Events listed for Thursday, Sept. 25
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) — 9:15 to 11 a.m., Rios De Agua Viva, 51 N. Brooks St., Columbus. Weigh in: 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Meeting: 10 to 11 a.m. For information, contact Jan Spears at 812-603-5107.
Library Babies — 10 to 10:30 a.m., 10:35 to 11 a.m. and 11:05 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime. Register on the library website.
Tween Game Time — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Stop by after school and join library staff for some laid-back fun as you play your way through the library’s collection of board, card and dice games. Game selection may vary.
Teen Game Day — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games and play games the our arcade machine. Register on the library website.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Create a level five, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character to explore the world of D&D. This game is beginner-friendly. All materials provided. Register on the library website.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo — 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program.
Brewing Creativity with Ryan Zaharako — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., T.S. Artisans, 422 Washington St., Columbus. Ryan Zaharako is an up-and-coming watercolorist who will discuss his artistic journey from the Marines though writing and producing, to his passion of watercolor. Exclusive paintings will be on display and for sale. An open bar is available for paid tickets along with appetizers. Cost is $28.52. Tickets and information: www.eventbrite.com.
Intro to 3D Printing — 6 to 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Step into the world of 3D printing. This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about this exciting technology. Register on the library website.
NAMI Peer Support — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.
Deb Miller “Back Home Again in Indiana” Book Tour — 6 to 8 p.m., Viewpoint Books Chapter Two, 425 Washington St., Columbus. Columbus native Deb Battle Miller, Fortune 500 vice president and marketing professor for Purdue University, will visit Columbus as the first stop on her “Back Home Again in Indiana” book tour. Miller will be joined by Brenda Weber, provost professor in Indiana University’s Gender Studies Program to discuss Miller’s memoir, “Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness.” Attendees can get a signed copy and meet with Miller.
