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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

New & Improved Crochet and Knitting Club!

We’re excited to relaunch the Crochet and Knitting Club with a fresh start—new day, new time, new location, and a new facilitator!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 222: Heritage Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

New & Improved Crochet and Knitting Club!

We’re excited to relaunch the Crochet and Knitting Club with a fresh start—new day, new time, new location, and a new facilitator!

Library Board meeting

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room

Book Club Meet Up!

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

We are starting a new book club for 20/30-year-olds who are looking to try new genres and trending titles. Join us in Room 225 on August 21st at 6:30 where we will be discussing titles we’d like to read this year.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Event Details:

We are starting a new book club for 20/30-year-olds who are looking to try new genres and trending titles. Join us in Room 225 on August 21st at 6:30 where we will be discussing titles we’d like to read this year.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Native American Quilts with Patty Provost

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Adult Program:

Native American, Patty Provost, will speak about the history and significance of quilting to Native American culture. 

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Native American, Patty Provost, will speak about the history and significance of quilting to Native American culture. 

Central Navigator

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Room 226: Jim & Connie Hellbusch Study Room at Columbus Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Central Navigator is available to assist community members with resources available to help them pursue their goals and thrive.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 226: Jim & Connie Hellbusch Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Central Navigator is available to assist community members with resources available to help them pursue their goals and thrive.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
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Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
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Columbus Public Library
This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Book Bag Opens

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Bags
Age Group:
Tween

The Tween Book Bag is a subscription bag for grades 5 - 8 that has a library book, a free book for you to keep, and other goodies, such as treats, activities, crafts, and book lists.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Bags
Event Details:

The Tween Book Bag is a subscription bag for grades 5 - 8 that has a library book, a free book for you to keep, and other goodies, such as treats, activities, crafts, and book lists.

This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Tuesday

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween

Enjoy creating and learning at a tween Tuesday event!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy creating and learning at a tween Tuesday event!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

New & Improved Crochet and Knitting Club!

We’re excited to relaunch the Crochet and Knitting Club with a fresh start—new day, new time, new location, and a new facilitator!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 222: Heritage Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

New & Improved Crochet and Knitting Club!

We’re excited to relaunch the Crochet and Knitting Club with a fresh start—new day, new time, new location, and a new facilitator!

This event is in the "Teens" group

YA Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy creating and learning at a YA Wacky Wednesday! 

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy creating and learning at a YA Wacky Wednesday! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime!

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
StoryART, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime is designed for young children and their families. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryART, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime is designed for young children and their families. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime!

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
StoryART, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime is designed for young children and their families. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryART, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime is designed for young children and their families. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Gaming

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Gaming
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cultural Movie Day

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Showing: The Miracle Worker

*Subject to change

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 222: Heritage Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Showing: The Miracle Worker

*Subject to change

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Board Game Day!

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

The teen area tables in the library will be set will all kinds of board games for the teens to enjoy all day long!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

The teen area tables in the library will be set will all kinds of board games for the teens to enjoy all day long!

Central Navigator

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Room 226: Jim & Connie Hellbusch Study Room at Columbus Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Central Navigator is available to assist community members with resources available to help them pursue their goals and thrive.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 226: Jim & Connie Hellbusch Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Central Navigator is available to assist community members with resources available to help them pursue their goals and thrive.

This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Lego Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Age Group:
Tween

Visit the library after school to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 5-8.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Event Details:

Visit the library after school to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 5-8.

This event is in the "Teens" group

YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Visit the library after school to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 9-12.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Visit the library after school to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 9-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime with Heather Dawn Torres!

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
StoryART, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime is designed for young children and their families. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryART, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime is designed for young children and their families. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime!

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
StoryART, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime is designed for young children and their families. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryART, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime is designed for young children and their families. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

This event is in the "Teens" group

YA Gaming

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Zone at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Forts of the Missouri River Valley with Jeff Barnes

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

FORTS OF THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY is a prequel to Jeff's Forts of Nebraska program, covering the early military fortifications built on the lands which became the territory and then the state of Nebraska.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

FORTS OF THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY is a prequel to Jeff's Forts of Nebraska program, covering the early military fortifications built on the lands which became the territory and then the state of Nebraska.