apr 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.
Fun Friday: Capital Music
Fri, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BPL Parking Lot
Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from Capital University students! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.
Hats! Hats! Hats! - Hat Design and Fashion with Sarah-Grace Heller
Wed, Apr 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Bonnets, berets, cloches, and pillboxes! Sarah-Grace Heller will discuss hat design and fashion trends with her extravagant collection of hats! Try some on to choose your favorite style.
Creation Station & Memory Lab Open House
Sat, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Memory Lab,Creation Station
Learn how to convert old family photos and videos into digital files and explore your creative side through audio, photo, and video production tools, and the Cricut Maker. Sessions led by BPL staff.
One-On-One Resume Help - In-Demand Jobs Week 2023
Mon, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Register for 1-on-1 resume help with our HR Specialist. In your 20-minute time slot, you will develop a top-notch resume. Click on the event or call 614-231-2793 to reserve your spot.
Dr. Doug Tallamy: Nature's Best Hope - Virtual Author Visit
Mon, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Doug Tallamy inspired Love Your Alley. Join us for this dynamic talk to learn simple steps that each of us can- and must- take to reverse declining biodiversity, and why we are nature's best hope. .
DeStress & Express Yourself! Adult Art Journaling Series - with Abby Feinknopf
Tue, May 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Local artist Abby Feinknopf will teach a variety of different art techniques that we'll use to start designing an art journal. Discover how art journaling can lead to mental & emotional wellness!
Small Business Start-Ups - Meeting Entrepreneurship Challenges
Tue, May 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Learn how to address the challenges of starting a new business from attorney Kevin Rouch of Bexley's Chamber of Commerce. Kevin will share insights into best practices for small business start-ups.
One-On-One Resume Help - In-Demand Jobs Week 2023
Wed, May 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Register for 1-on-1 resume help with our HR Specialist. In your 20-minute time slot, you will develop a top-notch resume. Click on the event or call 614-231-2793 to reserve your spot.
Organizing your Digital Life: Photos
Wed, May 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Having a hard time finding your favorite pictures on your phone or computer? Join our Technology Librarian, Josh, for basic tips on how to take back control of your photos.
Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky
Thu, May 04, 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.
Bexley Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Event - Hosted by BMPA & Bexley DEI
Fri, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
BPL Parking Lot
Join us to celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Stop by BPL's parking lot for food trucks, cultural performances, and more! Thanks to our Bexley partners who made this event possible!
BPL Book Club - The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Mon, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Is there one right way to mother? Can a bad mother ever be redeemed? We'll discuss those questions and others at the May Book Club!
DeStress & Express Yourself! Adult Art Journaling Series - with Abby Feinknopf
Tue, May 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Local artist Abby Feinknopf will teach a variety of different art techniques that we'll use to start designing an art journal. Discover how art journaling can lead to mental & emotional wellness!
Garden Design for Small Spaces - Clever Tricks for Alleys, Nooks, and Pocket-sized Places
Wed, May 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room,BPL Virtual Programs
Gain new insights into garden design with Permaculture designer Chris Anderson. He'll discuss factors that go into plant choices, and creative solutions for neighborhood nooks and community crannies.
Friends of Bexley Public Library Booksale
Thu, May 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Friends of Bexley Public Library Booksale
Fri, May 12, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Friends of Bexley Public Library Booksale
Sat, May 13, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Bexley Public Library
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sat, May 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Bexley Public Library - Tech Center Classroom
Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.
Friends of Bexley Public Library Booksale
Sun, May 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual Spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Family Concert - with ProMusica Columbus
Sun, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Enjoy a family-friendly concert with a ProMusica Columbus String Quartet! Hear music that conveys some big emotions—from anger and fear to surprise, joy, and beyond! All ages welcome!
Yiddish Book Center "Stories of Exile" Reading Group - Discussion of On the Landing: Stories by Yenta Mash
Mon, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room
Join us for the first "Stories of Exile" Reading Group with a discussion of On the Landing: Stories of Yenta Mash. Naomi Brenner from The Ohio State University will co-facilitate the book discussion.
DeStress & Express Yourself! Adult Art Journaling Series - with Abby Feinknopf
Tue, May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Local artist Abby Feinknopf will teach a variety of different art techniques that we'll use to start designing an art journal. Discover how art journaling can lead to mental & emotional wellness!
Trivia @ the Drexel
Tue, May 16, 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.
Cultivating Landscapes for Fireflies - with Dr. Kayla Perry
Wed, May 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Insect populations are in decline worldwide. Dr. Perry will discuss the ecology and importance of beneficial beetles with a focus on fireflies, and will highlight strategies to support them.
BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Monthly meeting of BPL Board of Trustees.
Bexley Women's Club House & Garden Tour Preview
Thu, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium,BPL Virtual Programs
Local architect Amy Lauerhass and Local History Librarian David Distelhorst will share intriguing facts and stories about the architectural detail and history of each home on the 2023 H&G Tour.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, May 19, 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.
Tea at Three: Pandemonium4
Sun, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us for Tea at Three with PANdemonium4! PANdemonium4 is a flute quartet of teacher-performers that share a mutual passion for promoting all things flute in Central Ohio.
Uncover Your Home's History
Tue, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Falling for You: Author Talk with Libby Kay
Wed, May 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Spring is a perfect time to read a sweet romance. Local author Libby Kay will share her latest book, Falling For You, a romance set in Buckeye Falls, Ohio.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Connects - Understanding Memorial Day Through Stories and Artifacts
Thu, May 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Learn more about the importance of Memorial Day from NVMM educators as they explore stories of Veteran experiences and share hands-on activities with artifacts featured in the Museum collection.
Fun Friday: Red Healer
Fri, May 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BPL Parking Lot
Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from Red Healer! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Sun, May 28, All day
Bexley Public Library - Main Lobby
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL HOLIDAY
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.
Registration opens Monday, May 1 2023 at 10:00am
BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Board Room
Monthly meeting of BPL Board of Trustees.
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