Local Author Book Signing!

Saturday, January 14, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Come meet local author, Debbie Heal, as she signs copies of her new book, Time and Again. This exciting new novel is an historic fiction for young...

Columbia Public Library

Saturday, January 14, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Come meet local author, Debbie Heal, as she signs copies of her new book, Time and Again. This exciting new novel is an historic fiction for young adults, based in Macopuin County. Copies …

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Oh my! Acting Out Loud Theater’s The One and Only Santa Claus was so popular it’s full! We’re at our maximum capacity allowed by fire code for both shows! Check back with us in February, since Mr. Tullis’s group will …

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Monday, November 14 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Columbia Public Library Stop by to meet with your state representative and share your thoughts on the issues facing the state of Illinois. State Representative Jerry Costello II announces Satellite Office Hours …

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CLIFFTOP PRESENTATION Tuesday, November 15 , 6:00 PM Joann Fricke, Membership Chair, will visit the library to discuss Clifftop, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the bluffs of Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair counties. Joann will explain the work that …

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FOOD FOR FINES PROGRAM IS BACK!

During the month of November, bring in non-perishable food items to pay off your fines! For every item you bring in, we will forgive $1 of your late fees, up to $50. Please keep in mind that the item must …

 

Mark Hodapp Book Signing

  Mark Hodapp- January 7, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Mark Hodapp, sports writer for the Republic Times, will join us to promote his new book, Tears from the Heart, a collection of photographs, stories, and poems designed to help the …

 

Nelson William Rex Book Signing

Nelson William Rex- December 17, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Nelson William “Bill” Rex will visit us to promote his new book, Grand Legacy: A History of Monroe County, Illinois. Stop in to buy an autographed copy of the book and …

 

Gene Haller Returns!

Gene Haller- December 3, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Gene Haller, local history expert, will be selling and signing copies of his book, Columbia… A Glance at the Past. Mr. Haller has already visited the library twice before, and his book …

 

So Many Local Authors!

Monroe County is blessed with many local authors, and the Columbia Public Library is gearing up to celebrate them! Please read about these exciting upcoming events and plan to stop by!   Jacob Poettker- November 19, 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM …

 

“Rally Squirrel” visits the library!

In support of our local team, the children’s room end cap squirrel has been transformed into the Rally Squirrel! Be sure to stop by and visit. While you’re in, check out some of our baseball books for kids and adults …