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Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Children ages 3-6 are invited to the library for activities to help build vital early literacy skills, including interactive stories, music, dancing, and more!

Stay and Play

Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Stay to play after storytime, with toys and activities that stimulate the imagination and help build social-emotional skills.

Centennial Kickoff Party & Introductory Author Visit - Roosevelt Montás In Conversation with Ben Heckman

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

It's time to celebrate! Join us to kickoff our Centennial with a birthday party at 6 pm followed by an enlightening conversation with author and professor Roosevelt Montás at 7 pm.

Anime Club

Fri, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged!

Spring Storytime - at the Fairy Village

Sat, Apr 27, 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.

10 Decades Book Club - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Celebrate the BPL's centennial by reading some of the best books from the past 100 years. Join us to discuss Aldous Huxley's prophetic science fiction novel Brave New World, published in 1932.

Page Pals

Mon, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

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.

Author and Librarian Douglas Westerbeke - in conversation with BPL Director Ben Heckman

Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Gramercy Books

Join us at Gramercy Books for Douglas Westerbeke’s debut novel that charts the adventures of one woman's journey as she tries to outrun a mysterious curse that will destroy her if she stops moving.

Columbus Community Jazz Band - Presented by the Jazz Arts Group

Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join us for an evening of classic big band music by the Columbus Community Jazz Band, presented by JAG. Experience the golden era of jazz the way it was meant to be heard: live and spontaneous!

COSI Scifest - Science Sampler

Thu, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Little scientists will have the opportunity to build, play, and learn with some high-thought, high-fun materials.

Laughter Yoga - with Gail Spirit Sky

Thu, May 02, 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.

Every Yard Counts - Personal Contributions to Bird Conservation

Thu, May 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Despite global conservation efforts and successes, many bird species have continued to decline. Join us to learn about how you can make your yards and homes bird-friendly and support migratory birds.

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Board of Trustees

2023 BOARD MEMBERS
Natalie Coles (President)

James A. Wilson (Vice-President)

Dr. Susan Williams (Secretary)

Melissa Ingwersen

Jennifer McNally

Alan Radnor

Sam Shamansky

Meetings of the Board are tentatively scheduled on the third Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m. Committee meetings are held on an as-needed basis. All public meeting times will be posted in the library and on the events calendar at least 24 hours prior to the meetings. Periodically, due to schedules, the times and dates of meetings need to be changed. Please call 614-231-9709 to confirm meetings.

Correspondence for the Board of Trustees should be sent to:

Board of Trustees
Bexley Public Library
2411 E. Main St.
Bexley, OH 43209