Adult Services

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 8/25 and is required. Join the wait list

Special meeting of Board of Trustees

Join us as we use craft supplies and recycled books to make our own book themed planters! Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Join the wait list

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.Register

Join us at the Supreme Court of Ohio (65 S Front St.) for a guided tour of this historic Art Deco building and its collection of paintings, murals, and mosaics. Join the wait list

Want to know the name of that star? How do you find constellations like Orion and Taurus? When can you see the planets? Astronomer Dean Regas talks about his book 100 Things to see in the Night Sky.Register

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 a poetry marathon with Mimi Chenfeld, Fred Andrle, and friends! Enjoy an afternoon of poetry from some of Columbus's most revered and celebrated poets. Check event page for full lineup.Register

Meeting of BPL Board of Trustees Nominating Committee

Celebrate NVRD 2025 at BPL! Register to vote, apply for an Absentee Ballot, change your address, or check your voter registration information. Volunteers from the LWV will assist you from 4-6 p.m.

Join us for a Bexley Candidates Night on NVRD! Meet the 2025 candidates for Bexley's School Board and City Council! Hosts are BACC, LWV, and BPL. Bring your questions. In person and via live stream.Register

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.Register

A film series for book lovers and movie buffs—watch iconic films inspired by books, even if you never read them. Have you read Jaws? No, but I saw the movie! Register

BPL Trustees Regular Meeting

Karen Lewis explores the architectural evolution of the Neil House, located on OSU's campus, to uncover what is true and what is false about its mythology of being an Underground Railroad station.Register

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.

Join Emily Morgan of Lovely But Dead for an analog collage workshop focused on careful craftsmanship, playful composition, and the discovery of unexpected relationships between images. Join the wait list

Physical therapists Dr. Kenton Keeslar & Dr. Kevin Nowacki will explore what low back pain really is, and what it isn't, and provide tools to prevent it, manage it, and recover confidently.Register

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. Register

A guide to the steps schools take to support students with learning differences—from early classroom interventions to formal evaluations and IEPs—and tips for how families can partner with schools.Register

Local author David Lewis visits the Bexley Public Library to discuss his book The Ride of My Life: A rant about cars, love, family, music and the search for healing.Register

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 a lively discussion of Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari. Naomi Brenner, Associate Professor at OSU’s Melton Center for Jewish Studies, will lead the conversation.Register

Did you know that September 30th is Bexley Public Library Day? Celebrate with us by stopping by the library!

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.Register

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

Join Curators Jolie Braun and Elizabeth Hewitt from OSU to discuss the inspiration behind the exhibition and how cookbooks reveal the rich tapestry of American history and culture.Register

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

Join us at the Drexel Theatre for a screening of Banned Together followed by a facilitated community conversation exploring the rise of book challenges and what we can do to stand up to censorship.Register

Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer! Register

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.Register

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 Tea at Three with the classically-trained Bryden String Quartet!Register

Award-winning poet Barbara Fant celebrates the release of her latest collection, Joy in the Belly of a Riot. Barbara will perform new poems and discuss the creative process behind the new collection.Register

Join us for WITS Workout Thursdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.Register

The Ohio Environmental Council visits BPL to help us understand how recent policies impact sustainability initiatives in Ohio and what we can do locally to advocate for a healthier environment.Register

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.

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. Join the wait list

Home Movie Day is a community event that invites everyone to bring their home movies to be screened and shared with the larger community. Bring in your home movies to see them on the big screen!

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

Sink your teeth into a spine-tingling talk about vampires! Whether you're a Dracula devotee or just vampire-curious, this is one night you won’t want to miss!Register

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.Register

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.Register

Are you confused about Medicare? Join us for an in-person discussion about Medicare benefits and options. OSHIIP* representative Becky Hayward will also be available for a Q&A session.Register

Calling all Bridgerton fans! Join us for trivia, discussion questions, and crafts related to this popular book and tv series. Cosplay is encouraged. Registration is preferred. Register

Join us for WITS Workout Thursdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.Register

Abbe Turner, Executive Director of Common Greens, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Bexley Farmers Market! A taste sampling of popular fall farmers market recipes will follow the talk & tour.Register

Join Emily Morgan of Lovely But Dead for a special collage workshop exploring ghostly forms and spectral imagery through paper and creating delicate, otherworldly apparitions from found images. Register

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

Gather close to discussing the chilling novel The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones for our spooky October read!

Come if you dare to hear about other ghoulish happenings on campus, like a ghost that haunts Mirror Lake, never-solved poisonings, a scandalous love affair and murder, and maybe even a serial killer.Register

Local author Sarah Gormley visits the Bexley Public Library to celebrate the paperback release of her book, The Order of Things: A Memoir About Chasing Joy. Regan Walsh will moderate the discussion.Register

Join us for WITS Workout Thursdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.Register

A masterpiece reimagined — experience The Shining like never before in a special silent cut, brought to life with a live musical performance. Terror has never sounded so good!Register

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

Join Kaleigh Pisani and Kate Hatcher from the Canton Museum of Art as they discuss the DACO Food for Thought exhibit that explores the culture of food: what we eat, how we eat it, and who we eat with.Register

Join us for an evening of poetry and celebration with award-winning poets Rosa Lane (Called Back, 2024), Stephen Haven (The Flight of Meaning, 2025), and Clayton Adam Clark (Auscultate, 2025).Register

Join us for WITS Workout Thursdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.Register

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. Register

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 WITS Workout Thursdays at Bexley Public Library with OSU Extension speaker Loretta Sweeney. This brain health program is engaging, interactive, and educational.Register

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.Register

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth with a night of wit, romance & literary insight! Jamison Kantor will explore the life & lasting influence of one of literature's most beloved authors.Register

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

Are you excited for the release of Wicked: For Good (Wicked movie part 2)? Join us for popcorn and light refreshments as we watch and sing-along to Wicked (movie part 1).

Join us to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by discussing the moving, haunting novel Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange.

Join us for a discussion about Social Security benefits, options, and resources via a Zoom presentation in BPL's Quiet Reading Room. Bring your lunch or a snack to enjoy. Q&A session included.Register

Swap, share, and get inspired! Bring your unused craft supplies to the Bexley Library's Fall Craft Swap and pick up something new—just in time for cozy autumn projects and holiday gift-making!

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.Register

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.

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

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.Register

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