Community calendar – Sept. 12

Events listed for Thursday, Sept. 12

Bartholomew County

Library Babies — 10 to 10:30, 10:35 to 11, and 11:05 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime. Library Babies is geared toward children birth to 18 months and their caregivers. To register, call the children’s desk at 812-379-1288.

Blood Drive — 2 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Help us meet our goal of 14 lifesaving donations for Indiana patients in need! Each donation impacts up to three local lives. Appointments preferred and please bring photo ID.

Tween Game Time — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Stop by after school for some laid-back fun as playing a collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.

Teen Thursgame — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Come check out our new arcade machine and impress all your friends with your Street Fighting skills. The winner will receive a prize, so prove your strength and challenge your rivals to be crowned the Ultimate Street Fighter.

Columbus Park Board — 4 p.m., City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus.

Open Mic Night — 5 to 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Hear and be heard at this open mic night. Enjoy original poetry and readings from local artists, or present your own writing in a relaxed and nonjudgmental space. Due to the open format, this event may involve topics or language that may upset some listeners. Discriminatory language will not be tolerated. Recommended age 14+.

Jennings County

County Commissioners — 9 a.m., Government Center, 200 E. Brown St., Vernon.

Vernon Town Council — 7 p.m., Vernon Gym, 29 E. Washington St., Vernon.