It's the "Year of the Parks" in Bexley and our city's parks are rich with history. Join us to check out vintage Bexley Rec photos from Jeffrey Park, Norwood Amusement Park and Miller's Hill over the years! Find yourself and friends in photos from 1970's and 80's sports teams, Jeffrey Camps, and special events.  We'll have theme-related items to share from the historical society and library collections, and we encourage you to bring your own memorabilia to share.

Join us to discover something new about Bexley and its rich and interesting history.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7947922

Join the Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Lab for an evening of jazz and R&B! Nine talented middle and high school musicians across central Ohio are showing off their newly developed skills as jazz singers.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7958970

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

The 11th Annual Music Technology Workshop at Capital University is on Saturday, March 25, 2023. This free event is a community celebration for all things music, audio, video, and other creative arts productions. Using Capital’s immersive technology spaces and classrooms, area professionals and current students will host workshops and presentations throughout the day. Also, you won’t want to miss the Tech Olympics!

Learn from professionals, current students and faculty, and community members who will discuss topics such as: Video Game Audio, Recording Studio Techniques, Electronic Music Production, Keyboards, Synths, and Pedals, Creative Writing, Film and Television Production, and Photography

The lobby will feature a pop-up record store, cool demo gear, area vendors, and more! And…tons of giveaways! Gift cards, equipment from Rode Microphones, music gear, and swag from our amazing sponsors.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Five Play, the sister group of the world-renowned DIVA Jazz Orchestra, was formed in 1999. The quintet is comprised of DIVA's rhythm section and two of its foremost soloists. Five Play is rooted in the jazz tradition and is fueled and inspired by the members’ collective, creative vision to swing through the twenty-first century. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7947787

Bexley Chorale Society Spring Session 
First Rehearsal - Wednesday, March 29 - 6:00 pm - BHS Choir Room

The Bexley Choral Society’s Spring Edition is starting soon! Bexley Choral Society is a community choral group open to any Central Ohio singer high school age and above. There are no auditions, but Wednesday evening rehearsals will be held in preparation of an April event to be performed with Bexley Choral Department ensembles. The first rehearsal will be held Wednesday, March 29 at 6:00 pm in the BHS Choir Room. For more details or to sign up, email bexleychoralsociety@gmail.com.

Meet teen fiction authors J.C. Peterson and Kristy Boyce. J.C. Peterson is the author of Being Mary Bennet and Lola At Last. Kristy Boyce is the author of Hot British Boyfriend. Kristy's latest book, Hot Dutch Daydream will be released April 18, 2023 and Lola at Last will be hot off the presses for this author visit. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7975613

Would you like to get involved with Love Your Alley but not sure where to start? Join us at the Prospective Participant Workshop on Thursday, March 30th at 7:00 at the Bexley Public Library to learn some ideas to get started. I hope you’ll join us as we work together to restore biodiversity in Bexley! We will have local residents from last year’s winning alley talking about how they got started planning and how they worked together with their neighbors. We will have local artists, master gardeners and native plant landscapers to talk through ideas with. If you’re interested in making some changes to your alley or yard, come connect with us! 

Thank you Bexley Community Foundation for the generous grant to make LYA 2023 possible.

Monthly on the first Saturday of the month*, join volunteer bike mechanics and learn how to repair your own bike as well as bikes that are donated for kids and families that need them. If you would like to donate a bike to the Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes program, you can bring it to the open workshop dates, or you can drop it at 812 College Avenue. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Bexley Community Foundation and the Developmental Assets Resource Network (darncares.org)/

* Dates may be adjusted based on holidays or seasonal breaks - check the community calendar for up-to-date information.

When: April 1
What time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Where: Montrose 
Come one come all to the Montrose Elementary Annual FUN-FOR-ALL. The carnival is back after  a brief pause from Covid. FUN FOR ALL has been held at Montrose since The 1950s. The gym has carnival games, and a few classrooms are open with fun and crafts. There is one very popular and extraordinary classroom in particular: The Cake Walk. This is similar to musical chairs, with a sweet twist! 

This event is geared toward Elementary aged children. However stop by for nostalgia and some cotton candy. All you can play Wristbands are $12, and boxed lunch’s are $7. 

You can learn more by visiting www.montrosepto.com

Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7868560

Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer! 
https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7946297

Join us for a special evening with Joan Maloof, Ph.D., author and powerful spokesperson for our nation’s forests. We will celebrate Maloof’s April 4th book release, Nature’s Temples: A Natural History of Old-Growth Forests and learn more from her about the Old-Growth Forest Network, an organization she founded that is creating a network of protected forests across the US. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7948068

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

Enjoy the day off from school with a family movie. We'll have Lightyear up on the big screen as well as popcorn and light refreshments.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7868597

Join us at the Jeffrey Park (Behind Jeffrey Mansion) for the annual Easter Egg Dash at 12:00 pm. Don't be late as the over 4,000 eggs get picked up quickly. We will also have a handful of golden eggs hidden – find a golden egg and turn them in for a fun prize!

The Capstone Project of CCAD Senior, Andrew Gray, Cosmodrome focuses on educating 6-10 year old children about the basics of engineering by helping them to create a mini motorized widget. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7995325

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

Celebrate Spring and growing things by attending a lively discussion of the nonfiction book Lab Girl by Hope Jahren!

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7948124

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To learn more about the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and the impact they provide local businesses, visit bexleyareachamber.org.

Award winning comic creator Victor Dandridge, owner of U Cre-8 Comics, will challenge creators with exploring big stories through small spaces. Recommended for teens in grades 6-12.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

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 stories about springtime. We'll have fun, movement based music and activities.

In case of inclement weather, come see us at the Arbor & Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7868980

Calling all Bexley residents! Are you looking for an enjoyable evening that won't break the bank?  Have you missed out on live music since the pandemic? Do you support our great community at Capital Unviersity? If so, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 15 at 6:00 pm. The Main Street Music Fest is sure to provide all of this and more! With the generous support of Bexley Community Foundation, the 2nd annual Main Street Music Fest will bring together the communities of Capital University and the City of Bexley for a great night of fun, food, and most importantly, music! Learn more here.

https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/main-street-music-fest--1941762

Bexley Public Library
Bexley Library Auditorium

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with The Jasmine Spitzer Quintet!

The Jasmine Spitzer Quintet seeks out jazz tunes that aren’t found in the traditional canon of jazz standards, instead searching out modern compositions that still pay tribute to the rich history of this art form. The Jasmine Spitzer Quintet believes that jazz is a highly collaborative means of musical communication in which each individual plays an equally important role in the conversation.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7948286

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
One tap mobile: +19294362866,,8295522859# US (New York) 
Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

Money Smart Week(MSW) 2023

FinTech! What is it? When did it start? Is it secure? Who is creating this? Am I using this?

Join us and get your questions answered. Let’s raise your level of awareness in this new and innovative approach to improve services in finance.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7948389

Bexley Board of Health meetings are held on the third Tuesday on the first month of each quarter. To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. 

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

Bexley Public Library
Bexley Library Auditorium, BPL Virtual Programs

Join us as we celebrate the release of Karin Cecile Davidson's debut story collection, The Geography of First Kisses, winner of the 2022 Acacia Fiction Prize. Karin will read from her stories and discuss the collection with Michelle Herman, Author and Professor Emerita of English, MFA Program in Creative Writing, The Ohio State University. The stories of The Geography of First Kisses explore the geography and complications of love, as revealed in the book's description: “A New Orleans girl spends a year collecting boyfriends and all the while considers the reach of her misadventures; a newlywed couple travels to Tulsa in search of a horse gone missing, perhaps more in search of themselves; a new mother is faced with understanding the miracles and mysteries of faith when her baby disappears; a young daughter travels to Tallahassee with her mother, trying to unravel the meaning of love crossed with abandonment.” Available now for pre-order, the collection will be released on April 11th.

Author Bio: Karin Cecile Davidson is the author of the novel Sybelia Drive (Braddock Avenue Books, 2020). Her story collection The Geography of First Kisses was awarded the 2022 Acacia Fiction Prize and is forthcoming from Kallisto Gaia Press in 2023. Her stories have appeared in Five Points, Story, The Massachusetts Review, Colorado Review, Passages North, Post Road, The Los Angeles Review, and elsewhere. Her awards include an Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award, the Waasmode Short Fiction Prize, the Orlando Prize for Short Fiction, a Peter Taylor Fellowship, and residencies at the Fine Arts Work Center, the Atlantic Center for the Arts, and The Studios of Key West. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she now lives in Columbus, Ohio.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7946933

Join us for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history and sports to special themes.

In April, we'll be celebrating all things arbor!

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7979974

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

The leadership of the City of Bexley, the Bexley City School District, and the Bexley Public Library is working together to plan an ongoing community program called the One Bexley project. One Bexley isn’t intended to replace work that we are continuing to do within our own institutions to address gaps in equity or to in any way alleviate the need for our own systemic reforms.  Rather, One Bexley is a program designed for participation by our entire community, aiming to bridge gaps in understanding, deepen community unity, and provide the tools necessary to create cultural transformation and foster a dynamic sense of belonging for all residents and visitors in Bexley.  This is an ambitious and exciting initiative, and one that will require the awareness and participation of the entire community.  

In order for this to be successful, the program requires deep community participation in the planning stages as well as the project launch.  We are holding a planning session for community members interested in helping to proactively plan and lead this effort, in anticipation of a wider community program to come.  We’re sure you have a lot of questions, and we certainly don’t have all the answers.  Asking you to join us in thinking through this program and how it can be truly meaningful for our community is a critical part of setting it up for success.

If you would like to help with the One Bexley project, a planning session will be held on April 19th at 6:30 p.m..  In order to help us plan for small-group facilitation and meeting logistics, we ask that you RSVP in advance via this link.

Bike tour to examine:
Calm corridor south of Fair - Cassingham vs Remington

Apparel and footwear production make up approximately 10% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. With global population growth and an expected corresponding increase in consumers with disposable income, the percent contribution to global warming attributed to the fashion industry will continue to increase. Lisa Goldsand will discuss near and long term solutions involving technology and innovation, investment, and public / private partnership trends.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949017

According to the Red Cross, the Coronavirus pandemic has created critical shortages in blood supplies. Adequate blood donations are crucial to providing lifesaving blood transfusions for organ transplant recipients, cancer patients, trauma victims, and others. These supplies are needed now more than ever. 

Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7434889

BPL Parking Lot

Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from Capital University students! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.

For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley.

Fun Friday's live music is generously funded by the Samuel C. and Gale M. Shamansky Fund of Bexley Public Library.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7948922

Don't know where to throw? Drive through the Green Bexley Cleanup Day to discard select unwanted or unusable items on Delmar Drive. A list of accepted items will be available at greenbexley.org/earthandarbor ahead of the event. 

If you have items to discard that are still in good working order, please consider rehoming them instead of putting them in the landfill! This is an annual opportunity to properly dispose of select items you no longer need or want. We ask that you stay in your car at all times and let volunteers remove items from your vehicle.

Rehoming items and buying used keep materials out of the landfill and negates shipping emissions, excess packaging, the extraction of new materials, and the energy used to create new products.

We will not be accepting large furniture or household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals, oils, etc.). For information about how to discard these items, please visit greenbexley.org/recycle-right.

This event is only possible through the generosity of volunteers. Please sign up to join in the fun at greenbexley.org/earthandarbor.

Join City staff and planners as we discuss the amazing projects planned for Year of the Parks. At this session, you will be provided with information and updates on Year of the Parks, with a focus on Schneider Park as part of the larger Earth and Arbor Days Celebration. A second session will be held on May 11 at Commonwealth Park!

Green Bexley and Bexley’s Tree & Public Gardens Commission are excited to join forces on April 22, 2023 for the Earth and Arbor Days Celebration from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Schneider Park, a former landfill which now is part of a long trail system and houses the Bexley Community Gardens. What a way to recognize how far we’ve come! See our exciting list of partners at greenbexley.org/earthandarbor.

This year, we’re celebrating one earth, one trillion trees; this concept marries the values of both organizations with the idea that one trillion trees can combat the climate crisis, regeneratively. The event will have fun, hands-on activities for kids and the whole family and will be an opportunity to learn more about taking care of our planet and arboretum!

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. If you have expired or unused medications (pill or liquid) around your home, please consider properly discarding them on April 22 between 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Bexley Police Station, 559 N. Cassingham Road, Bexley, Ohio 43209. Syringes and needles will not be accepted.

With the weather warming and Spring on our doorstep, it’s a good time to tackle a little spring cleaning in our community. For the next couple of weeks, Mayor Ben is launching Trash Talk with the Mayor, a community cleanup where volunteers preregister for a one hour, small group litter cleanup event with the Mayor. Registration and further details can be found here.

All proceeds from BRAVO! support the Bexley Education Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to elevating the educational experience for all students in the Bexley City Schools.Most recently the Foundation provided the funding for the School District to purchase a laptop for every Bexley student in order to “level the playing field” in technology access and usage. Foundation grants and programs increase student engagement, support collaboration and community building and bring diverse voices into the schools and classrooms.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Bexley Public Library
Bexley Library Auditorium

Prepare for the upcoming Kentucky Derby through exploring one of its most celebrated traditions...the hats! Learn about the history of hat trends and fashions through the ages and try on different styles of hats to get inspired for this year's Derby Day. From bonnets and berets to cloches and pillboxes, Sarah-Grace Heller will discuss hat design and fashion trends with her extravagant collection of hats! Try some on to choose your favorite style. Feel free to bring one you would like to update with a new veil or trim.

Sarah-Grace Heller is the Department Chair and an Associate Professor of French, specializing in medieval French and Occitan literature, language, and material culture. Her publications include Fashion in Medieval France (Boydell, 2007), A Cultural History of Fashion in a Medieval Age (Berg, 2016), and articles related to sumptuary law, crusade literature, the Roman de la Rose, and the semiotics of culture. Her current project is titled Fashion’s Roots across the Romance Routes of the Mediterranean, 400-1300. She is president of the Société Guilhem IX which promotes Occitan scholarship, and serves on the editorial board of the journal Medieval Clothing and Textiles. She has served as director and associate director of OSU's Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7981005

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Always wanted a purple cone flower? Overloaded with daisies or elephant ears? This event allows community gardeners to share their divided perennials while selecting a few new gems. Please label your perennials with the plant name and its sun or shade preference. Bring your own containers for transporting "swapped" selections. Nothing to swap? No problem, you are welcome to participate and start your own garden. 

Questions? Contact JoAnn.Strasser@thompsonhine.com

Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume from our Human Resources Specialist. Reserve your 20-minute time slot by calling 614-231-2793, or clicking here.

In your session you will develop a top-notch resume that showcases your best job skills. Bring your work history, educational background, and previous resume if available. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949361

Bexley Library Auditorium, BPL Virtual Programs

Dr. Doug Tallamy is the inspiration for Love Your Alley. He created Homegrown National Park: a grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity throughout the country. We invite you to this inspiring, dynamic talk to learn simple steps that each of us can- and must- take to reverse declining biodiversity. Dr Tallamy will explain why we, ourselves, are nature’s best hope.    

Dr. Tallamy will be virtual, but join us in person in the Bexley Public Library auditorium or on Zoom.  

This program is in partnership with Green Bexley's Love Your Alley program, and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation.

Speaker Bio

Doug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 111 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home, The Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke, Nature's Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller, The Nature of Oaks, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award.    In 2021 he co-founded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari. His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, Allegheny College, Ecoforesters, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association.  

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7986471

Decompress through art! Local artist Abby Feinknopf will teach a variety of different art techniques and talk about how the practice of art journaling can improve our mental well-being. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7953034

Bexley Library Auditorium, BPL Virtual Programs

Learn how to meet the challenges that new businesses owners face from attorney Kevin Rouch, President of the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce. From choosing the kind of entity for your business, to understanding the legal issues involved with hiring employees, negotiating a lease, and protecting your products and ideas, Kevin will provide insights into the best practices for small business start-ups.

Kevin Rouch, a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, has been an attorney in Ohio for more than 37 years. As part of his practice, he has represented small businesses in almost all aspects of their operations and run businesses himself. In addition, Kevin is the President of the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce. He is also the former Theater Director of the Drexel Theatre in Bexley. A native of Zanesville, Kevin and his wife, Carol, live in Grandview Heights and have four grown children. Their youngest, Oliver, is a graduate of Capital University.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949635

Receive one-on-one assistance with your resume from our Human Resources Specialist. Reserve your 20-minute time slot by calling 614-231-2793, or clicking here.

In your session you will develop a top-notch resume that showcases your best job skills. Bring your work history, educational background, and previous resume if available. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949361

Tech Center Classroom

Having a hard time finding your favorite pictures on your phone or computer? Join our Technology Librarian, Josh, for basic tips on how to take back control of your photos.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949370

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

Join us to celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Friday, May 5th in the Bexley Public Library parking lot! This is a free, public event with no admission fee or ticket necessary, and is co-hosted by Bexley Minority Parent Alliance and Bexley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

To learn more, sign up to be an event volunteer, and/or join our planning committee, please visit bexleyminorityparents.org/event/aapi2023. 

Join us Friday, May 5, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for Bexley’s SUPER SCIENCE Block Party! A Fun-filled evening of activities, including a mini science fair (stations of hands-on science activities), science arts and crafts, inflatables and food trucks! This event will occur on Capital University’s front lawn.
With the support of our COSI Science Festival Committee (including CSG, Capital, St. Charles, and the Bexley Public Library) we are proud to be a part of the community events during the COSI Science Festival! We will be overseeing a variety of activities from May 3 - 5 culminating with this community event on May 5.
Parking will be available on side streets and any parking lots that are open to the public. This event does not require registration and is open to all ages. 
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Monthly on the first Saturday of the month*, join volunteer bike mechanics and learn how to repair your own bike as well as bikes that are donated for kids and families that need them. If you would like to donate a bike to the Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes program, you can bring it to the open workshop dates, or you can drop it at 812 College Avenue. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Bexley Community Foundation and the Developmental Assets Resource Network (darncares.org)/

* Dates may be adjusted based on holidays or seasonal breaks - check the community calendar for up-to-date information.

With the weather warming and Spring on our doorstep, it’s a good time to tackle a little spring cleaning in our community. For the next couple of weeks, Mayor Ben is launching Trash Talk with the Mayor, a community cleanup where volunteers preregister for a one hour, small group litter cleanup event with the Mayor. Registration and further details can be found here.

This trash talk will address litter pick-up on Nelson Road, meeting at the tennis court parking lot at Wolfe Park.

Join Peter Harrington from Native Landscaping and Consulting and members of the Love Your Alley team for this gardening skills class to learn skills with an expert gardener. Learn how to clean up your overgrown or under-tended alley space during a hands-on demonstration this spring. This will include techniques, tools, safety, and plenty of Q&A. This class will take place in an alley in Bexley. For details and updates please visit https://www.greenbexley.org/loveyouralley

2023 Yard Sale & Freecycle Day

This year, we’re expanding our community Yard Sale/ Freecycle to include Sunday! This all-weekend event will help buyers visit more locations and will allow community members who wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate on Saturdays.

This annual event is a great opportunity for residents to discard unwanted, usable items and re-home them to neighbors. Conversely, residents are able to obtain new-to-them items for a fraction of the price. In addition to keeping items out of the landfill, these events allow residents the opportunity to mingle and enjoy the outdoors!

Saturday 5/6 and Sunday 5/7 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – Community Yard Sale:
The Community Yard Sale will run on both days from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. You do not need to sell for the entire time, but are able to do so during these hours. Any resident may host a yard sale, provided they register. Yard sales may be held in the front yard for this one day only, but may not be held on or in front of the sidewalk or in the street. Registration is free!

Saturday 5/6 and Sunday 5/7 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Community Freecycle Event: The Community Freecycle event will run on both days from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. During these hours, residents may place items that are unsold between the sidewalk and the curb; you may choose to have your items out for any length of time during this window. Items that do not fit in this area may be placed directly behind the side walk (between the sidewalk and the house). Items or groupings of items must be clearly marked as free for the taking and must be marked “Freecycle Day.”

Any items not taken by 5:00 pm on Sunday must be removed from the front yard and disposed of or recycled via other means. 

Sign up here. 

Please contact Elizabeth Ellman with questions at eellman@bexley.org or (614) 559-4250.

2023 Yard Sale & Freecycle Day

This year, we’re expanding our community Yard Sale/ Freecycle to include Sunday! This all-weekend event will help buyers visit more locations and will allow community members who wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate on Saturdays.

This annual event is a great opportunity for residents to discard unwanted, usable items and re-home them to neighbors. Conversely, residents are able to obtain new-to-them items for a fraction of the price. In addition to keeping items out of the landfill, these events allow residents the opportunity to mingle and enjoy the outdoors!

Saturday 5/6 and Sunday 5/7 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – Community Yard Sale:
The Community Yard Sale will run on both days from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. You do not need to sell for the entire time, but are able to do so during these hours. Any resident may host a yard sale, provided they register. Yard sales may be held in the front yard for this one day only, but may not be held on or in front of the sidewalk or in the street. Registration is free!

Saturday 5/6 and Sunday 5/7 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Community Freecycle Event: The Community Freecycle event will run on both days from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. During these hours, residents may place items that are unsold between the sidewalk and the curb; you may choose to have your items out for any length of time during this window. Items that do not fit in this area may be placed directly behind the side walk (between the sidewalk and the house). Items or groupings of items must be clearly marked as free for the taking and must be marked “Freecycle Day.”

Any items not taken by 5:00 pm on Sunday must be removed from the front yard and disposed of or recycled via other means. 

Sign up here. 

Please contact Elizabeth Ellman with questions at eellman@bexley.org or (614) 559-4250.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Decompress through art! Local artist Abby Feinknopf will teach a variety of different art techniques and talk about how the practice of art journaling can improve our mental well-being. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7953035

To learn more about the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and the impact they provide local businesses, visit bexleyareachamber.org.

Join us to celebrate the Year of the Parks with an unforgettable groundbreaking event. Walk Commonwealth with City leaders and learn a bit about the history and future of this special park. While you learn and enjoy the space, Ohio School of Falconry will be be on hand for some amazing falconry fun. The event will culminate in a kick off to the park's upcoming improvements with a backhoe groundbreaking! All ages are welcome at this fun-filled event. We can't wait to see you there!

Bexley Library Auditorium

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Special note regarding Thursday, May 4th: from 5-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, however memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6850563

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Bexley Public Library

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Special note regarding Thursday, May 4th: from 5-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, however memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6850564

Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7868561

Join Green Bexley for the Love Your Alley Festival on Saturday, May 13. Swing by to pick up free native seedlings from Natives in Harmony and Native Landscaping and Consulting, enjoy kids activities and learn all about native plants and beneficial insects. The Strange Lab will offer a Pet a Bee and an OSU Lab will offer a beneficial insects table with spiders, lady beetles and more! Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative will be on hand to answer all your questions about pollinators.  Local artists will sell their artwork!  If you have native plants to share or swap, bring them by. There will be super fun music and delicious food! First 20 attendees will receive a gorgeous wooden sign for their pollinator garden.

Bexley Public Library Auditorium

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Special note regarding Thursday, May 4th: from 5-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, however memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6850565

Bexley Library Auditorium

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

Special note regarding Thursday, May 4th: from 5-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, however memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6850566

Bexley Public Library: Quiet Reading Room

Enjoy a family-friendly concert with a ProMusica Columbus String Quartet! Hear music that conveys some big emotions—from anger and fear to surprise, joy, and beyond! All ages welcome!

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7515515

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
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Yiddish Book Center "Stories of Exile" Reading Group
Discussion of On the Landing: Stories by Yenta Mash

Quiet Reading Room

The Bexley Public Library has been selected as a participating library for the Yiddish Book Center's "Stories of Exile" Reading Groups for Public Libraries for 2023. We will begin this year-long series with a discussion of On the Landing: Stories of Yenta Mash. Naomi Brenner, Associate Professor in the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures at The Ohio State University, will co-facilitate the book discussion to provide cultural and historical contexts for these stories translated from Yiddish. Registration is required; those who are registered for the reading group will receive a copy of On the Landing to read and return to the library after the book discussion.

About the reading group:

The Yiddish Book Center’s “Stories of Exile” Reading Groups for Public Libraries is a reading and discussion program to engage teens and adults in thinking about experiences of displacement, migration, and diaspora. In this program, librarians organize reading groups to discuss three books of Yiddish literature in translation, and one book related to the experience of a community served by their library. The Yiddish Book Center’s “Stories of Exile” Reading Groups for Public Libraries is made possible by a gift from Sharon Karmazin.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949849

Please join us at the upcoming Cassingham Calm Corridors Workshop scheduled on Tuesday May 16 at 6:30 pm at Bexley City Hall. During this workshop, we will discuss concepts for a safer, calmer connection between Bexley’s three public schools.

 Concepts currently being considered include tabletop intersections, bump-outs, and dedicated bike lanes on Cassingham between Fair and Main. We are providing this notice to ensure you’re able to ask questions and provide input on these concepts, including the concept of dedicated bike lanes. 

 We’d love to have your input on this important project, and hope to see you there!

Decompress through art! Local artist Abby Feinknopf will teach a variety of different art techniques and talk about how the practice of art journaling can improve our mental well-being.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7953036

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

Join us for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history and sports to special themes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7979975

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

This presentation will discuss the ecology and importance of beneficial beetles with a focus on fireflies and highlight strategies to support their populations in landscapes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7986613

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

What would it look like for us to redouble our efforts to ensure that each member of our community shares a deep sense of belonging?  How can we be better neighbors to new residents and to those who have historically been denied access to Bexley and communities like ours?  What if the best we had to offer - welcoming neighborhoods, a grounded sense of belonging, and dynamic opportunities for community members - was experienced equally by all members of our community?  

The One Bexley Project is a collaborative initiative of the City of Bexley, the Bexley City School District, and the Bexley Public Library, and will be a long term, multifaceted program designed to more deliberately and comprehensively bolster a community culture that ensures that Bexley is welcoming and provides a sense of belonging for all community members and visitors. The project aims to provide the information and tools necessary to create cultural transformation and foster a dynamic sense of belonging for all.  This is an ambitious and exciting initiative, and one that will require the awareness and participation of the entire community.

One Bexley is currently in the planning phase, involving a series of leadership and community workshops to help define the scope, format, and desired outcomes of the project. In order for this to be successful, the program requires deep community participation in the planning stages as well as the project launch. Our next workshop/session will be held on Thursday, May 18th at 6:30 pm at Schneider Hall in Capital University's Student Union. We would love to have you join us and look forward to adding your voice to this important and meaningful conversation.  In order to help us plan for small-group facilitation and meeting logistics, we ask that you RSVP in advance via this link.

Bexley Library Auditorium, BPL Virtual Programs

Join the Bexley Women’s Club for a preview of their annual House and Garden Tour. Local architect Amy Lauerhass of Lauerhass Architecture and Bexley Public Library’s Local History Librarian David Distelhorst, will share intriguing facts and stories about the architectural detail and history of each home on the 2023 tour. The tour will take place on Sunday, June 4, celebrating some of Bexley’s loveliest gardens and beautiful homes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949962

Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  

According to the Red Cross, the Coronavirus pandemic has created critical shortages in blood supplies. Adequate blood donations are crucial to providing lifesaving blood transfusions for organ transplant recipients, cancer patients, trauma victims, and others. These supplies are needed now more than ever. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7434890

https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1421

Bexley Library Auditorium

PANdemonium4 is a flute quartet of Ohio-based teacher-performer professionals, representing a diverse group of universities across the state. We share a mutual passion for promoting all things flute in Central Ohio and impacting the global future of chamber music collaborations within the setting of the quartet. One of the most active professional flute quartets in the country, PANdemonium4 regularly commissions and premieres new works for quartet. Developing the flute quartet repertoire and performing high-quality new works for audiences across the country is a major goal of the ensemble.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949906

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Spring is a perfect time to read a sweet romance. Local author Libby Kay will share her latest book, Falling For You, a romance set in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. She will be in conversation with Liz Donatelli, the host of the Reader Seeks Romance YouTube channel.

Book Description

CeCe LaRue knows what she wants in life, and in the kitchen, and that's control. She doesn't have time for distractions—from her past or present. But that doesn't mean a certain bright-eyed coworker hasn't captured her heart.

Evan Lawson is a chronic optimist, and he brings his sunny disposition to everything he does, especially his job at the diner. It's obvious why he loves his job so much, and it has everything to do with CeCe. He's been crushing on her for a while, but he's biding his time. Much like the perfect recipe, love cannot be rushed.
When a major food competition comes to town, Evan is thrilled at the prospect of competing. Despite her stellar culinary skills, CeCe is hesitant to participate. The celebrity chef host is more than a pretty face; he's the painful past she's been outrunning for years.

Can CeCe open herself up to the prospect of love and give Evan a chance? Can Evan's optimism keep them both afloat?

Falling For You is part of the Buckeye Falls series and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone read. Author Libby Kay's books are perfect for fans of Penny Reid and Sharon Sala's smalltown romances. These sweet romances will have readers falling in love with Buckeye Falls, Ohio. Slip in to this enchanting smalltown and stay awhile! You might just fall in love...

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7930547

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Connects
Understanding Memorial Day Through Stories and Artifacts

Bexley Library Auditorium

Commemorate Memorial Day and learn more about this federal holiday with educators from the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM). There will be hands-on learning activities for attendees of all ages including the opportunity to touch and try on artifacts from the Museum’s education collection, listen to stories of Veteran experiences featured in the Museum, and write letters of gratitude to those who served our nation that will then be distributed to Veterans during the Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the NVMM. This program is open to patrons of all ages.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7948757

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

BPL Parking Lot

Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from Red Healer! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.

For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley.

Fun Friday's live music is generously funded by the Samuel C. and Gale M. Shamansky Fund of Bexley Public Library.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7949998

Are you ready for great food and music in beautiful Havenwood Park? The 6^th season of the Bexley Jazz in the Park Series begins on Monday May 29! This season kicks off with the modern swing group, Whirlybirds, who put their own modern pop and jazz spin on a combination of original swing music, Dixieland, and Big Band Era standards. (https://www.whirlybirdsband.com/) 

To celebrate the 6th season of the Bexley Jazz in the Park Series, the Bexley Chamber of Commerce will host an accompanying Food Truck Festival at the May 29^th kick-off date.  The Chamber will provide a limited number of $3 vouchers for the food trucks. Attendees should stop by the chamber tent to pick one up. The following food trucks will be at this event:   Johnson's Ice Cream, Ninja Bowl, Cousins Maine Lobster, Taquitos, Fork in Nigeria, Explorers Club and Soul Crave.   

Food trucks will begin serving at 5:00 pm and the music kicks off at 5:30 pm. Grab a blanket or chair, bring a friend, and enjoy the sounds and sights of Bexley! Learn more here.

Bexley Public Library: Bexley Library Auditorium

Follow along with a soothing episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross and paint your own happy little trees. Supplies will be provided. Class size is limited to 30 participants and registration is required. Register online or by calling (614) 231-2793. Registration will open on May 1 at 10:00 AM.

Disclaimer: This is a "paint along" event, not an instructional painting class. There is no painting instructor present at this event and we do not teach painting techniques. This is a "paint along" event offered at no-charge to participants in an educational setting.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7948488

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

SUMMER COMMUNITY READ

Kick-off Party

Bexley Public Library

Friday, June 2/ 3:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the start of summer and reading together. Enjoy lots of fun activities, games, and prizes.

Learn more at https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8447591

https://www.facebook.com/events/753943976173784

Join us for PRIDE-themed activities and Bexley's Got Talent Community Talent Show and plenty of food trucks before the movie. Sing 2 will begin at around 9:00 pm.

The Main Event is an outdoor summer movie series located in the heart of Bexley, E. Main Street. At each Main Event, there are featured musical performances, family activities, crafts, and food trucks to enjoy before the movie begins. Check out our movie schedule below and join us for a movie and some fun on the lawn. The best part? It's free to attend!


For more details, visit: https://bexley.org/mainevent/

The second annual Bexley PorchFest will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, from 1 PM to 7 PM. We are again bringing the national “PorchFest” movement to Bexley. 

Bexley PorchFest will be a free, neighbor-driven day celebrating music and community, featuring musicians from a wide variety of genres. We are excited to build on last year’s unimagined success, which saw over 2,000 attendees enjoy a beautiful day of music!

For more details, visit https://www.hopsandgather.org/porchfest

The annual Bexley House & Garden Tour is not just to show some of the amazing history and homes in Bexley, but it is also our main fundraising event for the Bexley Women's Club Scholarships.

Bexley Women's Club has awarded over 925 Scholarships totaling over $585,000 to students in the Bexley area. The House & Garden Tour is a large part of what makes this possible.
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Over 200 volunteers are required to staff the tour. Volunteer opportunities exist almost all year round. Whether you are a member of the Bexley Women's Club, just want to volunteer, or want to become a sponsor, your help is welcome and needed!

For details, visit: https://www.bexleywomen.org/house-garden-tour

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8449001

The Libby app is BPL’s way to connect you to your next favorite eBook, audiobook, and magazine. Bring your handheld device and join Josh, BPL’s Technology Librarian, for a group instruction session on using Libby.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8464893

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Explore static electricity with STEM presenter Jack Brown. Enjoy various hands-on activities that make use of your sense of sight, sound, touch, and smell. You'll even be able to make your own lightning bolts! Recommended for ages 7 and up.

This event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Summer Community Read is generously funded by Friends of Bexley Public Library.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8506326

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Explore the science, theories, and wonders of our universe with faculty and students from The Ohio State University Astronomy Department. Meet us in the parking lot for a presentation, ask-an-astronomer mingling, and stargazing with telescopes (weather permitting). All ages welcome. 

This program is also in partnership with Astronomy on Tap, so feel free to grab a beverage from one of our local DORA partners and enjoy a cocktail while you learn about the cosmos. DORA Partners: Cafe Istanbul, Harvest Pizza, Giuseppe’s Ritrovo, Brassica, Moshi Sushi, and Rusty Bucket.

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register: https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8447290

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of racehorse Secretariat's legendary Triple Crown win! Enjoy the Disney film of his life's journey and triumphs in BPL's auditorium. All ages are welcome, and light snacks will be available.  

Movie Description

Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion.

Despite her lack of experience, housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over management of the family Thoroughbred farm after her father (Scott Glenn) becomes ill. Successfully navigating her way through the male-dominated world of horse racing, Chenery, together with veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich), fosters a gifted colt that ultimately crosses the finish line into history as the Triple Crown winner in 1973.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8464916

The Libby app is BPL’s way to connect you to your next favorite eBook, audiobook, and magazine. Prep for your next vacation and bring your handheld device for a group instruction session on Libby.
https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8464894

Help be part of the solution to stormwater pollution! Join us for our Bexley Community Backyards Workshop as we learn more about backyard conservation practices. EligibleFranklin County residents who attend will qualify for one $25 or $50 rebate on backyard conservation items like a rain barrel, compost bin or native trees/shrubs, or a $25 rebate for native perennial plants. Learn more about how what we do in our yards affects clean water and participate in the rebate program at https://www.communitybackyards.org/Workshop.   

St. Catharine's Procession will begin and end at St. Catharine's Church at 500 S. Gould.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

Join us to learn more about Eric Walker's novel, Lost Souls Recovered, inspired by his own family research and stories. It follows one family's fight for freedom in the post-Civil War American South. Books will be for sale, and Walker will also talk about the publishing process. 

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register.

Join us in person, or live stream this program at BexleyLibrary.org/TV.

A video recording will be available following this program on our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/@BexleyPublicLibrary.

Book Description

When the wife of a plantation owner dies on a fateful night in 1887, John Billingsly makes the gut-wrenching decision to leave his mother and everything he knows to flee their slave cabin in Richmond, Virginia. Instructed by his mother to find a cousin in Mt. Hope, Alabama, John wends his way south in hope of a better life.

With the plantation owner shadowing him every step of the way, his journey is perilous. One misstep could cost him his freedom— and his life.

Inspired by a true story, Lost Souls Recovered is a mesmerizing historical family saga of loss and gain, survival and self-reinvention, and one family's fight for freedom in the midst of the post-Civil War American South.

Author Bio

As an amateur genealogist and family historian, Eric Walker was impelled to write his debut novel Lost Souls Recovered when he discovered the richness of family stories through research of historical documents and those told to him by relatives. As he read historical documents and talked to relatives, he'd envision a way to bring to life in fiction form many of his ancestors who lived a hardscrabble life and who worked to overcome hardship. He believed the written word could unlock doors as well as the imagination and unite our spirit through our visions. He is working on a second novel involving land loss through force and intimidation during the early post-Reconstruction era. He is a lawyer and lives in Ohio. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8432203

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Celebrate Family History Day and explore your own family history. David, BPL's Local History Librarian, will help you get started with your research and share tips for keeping your discoveries organized.

Registration is required for this in-person program: https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8464939

To learn more about the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and the impact they provide local businesses, visit bexleyareachamber.org.

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

Your stuffed animal friend is invited to a stuffie sleepover at the library! You can drop off your stuffie anytime before 2 PM on Thursday, June 15. But you’ll have to wait until you pick up your friend on Friday, June 16 to hear about all the fun they had overnight at the library!

If you can't drop off your stuffie on Thursday before 2 PM, feel free to drop off anytime on Wednesday so your stuffed friend doesn't miss out on the fun!

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Ohio State Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor, Ness B. Schroff, and BPL Technology Librarian, Josh Bryant, discuss the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), including its history, applications, ethics, and future implications. Whether you are a complete newcomer to the world of AI or a seasoned expert, there will be something for everyone in this enlightening and informative discussion.

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register.

Join us in person, or live stream this program at BexleyLibrary.org/TV. A video recording will be available following this program on our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/@BexleyPublicLibrary.

Speaker Bio

Ness B. Shroff received his Ph.D. degree from Columbia University, NY in 1994 and joined Purdue university immediately thereafter as an assistant professor. At Purdue, he became Professor of the school of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of CWSA in 2004, a university-wide center on wireless systems and applications. In July 2007, he joined the ECE and CSE departments at The Ohio State University, where he holds the Ohio Eminent Scholar Chaired Professorship of Networking and Communications. From 2009-2012, he also served as a Guest Chaired professor of Wireless Communications at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and an Honorary Guest Professor at Shanghai Jiatong University. He currently holds a visiting position at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He currently serves as the Principal Investigator and Institute Director of the NSF AI Institute on Future Edge Networks and Distributed Intelligence (ai-edge.osu.edu).

Dr. Shroff’s research focuses on fundamental problems in machine learning, network optimization, stochastic control, and algorithmic design. His work contributes to the design, control, performance, pricing, and security of complex systems such as communication networks, computing, storage and cloud based systems, social networks, and recommendation systems.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8465058

Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged! 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8506492

Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music! CYNTsation will play from 5:30-7:00 PM and food trucks will be available starting at 5:00 PM.

For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley.

Fun Friday's live music is generously funded by the Samuel C. and Gale M. Shamansky Fund of Bexley Public Library.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8465636

Looking for some inspiration to pick up the pen? Struggling with writer's block? Or are you ready to enjoy the fun of the creative process? Join us for a day of writing led by the beloved literary and all-around creative artist, Mimi Chenfeld. Light snacks will be provided, but please also bring a packed lunch. Space is limited and registration is required: https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8442070

Instructor Bio:

Mimi Chenfeld was born and raised in New York City, Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld has been teaching people of all ages and backgrounds for her whole teaching life—through programs such as Headstart and Upward Bound—from early childhood programs to senior communities, from prisons to hospitals, elementary schools, high schools, and higher education institutions. She has presented programs in creative education in 45 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Great Britain. She has written numerous poems, stories, articles, and books. Her children’s novel, The House At 12 Rose Street, was adapted for a TV special and nominated for an Emmy. Her education books include such titles as Teaching in the Key of Life, Teaching By Heart, Celebrating Young Children and Their Teachers, Creative Experiences For Young Children, Teaching Language Arts Creatively, and Still Teaching In The Key of Life. One of Mimi’s favorite quotes is “nothing without joy” (Reggio Emilia).

The eagerly anticipated Bexley Dog Park is finally here! All are welcome to tour the park and meet our Animal Control Officer and other City officials. Stay tuned for more details! 


The dog park can be accessed from either the the Main Street Trailhead across from the intersection of Main and Parkview, or from the Schneider Park entrance on Astor, west of Sheridan.

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
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The City of Bexley invites you join them for their annual Juneteenth celebration. This year there will be a keynote speaker, author spotlight, spoken word and a special musical performance you don’t want to miss! Food will be provided by the city of Bexley but bring your favorite side dish to share, and we'll bring the hamburgers, hot dogs, and vegetarian options. Hosted by the Bexley Celebrations Committee, Bexley DEI, Culture People You, Bexley Minority Parent Alliance, Bexley Public Library, and the City of Bexley

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bexley-juneteenth-celebration-tickets-642112294157?fbclid=IwAR2b39m4zww2P7GDhc_g4idPaiZqUxE8hw0D5cN8iIQR6pqOD-sXB7gqc4Q

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

Join us for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history and sports to special themes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8465343

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice (or "soulstice") with a screening of Questlove's Oscar winning music documentary that explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. The documentary features unpublished footage of performances by Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight & the Pips at Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park).

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register: https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8465262

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Jim Kleefeld is back with another great interactive magic show! With lots of emphasis on cooperation, diversity, and teamwork, be ready to see plenty of things that will only seem magical if we all work together.

All ages are welcome but recommended for ages 4-12. 

This event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Summer Community Read is generously funded by Friends of Bexley Public Library.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8457812

Author David Meyers will share new stories, images and recipes of the former Kahiki Supper Club from his new book, The Kahiki Scrapbook. The Kahiki Supper Club, which was located in Eastmoor and closed in 2000, was one of the largest tiki-themed restaurants in the United States. 

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register: https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8470261

Join us in person, or live stream this program at BexleyLibrary.org/TV. A video recording will be available following this program on our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/@BexleyPublicLibrary.

Author Bio

David Meyers is a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of Miami University and The Ohio State University, he has been interested in history since childhood. This has led him to write a number of non-fiction books on a variety of topics, many of which have been neglected by other historians. In 2019, he was inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame it recognition of his work.

Website: https://www.explodingstove.com

He frequently collaborates with his daughter, Elise Meyers Walker. Their crime stories have been dramatized on such shows as “Curious and Unusual Deaths” (Discovery/Arts & Entertainment), “Jerry Springer’s Tabloid” (Investigation Discovery), and “Deadly Women” (Investigation Discovery).

David has also written several novels and a handful of works for the stage, including two full length musicals: "The Last Christmas Carol" and "The Last Oz Story," both of which are available from Dramatic Publishing. 

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Join us at the Fairy Village in the South Bexley Community Gardens for a fun summer themed storytime. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy stories about summer! We'll have fun movement based music and activities.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8457879#branch

Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or

visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  

According to the Red Cross, the Coronavirus pandemic has created critical shortages in blood supplies. Adequate blood donations are crucial to providing lifesaving blood transfusions for organ transplant recipients, cancer patients, trauma victims, and others. These supplies are needed now more than ever. 

Extra safety precautions by the Library and the Red Cross will be followed to protect the health of all donors and staff. 

Ages 3-7

Buckle up and head on over to the library where you can make your own car out of cardboard boxes! Afterwards we'll enjoy a short cartoon in our newly decorated cars.

Supplies are limited and will be provided on a first come first served basis. Ages 3-7.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8544572

Are you ready for great food and music in beautiful Havenwood Park? The June concert will feature The Robert Mason Trio! The Robert Mason Trio recently released their debut album, State of Soul, featuring a blend of jazz and soulful sounds. Robert has also performed at venues and events such as: Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Columbus Jazz and Ribs Festival, and the Lincoln Theatre.

Food trucks begin serving at 5:00 pm and music kicks off at 5:30 pm. Grab a blanket or chair, bring a friend, and enjoy the sounds and sights of Bexley!

Join Dr. Jennifer Cheavens, professor of psychology at The Ohio State University, to hear on how performing acts of kindness can positively impact mental health and relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression by promoting social connection. Cheavens recently published a study in The Journal of Positive Psychology, with clinical psychologist David Cregg, called "Healing through Helping," which was featured on NBC's Today show earlier this year.  

This program is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the connection between mental health and acts of kindness. Whether you are looking for ways to improve your own well-being or simply curious about the latest research in this area, you won't want to miss this informative and engaging talk.

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register: https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8503262

Join us in person, or live stream this program at BexleyLibrary.org/TV. A video recording will be available following this program on our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/@BexleyPublicLibrary.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

State Senator Hearcel Craig, of Ohio's 15th District, and State Representative Dontavius Jarrells, of Ohio's 1st District, are holding a Town Hall Meeting. Meet your elected officials, and bring your questions and concerns about the issues impacting Ohio. While the Town Hall starts at 7pm, join us for a meet-and-greet from 6:30-7pm. 

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register:https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8518973

Join us in person, or live stream this program at BexleyLibrary.org/TV. A video recording will be available following this program on our Tube Channel at youtube.com/@BexleyPublicLibrary.

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Let's have a Pajama Party in the middle of the day! Come dressed in your PJs and ready to dance! We'll dance to the best children's songs and read some stories. Crafts will be available, as well. You may have seen the Pajama Dance Party videos on our YouTube channel, but this will be LIVE and in person! We can't wait to dance with you!

Summer Community Read is generously funded by Friends of Bexley Public Library.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8544595

Explore the science, theories, and wonders of our universe with faculty and students from The Ohio State University Astronomy Department. Meet us in the parking lot for a presentation, ask-an-astronomer mingling, and stargazing with telescopes (weather permitting). All ages welcome. 

This program is also in partnership with Astronomy on Tap, so feel free to grab a beverage from one of our local DORA partners and enjoy a cocktail while you learn about the cosmos. DORA Partners: Cafe Istanbul, Harvest Pizza, Giuseppe’s Ritrovo, Brassica, Moshi Sushi, and Rusty Bucket.

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register:https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8447300

Rescheduled from the spring, tweens and teens are invited to join us for this art wellness series July 2, 9, & 16 of 2023!

Combining drawing, coloring, painting, and collage, we'll discover how to design Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) on card-sized canvases. Artist Abby Feinknopf will lead kids in a variety of different techniques and help participants explore their individual creativity in this wellness workshop. 

 https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8554535

The Bexley Education Foundation will host an Alumni Open House on Monday, July 3rd from 10 am -1 pm at Bexley High School.  Student led tours and light refreshments will be available.  Please enter through the main entrance to the Cassingham Complex.  All alumni are welcome!  Questions may be directed to Wendy Hauswirth at alumni@bexley.us.

8:00am - John Barr 5K Race (Jeffrey Mansion)
9:30am - Bexley Parade
6:00pm - Community Celebration (Capital Front Lawn)
10:00pm - Fireworks (Capital Soccer Field)

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8544668

Bexley Library Auditorium

Think you know the common backyard mammals? Think again. Ohio Nature Education will share with you some little known facts about common Ohio mammals and TEST your knowledge. Live animals and study skins included.

This event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Summer Community Read is generously funded by Friends of Bexley Public Library.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8506493

Bexley Library Auditorium
Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged!

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8430768

Bexley Library Auditorium
Join Astronaut Kathy Sullivan, the first American woman to conduct a spacewalk, and local author/illustrator Michael Rosen as they discuss their new children's book, How to Spacewalk: Step-by-Step with Shuttle Astronauts. Book is for ages 6-10 years.

Join Horticulturalist Sean McKay as he leads a tour of the South Bexley Community Garden, this coming Monday, July 10, beginning at 10:30.  Kids will enjoy learning about various plant families and then the Children’s Garden education team will show them how to make warm, fuzzy pom poms with yarn.  Kids can share their fuzzies and learn about the garden through interactive participation.  Please contact bexleygardens@gmail.com with questions.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8499320

Join us on Zoom for a virtual session of On the Landing: Stories of Yenta Mash.  Matt Johnson, Senior Lecturer, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, and Director of Yiddish and Ashkenazic Studies at The Ohio State University, will co-facilitate the book discussion to provide cultural and historical contexts for these stories translated from Yiddish.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Citizen Review Board meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To learn more about the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and the impact they provide local businesses, visit bexleyareachamber.org.

A community conversation with Legal Scholar Marc Spindelman

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8499682

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8544671

Bexley Library Auditorium

Celebrate all things Llama with great picture book read-alouds, fun llama crafts, music and a special surprise guest. Ages 4 and up.

Summer Community Read is generously funded by Friends of Bexley Public Library.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8518993

Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from Dave Buker and the Historians! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.

For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley.

Fun Friday's live music is generously funded by the Samuel C. and Gale M. Shamansky Fund of Bexley Public Library.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8544697

Bexley Library Auditorium

Enjoy the outdoors inside! Build your own comfy fort, make s'mores, and watch a camping themed cartoon with your family.

Join us for music, food, and a whole lot of splash pad fun as we celebrate the opening of the Schneider Park Splash Pad! Located near the Community Garden, playground, and picnic shelter, the splash pad is the newest addition to Schneider Park. The traveling foosball and ping pong tables will also be present. Don't miss this chance to beat the summer heat and check out one of the coolest parks around!

Monthly on the first Saturday of the month*, join volunteer bike mechanics and learn how to repair your own bike as well as bikes that are donated for kids and families that need them. If you would like to donate a bike to the Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes program, you can bring it to the open workshop dates, or you can drop it at 812 College Avenue. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Bexley Community Foundation and the Developmental Assets Resource Network (darncares.org)/

* Dates may be adjusted based on holidays or seasonal breaks - check the community calendar for up-to-date information.

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8435692

BPL Virtual Programs

Join us for a virtual field trip to the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA. Tour the Center and learn more about the mission to recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish literature and culture.

Patrons will be introduced to the Yiddish Book Center's architecturally distinct building, designed to resemble an Eastern European Jewish shtetl, or village, located in an apple orchard in western New England. Offered in conjunction with the library’s “Stories of Exile” reading group, which features works in Yiddish translation exploring questions of homelands, journeys, identity, and belonging, this tour will tell the story of how the book center was founded, what kinds of programs it runs, and how the Yiddish language continues to survive and grow today.

Held via Zoom, the program will consist of a short, lively lecture by Jennifer Young, Education Programs Manager at the Yiddish Book Center, followed by a Q&A. Closed captioning will be provided.

Bexley Board of Health meetings are held on the third Tuesday on the first month of each quarter. To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. 

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8471912

Drexel Theatre

Theatre #3

Join us for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history and sports to special themes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8449002

Bexley Library Auditorium
Youth ages 8-18 are invited to an afternoon of gaming fun at the library. Join us for video games on the big screen, Minecraft on PC, Pokemon, board games, card games, and more set up in the auditorium.

AUGUST SPECIAL ELECTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Wednesday, July 19 / 7pm
Join us at this special pop up program packed with information to better understand the August 8 Special Election--Issue 1 and voting law changes.

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8471919

Quiet Reading Room

Remember the soda fountain at Wentz's? Do you have a favorite flavor of Johnson's Ice Cream? Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and join us to share memories and discover more about the history of past and present Bexley ice cream shops. We'll have theme-related items to share from the historical society and library collections, and we encourage you to bring your own memorabilia to share. 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Explore the science, theories, and wonders of our universe with faculty and students from The Ohio State University Astronomy Department. Meet us in the parking lot for a presentation, ask-an-astronomer mingling, and stargazing with telescopes (weather permitting). All ages welcome. 

This program is also in partnership with Astronomy on Tap, so feel free to grab a beverage from one of our local DORA partners and enjoy a cocktail while you learn about the cosmos. DORA Partners: Cafe Istanbul, Harvest Pizza, Giuseppe’s Ritrovo, Brassica, Moshi Sushi, and Rusty Bucket.

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register: 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8447327

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8518995

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8471923

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and learn more about Ohio's ice cream history. Author Renee Casteel Cook will share her recent book, Ohio Ice Cream: A Scoop of History, and take us on a tour of tasty treats from the 3Cs to the smaller cities like Bexley, sampling stories from the late 1800s to the present day. 

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8473214

Art Builds Community Workshop

Join local artist Richard "Duarte" Brown for an exciting art workshop at the Bexley Public Library! This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to unleash their creativity and learn new art techniques.

Please register, space is limited.  Registration opens on July 1st.

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8503266

It's time for the Summer Plant Swap! Exchange plants, cuttings, and seeds, and check out BPL's new Seed Library. A master gardener will be on hand from 2pm - 4pm to answer your gardening questions and give tips on how to care for your new plants. 

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8544713

Bexley Library Auditorium
Let's jump back to the future with a totally tubular celebration of decades past! Come in your hippest clothes from the 2000s and back, stick around for some groovy crafts, play radical retro video games, and so much more, daddio!

Summer Community Read is generously funded by Friends of Bexley Public Library.

With Franklin County's 2023 property reappraisal set to conclude this year, property owners can expect to receive updated property values in August. In preparation, Bexley City Councilwoman Jessica Saad and the City of Bexley are pleased to host an information session with Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano. Auditor Stinziano will present on how the reappraisal process was conducted and share how home values are likely to be affected. Learn more here
.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/7434892

Bexley Library Auditorium

Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley. 

Fill-The-Cruiser Annual School Supplies Drive
Sunday, July 30 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Rubino's Pizza Parking Lot

Join our Police Department and the Bexley Police Academy Alumni Association at the Annual Fill-a-Cruiser School Supply Drive on Sunday, July 30 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Rubino's Pizza Parking Lot. Supplies will benefit local students. Mark your calendars and help us make a difference for our students and teachers!

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8544792

Art Builds Community Workshop

Bexley Library Auditorium

Join local artist Richard "Duarte" Brown for an exciting art workshop at the Bexley Public Library! This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to unleash their creativity and learn new art techniques.

Are you ready for great food and music in beautiful Havenwood Park? This series finale showcases the vocal sounds of Sydney McSweeney, who has been a featured vocalist with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra, the Philly (Philadelphia) Pops and several local groups throughout Columbus over the years. (https://www.sydneymcsweeney.com/)

Food trucks begin serving at 5:00 pm and music kicks off at 5:30 pm. Grab a blanket or chair, bring a friend, and enjoy the sounds and sights of Bexley! Learn more here.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8486357

Bexley Library Auditorium
Join our furry friends at the library for some one-on-one reading time. Kids entering grades K-3 will have a chance to spend 10-15 minutes reading to a therapy dog. Arrive a few minutes beforehand to pick out a book to read or bring your own. Additional activties will be provided in between reading times. Registration opens on July 10.

https://www.bexleylibrary.org/event/8473201

Follow along with a soothing episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross and paint your own happy little trees. Supplies will be provided. Class size is limited to 30 participants and registration is required. Register online or by calling (614) 231-2793. Registration will open on July 1 at 10:00 AM. 

Disclaimer: This is a "paint along" event, not an instructional painting class. There is no painting instructor present at this event and we do not teach painting techniques. This is a "paint along" event offered at no-charge to participants in an educational setting.

Join us for National Night Out for free food, tons of fun, and best of all, the chance to spend time getting to know Bexley's police officers. This national initiative provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together.

• https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8486487
• BPL Parking Lot

The fire truck is coming to the library! Meet and greet your local firefighters, plus get a chance to check out their fire truck. 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Monthly on the first Saturday of the month*, join volunteer bike mechanics and learn how to repair your own bike as well as bikes that are donated for kids and families that need them. If you would like to donate a bike to the Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes program, you can bring it to the open workshop dates, or you can drop it at 812 College Avenue. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Bexley Community Foundation and the Developmental Assets Resource Network (darncares.org)/

* Dates may be adjusted based on holidays or seasonal breaks - check the community calendar for up-to-date information.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8457853
Bexley Library Auditorium
Finish summer on a high note as we wrap up Summer Community Read. Turn in your trackers and have some fun. You can meet Gerald and Piggie, play some games and get a chance to win prizes. We'll end by forming our own bucket drumline with 614MusicWorks.

To learn more about the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and the impact they provide local businesses, visit bexleyareachamber.org.

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8519021
Bexley Library Auditorium
Celebrate Bexley Day by learning more about how our community developed over time. Bexley Historical Society trustee and member of Bexley's Architectural Review Board, Larry Helman, will share fun and fascinating stories about Bexley history and architecture. This event is also an opportunity to learn more about the Bexley Century Home initiative, an effort to recognize the 100th birthdays of Bexley homes, through a grant from the Bexley Community Foundation.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8544822
Bexley Library Auditorium
Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch the classics and enjoy some light snacks.

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA) will be kicking off their annual back-to-school picnic for the 2023-2024 school year at Jeffrey Park’s picnic shelter house which is located near the larger playground. BMPA will be providing the burgers, hot dogs, and drinks. You are invited to bring a dessert if your last name begins with A-L, or a side dish if your last name begins with M-Z. All are welcome, so bring your family and friends! Learn more here.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Join us at the pool on the first day of school! This event is free for Bexley residents aged 21+. Turn in that PTO form and take the day off, or bring your laptop to the pool. Celebrate surviving summer.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8506494

Tweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged! 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8518992

BPL Parking Lot
Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from the OG Players! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.

For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley.

Fun Friday's live music is generously funded by the Samuel C. and Gale M. Shamansky Fund of Bexley Public Library.

Each year the Bexley Recreation and Parks Department (BRPD) releases three seasonal activity brochures. The Winter/Spring Brochure is released in January, the Summer Brochure is released in April, and the Fall Brochure is released in August. Specific activities for any given season are listed in that season's brochure. To view the current brochure or learn more about this specific event, please visit https://bexley.org/activitybrochure/.

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
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Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8499080

Bexley Public Library

Creation Station

Join us in the Creation Station to learn the basics of GarageBand and how to write a song. We'll walk through how to set up a session, record a voice, and use a keyboard to mimic a variety of other instruments. 

Space is limited, and registration is required. 

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7434893

Bexley Public Library
Bexley Library Auditorium
Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8471944

Bexley Public Library
Tech Center Classroom
Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed? Join David, BPL’s Local History Librarian, to explore online databases that help you find past and present information on your house and property.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8545013

Bexley Public Library
Bexley Library Auditorium
Join us in the BPL Auditorium for a local author festival! With more than 40 authors from Ohio and beyond, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover new books, meet authors, and take home signed books.

The 2nd Annual Smoke and Fire Festival in Bexley will showcase amazing BBQ flavors of local vendors and foodies, live music by Lungu Vybz Reggae, and BOB RAS. Join us at Schneider Park on August 26 from 5:00pm - 10:00pm  for this FREE and family-friendly event.


More information can be found at https://bexley.org/celebrations/smokefire/.

Meet with President Kaufman and VP Finance Bill Mea to learn about Capital's planning for the future as it relates to Land Use Strategy in Bexley.  This meeting is optional and is to help provide background as we delve into the planning process.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8471945

Bexley Public Library
Tech Center Classroom

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the social media platforms? Join us for tips on how to make them work for you!

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Monthly on the first Saturday of the month*, join volunteer bike mechanics and learn how to repair your own bike as well as bikes that are donated for kids and families that need them. If you would like to donate a bike to the Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes program, you can bring it to the open workshop dates, or you can drop it at 812 College Avenue. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Bexley Community Foundation and the Developmental Assets Resource Network (darncares.org)/

* Dates may be adjusted based on holidays or seasonal breaks - check the community calendar for up-to-date information.

In conjunction with Bexley BrewFest, we’re excited to announce our Labor Day plans for 2023. Join us for a carnival-themed block party along Main Street, with live music, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and more! For more details, click here. 

The 2023 Bexley BrewFest will feature craft brews, seltzers, and ciders produced by some of the best craft breweries in the Buckeye State. A ticket is required to participate in the BrewFest and more details can be found here.

The Paws in the Pool Event is back at the David H. Madison Community Pool! The day after the pool closes, we open our facility to dogs of all sizes for the opportunity to splash for an hour! This event is open to all Bexley Residents and the leisure and competition pools will be open for dog swim. Pre-Registration is required and spots are limited. To learn more or sign up, click here.

Learn how to harvest seeds from Sean McKay of Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Seed saving is a simple method of propagation for home gardeners that consists of collecting the seeds that plants produce and saving them to sow the following year. Saving your own seeds is less expensive than purchasing new seed packets or grown transplants from the store, AND can be added to the BPL Seed Library for the community to enjoy.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8953683

Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives. 

The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here. 

1. Bike Boulevard Route Work

2. Calm Corridor Update

3. North Cassady Concept

4. Brainstorm 

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Join us to learn more about the private schools in Bexley: Columbus School for Girls and St. Charles Preparatory School. Each school is celebrating a historic anniversary this year (125 for CSG, and 100 for St. Charles). Corey Baker, CSG's Director of Library Services, and Louis Fabro, St. Charles's Director of Communication and Alumni Affairs, will share facts and stories about the history of these prestigious schools in our community.

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register.  Join us in person, or live stream this program on BexleyLibrary.org/TV.https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8954464

Join Gail Spirit Sky, a Laughter Yoga instructor since 2009, to calm your soul and tap into your inner strength. She will lead you through a routine full of laughter and yoga that melts away the stress of your day. Leave this virtual session feeling happy and refreshed.

This is Gail Spirit Sky's 13th year doing Laughter Yoga at Bexley Public Library.

Online registration is required to receive the Zoom link. https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8953685

Our 2023 Fun Friday series is wrapping up with our 2nd annual National Road Car Show! Enjoy great food from local food trucks, listen to music from the Antoine Fatout Trio, and peruse an array of amazing cars on display by local car enthusiasts. The National Road Car Show with local food trucks will run from 5-8 PM with the Antoine Fatout Trio performing from 6-7:30 pm.

Food from Paddy Wagon and Lady Sprinkleton III food trucks.

For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley.

Experience the joy and beauty of poetry with an afternoon of readings from Mimi Chenfeld, Fred Andrle, Jerry Roscoe, and Rose Smith.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8897793

Wish you could use your French and find others who want to read, listen, and converse in it? We will use short stories and media as a springboard for sharing our experiences and views. Open to French learners and speakers of all levels and life stages. Just a friendly space for enjoying the language and some of the cultures where it is spoken.

The Fun with French series is scheduled on Sundays from 3-4 PM in the BPL Quiet Reading Room on the following dates:

September 10
September 17
September 24
October 1
This program is co-sponsored by The Ohio State University Department of French and Italian.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

Follow along with a soothing episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross and paint your own happy little trees. Supplies will be provided. Class size is limited to 30 participants and registration is required. Register online or by calling (614) 231-2793. Registration will open on September 1 at 10:00 AM.  https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8945970

Disclaimer: This is a "paint along" event, not an instructional painting class. There is no painting instructor present at this event and we do not teach painting techniques. This is a "paint along" event offered at no-charge to participants in an educational setting.

Gain insights as to why we collect what we do and when we should be concerned about our collecting. Learn about practical tips and resources to assist in downsizing and reducing clutter in our lives.
https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8954516

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To learn more about the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and the impact they provide local businesses, visit bexleyareachamber.org.

Listen to the best and brightest musicians Capital University has to offer!

If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register.https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8967712

Meet with Dr. Jason Fine and Harley Williams of Bexley City Schools to learn about BCS's planning for the future as it relates to Land Use Strategy in Bexley.  This meeting is optional and is to help provide background as we delve into the planning process.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for five months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 18 through October 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org. For the most up to date information regarding delays or early closings, visit facebook.com/bexleyfarmersmarket.

Join us as we celebrate the release of award-winning author Bart Elmore's latest book, Country Capitalism: How Corporations from the American South Remade Our Economy and the Planet. Nick Breyfogle, Associate Professor of History at OSU and the Director of the Harvey Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching, will moderate the discussion.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8858295

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Join the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for a Blood Drive at the Bexley Senior Center on 420 North Cassady. Share a pint and save a life! Donate and receive a legendary Versiti bottle koozie, while supplies last. Walk ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Click here or call 614-347-4949 to schedule your appointment.

Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed? Join David, BPL’s Local History Librarian, to explore resources that help you find past and present information on your house and property.

Registration is required for this in-person program. https://bexleylibrary.org/event/8954531

Petals That Inspire and LW Events have joined forces to host the first annual BloomFest at The Flourish Studio (655 N.Cassady Ave Columbus OH 43219) on Sunday, September17th from 11am to 2pm. BloomFest was created to showcase women-run businesses in the greater Columbusarea that currently do not operate out of a storefront. This festival will be held insideThe Flourish Studio and out in the parking lot. Learn more here.