LET’S ROCK & ROLL!
March 4 - May 22
We’ve partnered with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to bring you backstage and connect you with some of rock music’s iconic artifacts. Plus, we’ll have free programs and activities for rock lovers of all ages. This exhibit is supported by the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation, with additional support from the Ohio History Connection.
EXHIBITS AT MAIN LIBRARY
Part of the Machine:
Rock & Pinball
Rock & Pinball
Test your mettle on six Rock & Roll pinball machines in our atrium! Plus, check out a drum set used by KISS and photos of iconic rock stars.
The History of
Rock & Roll in Columbus
Rock & Roll in Columbus
Visit our second floor History Gallery to explore the roots of rock in central Ohio.
Plus, stop by our Local History & Genealogy area on the third floor and try to match the Ohio musician with their real name. While you’re there, share your most memorable concert experiences.
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
AT MAIN LIBRARY
AT MAIN LIBRARY
Baby Laptime: Baby & Beats
Bring your baby rock stars to move and groove. Ages 0-18 months.
Monday, March 10
10:30-11 a.m.
10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, April 17
1:30-2 p.m.
1:30-2 p.m.
Rockin’ Toddler Storytime
Toddlers will rock out with stories and songs. Ages 18 months – 3 years.
Tuesday, March 11
10:30-11 a.m.
10:30-11 a.m.
Rock Star Storytime
This rockin’ Storytime for preschoolers is sure to be a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time. Ages 3-6.
Wednesday, March 12
10:30-11 a.m.
10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, March 13
10:30-11 a.m.
10:30-11 a.m.
Friday, March 14
10:30-11 a.m.
10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, March 15
11-11:30 a.m.
11-11:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 16
1:30-2 p.m.
1:30-2 p.m.
Teens Create: Rock On
Celebrate the spirit of Rock & Roll! Explore music, art and self-expression. Ages 12-17.
Monday, March 17
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
Kids Create: Punk Rocks
Unleash your creativity! Design and decorate your very own “punk” rock using paint, markers and craft supplies. Ages 7-11.
Tuesday, March 25
4-5 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Rock & Roll Playhouse Concert: The Music of the Beatles
Performing songs by the most iconic rock band in history, the Rock and Roll Playhouse band will jam out with games, movement and stories that educate and encourage creativity. Please bring hearing protection if you feel your child would benefit from it. Ages 0-10.
Saturday, March 29
12-1 p.m.
(Reading Room)
12-1 p.m.
(Reading Room)
Teen Pinball Competition
Challenge your friends to see who’s the real Pinball Wizard. Ages 12-17.
Monday, April 7
3-4:30 p.m.
3-4:30 p.m.
Music Matters: Music Together Class
We’ll explore music through play, experimentation and exploration! Ages 0-6.
Tuesday, April 8
10:30-11:15 a.m.
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Kids Create:
DIY Records
DIY Records
Turn old vinyl records into vibrant works of art! Ages 7-11.
Tuesday, April 8
4-5 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Teens Create: Songsplosion
Let music spark your imagination! Create unique works of art inspired by the music you hear.
Ages 12-17.
Wednesday, April 9
3:30-4:30 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Kids Create: Paper Plate Banjos
Strum up some fun by crafting your own mini banjo using paper plates, rubber bands and plenty of creativity. Ages 7-11.
Tuesday, April 22
4-5 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Teens Create: Beat Drop
Explore professional music production software. Experiment with loops and beats to create your own music! Ages 12-17.
Tuesday, April 29
3:30-4:30 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
614 Music Works: Instrument Petting Zoo
Get up close and personal with musical instruments! All ages.
Saturday, May 10
11-11:50 a.m.
11-11:50 a.m.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Local Music in
Central Ohio
Central Ohio
Join Columbus writer and historian David Meyers for a look at the Columbus music scene.
Wednesday, March 5
6:30-7:30 p.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Northside Branch
1423 N. High St.
1423 N. High St.
Wednesday, March 19
7-8 p.m.
7-8 p.m.
Gahanna Branch
310 Granville St.
310 Granville St.
Adult Pinball
Tournament
Tournament
The Who’s “Pinball Wizard” cemented a connection between pinball and Rock & Roll. Show off your mad pinball skills and compete against other contestants for prizes.
Saturday, March 15
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave.
96 S. Grant Ave.
Bill Monroe:
The Father of Bluegrass
The Father of Bluegrass
Rich Baker from WOSU’s “Bluegrass Ramble” and Tom Ewing, author and former member of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, will explore the legacy of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass.”
Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
Sunday, March 23
2-3 p.m.
2-3 p.m.
Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave.
(Meeting Room 3A)
96 S. Grant Ave.
(Meeting Room 3A)
Rock & Roll
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Wear your favorite band shirt or dress up as a rock legend for a night of headbanging fun testing your rock knowledge. Play solo or as a band for a chance to win some epic prizes!
Wednesday, April 9
7-8 p.m.
7-8 p.m.
Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave.
(Café)
96 S. Grant Ave.
(Café)
Columbus Rock & Roll
Photography
Photography
Event photographers Greg Bartram, Jay Brown, Hillary Jones and Renée Velkoff will discuss their experiences capturing iconic rock performances in Columbus.
Saturday, April 12
3:30-4:30 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave.
(Meeting Room 3A)
96 S. Grant Ave.
(Meeting Room 3A)
The Bluegrass Roots
of Rock & Roll
of Rock & Roll
Brent Davis and Rich Baker from WOSU’s “Bluegrass Ramble” will explore rock’s roots in Bluegrass and other genres.
Sunday, April 27
2-3 p.m.
2-3 p.m.
Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave.
(Meeting Room 3B)
96 S. Grant Ave.
(Meeting Room 3B)
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