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Duck-Tober has officially begun! 🦆Be sure to drop by the Main Library downtown to vote for your favorite duck-orated boo...
10/12/2026

Duck-Tober has officially begun! 🦆

Be sure to drop by the Main Library downtown to vote for your favorite duck-orated book character. Voting ends October 29th!

Today is the day!Meet the athletes of the Strongman Champions League! 🏋️‍♀️ 💪 🏋️‍♂️Prior to their competition in Olustee...
10/09/2026

Today is the day!

Meet the athletes of the Strongman Champions League! 🏋️‍♀️ 💪 🏋️‍♂️

Prior to their competition in Olustee Park tomorrow, the strongmen will be hosting a meet and greet at the Columbia County Public Library on Friday, October 9th.
Attendees will be able to pose with the athletes for photos and receive signed posters. There will even be photo props for children so that they can show off their own feats of strength!

The meet and greet will take place at the Main Library (308 NW Columbia Avenue) from 3-5 PM. This FREE event is open to the public!

TOMORROW!Meet the athletes of the Strongman Champions League! 🏋️‍♀️ 💪 🏋️‍♂️Prior to their competition in Olustee Park on...
10/08/2026

TOMORROW!

Meet the athletes of the Strongman Champions League! 🏋️‍♀️ 💪 🏋️‍♂️

Prior to their competition in Olustee Park on Saturday, the strongmen will be hosting a meet and greet at the Columbia County Public Library on Friday, October 9th.

Attendees will be able to pose with the athletes for photos and receive signed posters. There will even be photo props for children so that they can show off their own feats of strength!

The meet and greet will take place at the Main Library (308 NW Columbia Avenue) from 3-5 PM. This FREE event is open to the public!

Join us for this month's tween program! We'll use a file folder and collage materials to make your own spooky cottage 🎃👻...
10/08/2026

Join us for this month's tween program! We'll use a file folder and collage materials to make your own spooky cottage 🎃👻🦇

Tween programs are free and for ages 8-11. Please call the Main Library (386) 758-2101 to RSVP! 🤳

Come and join the campaign! Join us every week at our West Branch for teen Dungeons and Dragons. All skill levels are we...
10/07/2026

Come and join the campaign! Join us every week at our West Branch for teen Dungeons and Dragons. All skill levels are welcome, and snacks are provided! ⚔🎲

Teen D&D is for ages 12-18

Meet the athletes of the Strongman Champions League! 🏋️‍♀️ 💪 🏋️‍♂️Prior to their competition in Olustee Park on Saturday...
10/07/2026

Meet the athletes of the Strongman Champions League! 🏋️‍♀️ 💪 🏋️‍♂️

Prior to their competition in Olustee Park on Saturday, the strongmen will be hosting a meet and greet at the Columbia County Public Library on Friday, October 9th.

Attendees will be able to pose with the athletes for photos and receive signed posters. There will even be photo props for children so that they can show off their own feats of strength!

The meet and greet will take place at the Main Library (308 NW Columbia Avenue) from 3-5 PM. This FREE event is open to the public!

10/06/2026

Please see the notice below regarding the **current system-wide internet outage**. Some Columbia County systems and online services may be **slow or temporarily unresponsive** while our IT Department works with the service provider to restore normal operations.

We appreciate your **patience and understanding** while this issue is being resolved.

Tomorrow is the first day of duck drop-off! Bring your duck-orated masterpiece by the Main Library starting Tuesday, Oct...
10/05/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of duck drop-off! Bring your duck-orated masterpiece by the Main Library starting Tuesday, October 6th through Thursday the 8th.

Still need a duck? It's not too late! There a few left to claim. Just ask at the front desk. 🦆

For more information about our Duck-Tober contest, visit
https://ccpl.aspendiscovery.org/ducktober

Have you had a chance to come and get your duck? There are only a few left! 🦆 📖Stop by the Main Library downtown to clai...
10/03/2026

Have you had a chance to come and get your duck? There are only a few left! 🦆 📖

Stop by the Main Library downtown to claim your duck. Once you have decorated it as your favorite book character you can bring your duck back starting October 6th!

Ducks are available while supplies last. To download a PDF of the rules and entry packet, please visit https://ccpl.aspendiscovery.org/ducktober.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for The Big Read! 📖🌟Come and join the fun on Friday, October 2nd. We'll be providing in...
10/01/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for The Big Read! 📖🌟

Come and join the fun on Friday, October 2nd. We'll be providing information on building early literacy skills and how to participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

There will also be refreshments and guest readers - including County Commissioner Kevin Parnell, Mayor Noah Walker, City Council Member James Carter, and more!

For more information about The Big Read, as well as the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, visit

https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/the-big-read-2026/

Address

308 NW Columbia Avenue
Lake City, FL
32055

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13867582106

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