Friends of the Bartholomew County Public Library

06/11/2026

Thank you Family Chiropractic and Wellness!

06/08/2026

Join us on the plaza to celebrate this year's Summer Reading theme: Reading Roadtrip! Grab your dinner at the food trucks, check out the BCPL fleet of vehicles, and have fun at our roadside attractions for all ages! While you're here you can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and pick up your first prize.

And as always, we'll have free Sno Cones from Sno Biz Columbus courtesy of the Friends of the Bartholomew County Public Library. 🍧

🚗 Summer Reading Celebration: Reading Roadtrip! (All Ages)
📅 Monday, June 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
📍Downtown Columbus Branch Plaza

06/08/2026

The America's Mixtape Concert Series continues this upcoming Friday! Bach's Lunch brings classic rock to the Plaza for a summer evening of live music. Show up, settle in, and have a great evening with neighbors and friends.

🎶 America's Mixtape Concert Series: Bach's Lunch
📅 Friday, June 12, 6:00-7:30 pm
📍Downtown Columbus Branch Plaza

06/01/2026

We need volunteers for three upcoming Summer Reading events!

Cruise-in to Summer Reading
Friday, June 5th, 5-8pm at Hope Town Square
https://form.jotform.com/261514648371156

Eastside Neighborhood Summer Reading Sign-up
Wednesday, June 10th, 4-6pm at the Eastside Branch, 421 McClure Rd
https://form.jotform.com/261515428880158

Summer Reading Celebration: Reading Roadtrip!
Monday, June 15th, 5:30-7:30pm at the Downtown Columbus branch, 536 5th St
https://form.jotform.com/261515069713053

All events are supported by the Friends of the Bartholomew County Public Library. Sign up for the event that works for you and help us make this summer's Reading Roadtrip a success!

Summer Reading begins today! 🎉

Pack your bags for the Reading Roadtrip! We are once again bringing a fun summer learning experience to Bartholomew County. Join us from June 1 to July 25 as we celebrate lifelong learning in and around our community.

Earn points for every day you read or by completing extra activities. Receive prizes along the way, including the finishing prize of your choice of a t-shirt or tote bag.

Register & begin logging your reading on the Beanstack app or at mybcpl.beanstack.org. We hope you'll join us!

05/20/2026

Thank you Winding Waters Group!

05/05/2026

Summer Reading Program Registration is live!

Summer Reading registration is now open! Sign up at mybcpl.beanstack.org or by using the Beanstack mobile app. 📲

The goal of the Summer Reading Program is simple: to reward participants for getting into the habit of reading. For each day that you log reading (in any amount) you will earn 1 point. You can also earn points for completing activities. Register today & start earning points beginning on June 1 for prizes!

05/04/2026

Bookmark designs needed!

We are wheel-y excited for our annual Summer Reading bookmark contest! 🛞

Kiddos of all ages are invited to design a bookmark that best represents our summer reading theme: Reading Roadtrip. This sheet is available at any BCPL branch to fill out with your best roadtrip themed design. Submissions are due by Wednesday, May 20 at 8:00 pm.

The winning bookmarks will be available to pick up all summer long!

04/29/2026

Thank you all for coming to the 3rd Annual Library After Dark Fundraiser, and a huge shoutout to the staff, volunteers, and donors that made it happen! If you weren't able to make it on Saturday but still want to donate to support the library and their upcoming Summer Reading program, you can do so at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=24VB3FLSW7DD2