A grand gala is set to honor Mother Goose
A climactic event capping off The Year of the Goose is set for Saturday, Jan. 7 at Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus.
Library’s Local History Department receives new laptops
The Local History Department (LHD) at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library at 314 Seventh St. N. now has eight new laptops for use by patrons, volunteers, interns and staff.
Columbus library to show ‘The Loving Story’ Thursday
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will show the HBO documentary “The Loving Story” on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.
Seeking African Americans in historical records
When Bettye Brown found a record of her mother at age eight in a decades old census record, she was awestruck.
Library book talk Monday will stir up ghosts
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library hosts a noon book talk Monday that is appropriate for the week leading up to Halloween.
Researching family? Library to offer genealogy, history programs in Oct.
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will celebrate its commitment to genealogy and history in October with a series of three public programs. The programs include: Wednesday,
Celebrate Mother Goose at Friday’s picnic
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Edwina Williams’ role as Mother Goose with the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
Local archives seeks school yearbooks
The Billups-Garth Archives at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is asking for help from the community in filling existing gaps of yearbooks or annuals from area schools.
What happened to Mills Artis?
Brenda Durrett, local history assistant at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, was indexing court documents preserved in the library’s archives when she found a case unlike any she or archivist Mona Vance-Ali had ever come across.
Area libraries facing budget cuts
Mississippi libraries are bracing for tightened belts after a cut in state funding to the Mississippi Library Commission.
Historian, author to speak about foiled Civil War raid
Dr. Brandon Beck will speak about his recent book, “Streight’s Foiled Raid on the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Emma Sansom’s Courage and Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Pursuit,” on Wednesday, May 25 at noon at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library at 314 Seventh St. N.
Local printmaker’s work on display at Columbus library
Columbus artist Thomas Nawrocki currently has several pieces of his artwork on display at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
Good neighbors: Columbus Friends of the Library helps out nearby county
When the Winston County Friends of the Library recently learned their application for a grant to purchase large-print books had not been approved, members were disappointed — but not for long.
National Volunteer Week: Ortega works to engage youth in service
On Wednesday, Clara Ortega and a group of over 20 young volunteers gathered at Loaves and Fishes to prepare a healthy meal which they served to 97 people.
Finding the roots of Prairie Hill: A member of a rural church looks for the congregation’s origins in history
Samson Edmond is trying to track down the origins of his church.
CFR delivering department book to libraries
Columbus Fire & Rescue is donating copies of its new book to local schools and libraries.
Columbus library celebrates Black History Month
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will host a series of events during February in honor of Black History Month.
Library announces local history program for young people
The Youth Services Department and the Local History Department of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library announce a collaborative program highlighting the history of the United States through American Girl dolls.
Library hosts first ever open mic
Poets, writers, musicians and one novelist gathered in the second-floor meeting room of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library on Monday for the library’s first ever open mic.
Kangaroo, other exotic animals visit library
Dozens of children at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library on Tuesday were hopping with excitement at the sight of a baby kangaroo.