Past Events
March 2019
City Services Expo and Town Hall March 2
The City of Columbia Heights will host its inaugural City Services Expo and Town Hall event March 2, 11 am-2 pm, at the Columbia Heights Public Library. Representatives from all city departments will be present to answer residents’ questions about Columbia Heights and local government. There will be information booths and break-out presentations on specific subjects. Residents can also apply for permits, renew pet licenses, offer feedback on city services, and more. There will be free cookies, coffee, and root beer…
Find out more »March 2020
Local 710-Columbia Heights Federation of Teachers hosts public education roundtable for 41B candidates
Columbia Heights Federation of Teachers is hosting a public education roundtable on Saturday, March 7 at 1:30 pm at the Columbia Heights Public Library. All candidates for the house seat in congressional district 41B were invited to attend this roundtable to share their view on public education policy and funding. The public is welcome to attend to engage in this robust discussion surrounding the needs of Columbia Heights public schools today.
Find out more »May 2020
Heights Library events and activities
Columbia Heights Public Library is offering curb-side pick-up for items on hold is planning to offer adult and youth summer reading programs, a virtual English conversation circle, and summer youth programs.
Find out more »July 2020
Columbia Heights Library children’s programs
Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, is offering the following children programs: Manga Workshop and Zombie Apocalypse Engineer Camp.
Find out more »Encore at the Library: Color Connection Mural Camp
Monday- Thursday, July 20-July 23, 11:00-12:00, Columbia Heights Public Library Help create an art installation for the library's teen space! Work collaboratively as a large group to create a design inspired by Maya Angelou's quote, " We must all know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color." Meetings will take place over Zoom and work will be completed with materials provided by…
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Children's programs at the library
Find out more »September 2020
Bike Fix-It Clinic
Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, will host a Bike Fix-it Clinic, Saturday, Sept. 12.
Find out more »Medicare Virtual Workshop
A representative from the Senior Linkage Line will present recent changes in Medicare benefits and coverage, and how these changes affect you.
Find out more »November 2020
HeightsNEXT Columbia Heights cleanup
HeightsNEXT is organizing volunteers for a fall cleanup along Central Avenue. Volunteers’ efforts will freshen up local streetscapes and prevent trash from drifting with next spring’s melting snow through storm drains into the Mississippi River. Meet at 1 pm, Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Columbia Heights Public Library parking lot.
Find out more »April 2021
HeightsNEXT Earth Day Cleanup
HeightsNEXT, a non-profit focused on increasing sustainability, is organizing volunteers for an Earth Day Cleanup, Saturday, April 24, at 9 am. Volunteers’ efforts will freshen up local streetscapes and prevent trash from drifting through storm drains into the Mississippi River.
Find out more »June 2021
Columbia Heights Library events
Events and activities at Columbia Heights Public Library.
Find out more »August 2021
Columbia Heights Library Events
For more information, contact Brianna Belanger, Youth Services Librarian, 763-706-3683, bbelanger@columbiaheightsmn.gov Family Storytime: Mondays, Sept. 20-Nov. 20, 10:30-11 am. Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 2- to 5-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome. Registration required. “Pods” should not exceed 5 total people. Baby Read, Baby Grow: Thursdays, Sept. 20-Nov. 20, 10:30-11 am. (For…
Find out more »September 2021
Heights Library September Adult Classes
For more information, contact the Columbia Heights Library, 763-706-3690 or www.anokacountylibrary.org. Book Club: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10 am: Discuss “Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys. Poems in the Park: Friday, Sept. 17, 10 am-4 pm, at Huset Park West; Explore a city park and ponder classic poems, placed along the walking path. Bike Fix-it Clinic, Saturday, Sept. 18, 10-11:30 am; Drop in for help with tune-ups, tire repair, changing tires, adjusting brakes and derailleurs, and any bike-related questions…
Find out more »October 2021
Columbia Heights Library fall children’s programs
For more information, contact: Brianna Belanger, Youth Services Librarian, 763-706-3683, bbelanger@columbiaheightsmn.gov Daycare Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 am, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, & Dec. 1. Talk, sing, read, write, and play at this storytime designed for daycare groups. Registration required. Baby Read, Baby Grow: Thursdays, 10:30-11 am. (For infants ages birth-24 months and their parents or caregivers) Gather at the library for read-aloud stories, sing-a-longs, activities and lots of fun. Registration required. “Pods” should not exceed 5 total people. Story Strolls: Oct. 20-21, Huset…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library Events
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Tiny Art Show: Showcase your artistic talents in the library’s first Tiny Art Show. Register to receive a mini art kit (a 3x3 inch canvas, paint, and a paintbrush). Submit your creation by Oct. 30. The Tiny Art Show will be on exhibit in the library’s glass display case for the month of November. For participants ages 13+. Registration required. Book Club: “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah,…
Find out more »Fall Central Avenue Cleanup
HeightsNEXT is organizing volunteers for a Cleanup on Central Avenue and nearby parks. Volunteers should meet Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 am in the parking lot of the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Bags and safety vests will be provided. Volunteers should bring their own gloves and dress appropriately for trash cleanup and the weather – this event will occur, rain or shine, and will be socially distanced, with each group of volunteers dispersing to clean their own…
Find out more »December 2021
Columbia Heights Adult Library Events
Contact: Columbia Heights Library (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Feeding Birds in Winter: Monday, Dec. 6, 5:30 pm. Minnesotans, including the birds, are hardy enough to get through our tough winters. However, there are some things you can do to give the birds a little help. Talk about birds that might visit your yard during the winter, as well as seed, feeders, and plants that are great "feeders" themselves. Space is limited and registration is required. Library Book Club: Book club…
Find out more »January 2022
Columbia Heights Library January events
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Cozy Up with a Book and Win: Jan. 10-Feb. 25.Read and rate books for the chance to win prizes. During the library's Winter Reads program, adults 18+ can submit mini book reviews to be eligible for weekly prizes and the grand prize: a gift card to The Heights movie theater. Book review forms will be available at the library or on the library website. Book reviews may be…
Find out more »Artist Trading Cards
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2-3:30 pm. Develop your own limited edition trading cards and swap them with your friends. Learn how to use watercolor pencils to draw, paint, blend, and layer a set of collectable artist cards. For ages 7 and up. This program will be presented virtually via Zoom. Supplies to help you complete this program will be available for pickup at the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave NE, 1-2 weeks before the program date. Registration required. Anokacounty.libcal.com/event/8388241 …
Find out more »March 2022
March youth events at Columbia Heights Library
Family Storytime: Mondays, March 9-April 15, 10:30-11 am. Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 2- to 5-year olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children sing, talk, read, write and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome. Baby Read, Baby Grow: Thursdays, March 9-April 15, 10:30-11 am. For infants ages birth to 24 months and their parents or caregivers. Read-aloud stories, sing-a-longs, activities and lots of fun. Baby…
Find out more »Events at Columbia Heights Library
For more information, contact the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, 763-706-3690, or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Adults Meditation for Stress Reduction: March 22, 6 pm (online). Meditation has numerous benefits for our physical and mental well-being. It is safe, effective, and free. This program will be taught by Nirav Sheth and offered online via Zoom. Registration required. Financial Fitness with Northeast Bank: Mondays in April, 5:30 pm. This series of financial literacy classes will empower attendees with education and actionable…
Find out more »May 2022
Adult Library Events Columbia Heights
Poems in the Park: Huset Park West: Friday, May 13, 10 am-3 pm. The Library and Recreation departments bring poetry to Huset Park West. Large signboards featuring spring-inspired poetry will be placed along the walking trail. Explore a city park and ponder a classic poem. Library Book Club: Wednesday, May 18, 10 am. "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles. No registration required. Author Talk: Joe Kimball: Saturday, May 21, 11 am. Joe Kimball, author of "Secrets of the Congdon…
Find out more »Men-Who-Read book club
Men who enjoy reading a variety of non-fiction topics and want to have intellectual discussions in a welcoming and sober public space, consider attending one of "Men-Who-Read" book club's monthly events at the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Saturday, May 14, 10:15 am discussion is on New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling book, “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber" by Mike Isaac. The book club was started in 2019 by local performer Paul Cram and includes…
Find out more »June 2022
Adult programs at Columbia Heights Library
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, 763-706-3690, or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Library Book Club: Wednesday, June 15, 10 am. "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch. No registration required. Author Talk: Kristal Leebrick: Wednesday, June 15, 5:30 pm. Kristal Leebrick, author of “Thank You for Shopping – The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores,” will present the history behind Dayton’s, Donaldson’s, Powers, and Young-Quinlan, which were once the social centers of the Twin Cities. Books will be…
Find out more »July 2022
July adult events at Columbia Heights Llibrary
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, 763-706-3690, or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Charcoal au Plein Air: Friday, July 8, 10 am. “Au Plein Air” is a French phrase that refers to the practice of drawing and painting outside. Learn from an artist instructor how to draw from real life subjects out in the natural world in this fun, seasonal program. This program is funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Registration required. Android…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library Foundation call for art
The Columbia Heights Public Library Foundation is searching for local and/or other Minnesota artists who are interested in submitting original art for donation or purchase by the Foundation and to be displayed temporarily or permanently in the library at 3939 Central Ave. NE. The art can be in oil, water-color, fiber, photography or sculpture that reflects the unique history, culture and environment of Columbia Heights. Contact Marlaine Szurek at: marlaines@yahoo.com.
Find out more »September 2022
September Youth Programs at Heights Library
Family Storytime: Mondays, Sept. 12-Nov. 14, 10:30-11 am. Share books, songs and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 2 to 5 year olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome. No registration required, but room capacity is limited. Story Stroll: Sept. 16-19 at Labelle Park. The Library teams up with Recreation to bring stories outdoors. Large story pages…
Find out more »Adult events at Columbia Heights Library in September
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Poems in the Park: Friday, Sept. 16, 10 am-4 pm, Huset Park West . Poems will be on large signboards throughout the park. Bike Fix-it Clinic: Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 am-noon. Join local cycling enthusiasts for a Bike Fix-It Clinic at the library’s bike fix-it station. Drop in anytime between 10 am and noon for help with tune-ups, tire repair, changing tires, adjusting brakes and derailleurs, and ask…
Find out more »October 2022
Columbia Heights Library
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library, 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Minnesota from the Road: Storyteller Doug Ohman: Sat., Oct. 1, 11 am: "Lake Superior’s Arrowhead & Iron Range Tour;" Sat., Nov. 5, 11 am: "Heartland Lakes Tour." Back by popular demand! Doug Ohman is a true-blue Minnesota history enthusiast, and he can’t help but spread the word wherever he goes. A historian, photographer and storyteller all rolled into one, Doug has published 14 books about Minnesota. Registration encouraged. …
Find out more »Columbia Heights Youth Library Programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Info: 763-706-3690, or www.anokacountylibrary.org. Child Programs: Story Stroll: Fri.-Mon., Oct. 7-10 at Huset Park West. The Library is teaming up with Recreation to bring stories outdoors. Large story pages will be placed throughout the featured parks. Gather your family to explore city parks and read a story together as you walk along the park trails. Story strolls will be at the parks for four days, starting at 10 am on the first day and…
Find out more »November 2022
Columbia Heights Youth Library Programs
Columbia Heights Public Library offers the following programs for youth during November: Tinker Time: Block Printing & Book Making: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4-5:30 pm. Create a sketchbook to hold your best artwork! First, design your own cover by creating a printing plate with a special pen. Then choose your favorite color of ink to print the cover of your sketchbook. Once your cover is done, learn a book binding technique to build the pages of your sketchbook. Then put it…
Find out more »Adult programs at Columbia Heights Library: Nov. 5-Dec. 2
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Minnesota from the Road: Storyteller Doug Ohman: Sat., Nov. 5, 11 am: Heartland Lakes Tour. Take a road trip from your chair with historian, photographer, and storyteller Doug Ohman. Doug has published 14 books, all about Minnesota. Registration required. Library Book Club: Wed., Nov 16, 10 am: "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss Organizing Your Important Documents: Mon., Nov. 21, 5:30 pm.…
Find out more »December 2022
Columbia Heights Library Youth Library Programs – December
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, 763-706-3690, www.anokacountylibrary.org. Snow Globes*: Fri., Dec. 9, 2:30-3:30 pm. Create a winter wonderland inside a homemade snow globe. Add a figurine or a tree, some glitter, and a little science to make sure your snow falls just right. Ages 6+. Registration required. Lovely Luminations: Sat., Dec. 10, 10:30 am-12 pm. The tradition of luminarias comes from Mexico. Using repurposed jars, Mod Podge and more, work with an artist to collage and stencil your own lovely…
Find out more »January 2023
Columbia Heights Library January programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Avenue NE, (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Adult programs Cozy Up with a Book and Win! Jan. 9-Feb. 28. Read and rate books for a chance to win prizes. Adults (18+) can submit mini book reviews Jan. 9-Feb. 28 to be eligible for weekly prizes and the grand prize: one of two gift cards to The Heights movie theater. Book review forms will be available at the library or on the library website. Book reviews may…
Find out more »Anoka County CareerForce Job Fair
The Columbia Heights Public Library will host an Anoka County CareerForce Job Fair on Monday, Jan. 9, beginning at 9:30 am. From 9:30-10:15 am the Employer of the Day, International Paper Company, will answer questions about applications and hiring, share best practices for resumes, and provide tips for successful interviewing. From 10:30-12:30, ten different employers will have hiring agents onsite, answering questions about open positions, applications, and the hiring process. On-the-spot interviews might be available, and attendees can use library…
Find out more »Sister Cities meeting: Let’s go to Poland
Learn about the Sister Cities organization and Columbia Heights' sister city, Łomianki, Poland. Discussion will include a possible group tour to Poland in September 2023, and coffee and cookies. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1-2 pm, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3950 Central Ave. NE. http://bit.ly/3GCAjkE
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library adult events
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Winter Reading Program for Adults: Runs through Feb 28. Adults (18+) can submit mini book reviews to be eligible for weekly prizes and the grand prize: one of two gift cards to The Heights movie theater. Book review forms are available at the library or on the library website. Minnesota from the Road: Storyteller Doug Ohman: Sat, March 4, 11 am: Urban Gems of St. Paul. A historian, photographer…
Find out more »February 2023
HeightsNEXT pet bed workshop
Winter is hardest for homeless animals, and HeightsNEXT helps by hosting a pet bed workshop in partnership with the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Avenue NE, Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 am-2 pm. Seats are limited. You can make a pet bed at home. Sign up for a kit: Register for Take and Make Service Event: Pet Beds for Animals Shelters on the Columbia Heights Public Library calendar. You will receive an email when your kit is ready for pickup…
Find out more »March 2023
Columbia Heights Library adult events
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Minnesota from the Road: Storyteller Doug Ohman: Saturday, April 1, 11 am: Urban Gems of St. Paul. A historian, photographer and storyteller all rolled into one, Doug Ohman has published 14 books about Minnesota. He will present an interactive slideshow. Registration required. Birdscaping Basics: Monday, April 3, 5:30 pm. How can you attract more birds to your yard? This class will introduce the idea of “birdscaping,” which is landscaping to…
Find out more »April 2023
Central Ave. Spring Cleanup
HeightsNEXT has organized a spring cleanup on Central Ave. Volunteers meet Saturday, April 22, 9 am in the parking lot of the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Bags and safety vests provided. Volunteers should bring their gloves and dress appropriately for trash cleanup and the weather. Families and groups with young children will be assigned local parks to clean up for additional safety. Businesses along Central Avenue will be invited to join in the Earth Day Cleanup,…
Find out more »May 2023
Anoka County Teen Job Fair
Tuesday, May 9, 3-6 pm. The Anoka County Job Training Center, part of Career Force in Blaine, will host a Youth Job Fair at the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Employers will have applications and information related to summer jobs or internships available, and youth and parents can ask them questions in person. Encourage young people to attend. Friends and family are welcome – employers have jobs for all ages. Staff from the Anoka County Empowers Youth…
Find out more »September 2023
Adult events at Columbia Heights Library
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Discussing race and racism (even when it’s uncomfortable): Wednesdays, Sept. 20 and 27, Oct. and 11, 5:30-7 pm. As a white person, talking about race and racism is hard and can be very uncomfortable. Practice discussing race and racism in healthy, productive ways. This group is designed for white people, but all are welcome to attend this 4-part discussion. Instructor Nathan Roberts is the co-founder…
Find out more »October 2023
HeightsNEXT Central Ave. fall clean up
Meet Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 am at Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE to pick up safety vests and garbage bags, then get your street/park assignment. (Park assignments are made for families with young children who participate.) Each group goes to their area and safely picks up trash from the sidewalks and vegetation along the sidewalks (or park). Dress for the weather. Wear gloves to pick up trash safely. The event will be canceled only if there is…
Find out more »April 2024
Columbia Heights Library Adult Programs (April)
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Financial Literacy Series Monday, April 1, 5-6 pm – How to improve credit and what to do if you have none. Whether you're looking to boost your credit score or starting from scratch, this session provides expert insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate the complex world of credit. Discover proven techniques to build…
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Annual Earth Day Cleanup
Meet Saturday, April 20, 9 am, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Gather at the library to pick up safety vests and garbage bags and get street/park assignments. (Park assignments are made for families with young children who participate.) Each group goes to their area and safely picks up trash from the sidewalks and vegetation along the sidewalks (or park).Dress for the weather. Wear gloves to pick up trash safely. The event will be canceled if there is…
Find out more »Richard Scarry’s Busy World
Eastside Food Co-op and the Columbia Heights Library will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s classic Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Spend a nostalgic and fun afternoon with book readings, art activities, complimentary snacks and more. Saturday, April 20, 1-3 pm, Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Free. Registration is recommended but not required: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/12020645. Info:info@eastsidefood.coop.
Find out more »May 2024
Saturday Scribes Author Series: Chad Corrie
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Chad Corrie is the author and creator of the Wizard King Trilogy – Return of the Wizard King, Trial of the Wizard King and Triumph of the Wizard King – the first of which was published in 2020. However, Corrie’s interest in writing and creating began long before then. He wrote his first story at the age of twelve, began co-creating a comic in 1989, and published his first story…
Find out more »June 2024
Lorna Landvik at CH Library
Bestselling author Lorna Landvik will be the guest speaker at the Columbia Heights Library's Saturday Scribes Author Series, June 8, 10:30 am-12 pm. Many of Landvik’s novels are set in Minnesota. They often feature family dynamics and grief, told in Landvik’s humorous and warm style. She has written 12 novels and puts on an improvised comedy show in Minneapolis once a year. Learn about the author’s inspirations, writing process and more. 3939 Central Ave. NE.
Find out more »September 2024
Saturday Scribes Author Series: David Housewright, Alison McGhee
Gather at the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, for the Saturday Scribes Author Series, featuring local Minnesota authors. Learn about the author’s inspirations, writing process and more. Registration recommended. David Housewright leads off Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 am-12 pm. A past president of the Private Eye Writers of America, Housewright is best known for his Rushmore McKenzie and Holland Taylor detective novels as well as other tales of murder and mayhem in the Midwest. He earned the Edgar Award…
Find out more »October 2024
HeightsNEXT fall cleanup
Gather at the Columbia Heights Public Library at 9 am Saturday, Oct. 12, to get safety vests, garbage bags and street assignments. Park assignments are made for families with young children who participate. Each group goes to their area and safely picks up trash from the sidewalks and vegetation along the sidewalks (or park). Dress for the weather. Wear gloves to pick up trash safely. The event will be canceled if there is dangerous weather, but otherwise, it’s held rain…
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