English

By admin, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:00

Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

By admin, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:00

Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.


By admin, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:00

Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.

This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!

By admin, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:00

Read Against the Machine is a nonfiction book club exploring social, cultural, historical, and political topics. Selections highlight varied perspectives and encourage readers to think critically about the ideas and narratives that shape contemporary life.

In May, we are reading Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Makatsuki Houston.

"During World War II the incarceration camp called Manzanar was hastily created in the high mountain desert country of California, east of the Sierras. Its purpose? To house thousands of Japanese Americans.

By admin, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:00

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your toddler age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.

By admin, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 07:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to vinyl cutting, Cricut operation, heat pressing, sublimation printing and related software in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a vinyl cutter, Cricut machine, sublimation printer, or a heat press.

By admin, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 07:00

Where Are We Going?

We look forward to visiting the historic buildings in Columbus, Texas and dining at Schobels Restaurant, also in Columbus.

Columbus Historical Preservation Trust (CHPT) (425 Spring St. Columbus, TX 78943)

The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust (CHPT) is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to promoting Columbus’ rich and colorful history through the preservation of four historic properties.