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Spring Storytime - at the Fairy Village

Sat, May 18, 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 - The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson

Sun, May 19, 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 Shirley Jackson's unsettling 1940s short story collection, The Lottery and Other Stories.

The Migration of the Jewish Community in Columbus

Mon, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Toby Brief, Executive Director of the Columbus Jewish Historical Society, will speak about the migration of the Columbus Jewish community from the South Side to the east in Bexley and beyond.

Trivia @ the Drexel

Tue, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Drexel Theatre

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.

Uncover Your Home's History

Wed, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Board Room

Join David, BPL’s Local History Librarian, to explore resources that help you find past and present information on your house and property.

The Art of Restoring Buster Keaton - with Media Archivist Tim Lanza

Wed, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join us for a showing of Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr. 100 years after its premiere. Archivist Tim Lanza will talk about the restoration process that breathed new life into this timeless masterpiece.

Uncover Your Home's History

Sat, May 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Board Room

Join David, BPL’s Local History Librarian, to explore resources that help you find past and present information on your house and property.

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Friends of the Library

The Friends of Bexley Public Library (Friends) are an Ohio non-profit corporation comprised of members of the community who recognize the need for organized support for the library.

The Friends support the library through both volunteerism and financial assistance. The Friends provide financial support for staff development and appreciation, library programming such as the Summer Community Read, and other initiatives that aid the library in the pursuit of its mission to enlighten, engage, and inspire a community of lifelong learners.

For more information on joining or volunteering, visit the Friends website.

The Friends of Bexley Public Library host two book sales each year where you can find thousands of gently-used books at unbeatable prices. All proceeds support the work of Bexley Public Library.