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First Drafts Book Club

Sky Full of Elephants: A Novel

2025-08-14 19:00:00 2025-08-14 20:00:00 America/New_York First Drafts Book Club Books, Bites and Beverages! Combustion Brewery & Taproom -

Thursday, August 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 19:00:00 2025-08-14 20:00:00 America/New_York First Drafts Book Club Books, Bites and Beverages! Combustion Brewery & Taproom -

Books, Bites and Beverages!

First Drafts Book Club has something for everyone. Each month features a book from a different genre. On each second Thursday, we will have snacks and libations to fuel our conversations (and sometimes friendly debate) about that month's book.

If you need accommodations for a class or event, contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221.

Date Book Title Author
July 2025 The Winter Sea Susanna Kearsley
August 2025 Sky Full of Elephants: A Novel Cebo Campbell
September 2025 The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi S. A. Chakraborty
October 2025 Havoc Christopher Bollen
November 2025 Never Whistle at Night:An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology Shane Hawk & Theodore C. Van Alst
December 2025 The Life Impossible: A Novel Matt Haig

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | events |

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Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Upcoming events

Fri, Aug 29, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Join us for Teen Crafternoon every Friday! Try our featured craft or get creative with your own idea. All materials provided—just bring your imagination.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Both Locations
Both library locations are closed in observance of the holiday. Our eBranch is open 24/7.

Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Sep 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2-and 3-year-olds

Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Barn,Meeting Room A
A storytime for 4- and 5-year-olds

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza
Kick back after school and get your game on!

Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Connect with fellow board game enthusiasts and dive into a wide variety of tabletop experiences from light strategy to immersive gameplay.

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main
ESOL classes are offered for FREE by the Columbus Literacy Council. Register by calling 614-282-7661.

Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
All experience levels welcome.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2-and 3-year-olds

Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pickerington Main - Barn,Meeting Room A
A storytime for 4- and 5-year-olds

Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Join us for a delightful seasonal craft and story time, presented in partnership with the Fairfield County Park District!

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Take a break, breathe deep, and “fill your cup” at our relaxing mindfulness event. Learn about ways you can manage your stress this school year while enjoying a free drink and crafts!

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
In this 4-week series, we’ll dive into the colorful world of acrylic painting while having fun and letting our creativity flow.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room
Join Myron Thomas from the Chess Enterprise every Wednesday for chess lessons.

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Kids in kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
This event is full

Wed, Sep 03, 6:20pm - 6:40pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Kids in kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!

Wed, Sep 03, 6:40pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Kids in kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!

Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for ages 0-23 months

Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2-and 3-year-olds

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Kick back after school and get your game on!

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main
ESOL classes are offered for FREE by the Columbus Literacy Council. Register by calling 614-282-7661.

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Conference Room
Explore this academy, make friends and rivals, and learn what magic means to you! All experience levels welcome.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Pickerington Main - Barn
Kids in kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!
This event is full

Thu, Sep 04, 6:20pm - 6:40pm
Pickerington Main - Barn
Kids in kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!

Thu, Sep 04, 6:40pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Barn
Kids in kindergarten through 4th grade can read one-on-one with a volunteer!

Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
A storytime for children ages 2 - 5

Fri, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen
Join us for Teen Crafternoon every Friday! Try our featured craft or get creative with your own idea. All materials provided—just bring your imagination.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Turn old tech into new treasure!

Mon, Sep 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2- and 3-year-olds

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Make meaningful connections as we read and discuss a variety of books.

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
A storytime for children ages 2 - 5

Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.

Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday following the PLSD calendar.