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Central Navigator

Monday, December 15, 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.

Tween Tuesday

Tween Tuesday

Tuesday, December 16, 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!

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Crochet and Knitting Club!

Crochet Club has outgrown its space in the Heritage Room and is now being held in the "Living Room", in the southwest corner of the first floor where the couches are. 

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

Crochet and Knitting Club!

Crochet Club has outgrown its space in the Heritage Room and is now being held in the "Living Room", in the southwest corner of the first floor where the couches are. 

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Mini Drone Show!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages
  • Fantasy Drone Shows is based in Norfolk, Nebraska, and travels coast-to-coast, offering drone shows of all types and sizes. You may recognize them from the Husker Football games and Nebraska Volleyball Day.  They have also prov
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
  • Fantasy Drone Shows is based in Norfolk, Nebraska, and travels coast-to-coast, offering drone shows of all types and sizes. You may recognize them from the Husker Football games and Nebraska Volleyball Day.  They have also prov
Maker Studio Open Hours

Maker Studio Open Hours!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Event Details:

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available

Wacky Wednesday

YA Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, December 17, 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! 

Storytime

Storytime!

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Storytime

Storytime!

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Storytime

Storytime!

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Anime Club

Tween Anime Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Anime Club
Age Group:
Tween
Anime Club:

Enjoy free anime and snacks for patrons in grades 9-12!

The tweens in grades 5 - 8 are welcome to come watch anime and enjoy snacks!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Anime Club
Event Details:

Enjoy free anime and snacks for patrons in grades 9-12!

The tweens in grades 5 - 8 are welcome to come watch anime and enjoy snacks!

Holiday Magic Show with Jeff Quinn

Holiday Magic Show with Jeff Quinn

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

We've had magician Jeff Quinn perform his Summer Reading show for over 20 years, and he is a fan favorite! 

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

We've had magician Jeff Quinn perform his Summer Reading show for over 20 years, and he is a fan favorite! 

Central Navigator

Monday, December 22, 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.

Holiday Closing- Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Christmas Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library
Anime Club

YA Anime Club

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Anime Club
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Enjoy free anime and snacks for patrons in grades 9-12!

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to watch anime and enjoy snacks!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Anime Club
Event Details:

Enjoy free anime and snacks for patrons in grades 9-12!

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to watch anime and enjoy snacks!

Central Navigator

Monday, December 29, 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.

Maker Studio Open Hours

Maker Studio Open Hours!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Event Details:

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available

Holiday Closing- New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Library Closing - New Years Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library
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Tween Book Bag Opens

All Day
Online at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Bags
Age Group:
Tween
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Bags
YA Book Bag slide

Young Adult Book Bag Opens

All Day
Online at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Bags
Age Group:
Teens
Young Adult Book Bag:

If you are a young adult in grades 9-12 you can sign up each month to subscribe to our monthly Book Bags. A Book Bag is a Library bag that you pick up each month at the Circulat...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Bags

If you are a young adult in grades 9-12 you can sign up each month to subscribe to our monthly Book Bags.

A Book Bag is a Library bag that you pick up each month at the Circulation desk. Each bag contains a library book, a free book for you to keep, and other goodies, treats, activities, crafts, & book lists. When you're done reading, just return the book(s) and bag, and you keep the treats! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/YABookBags

Teen board games

Board Game Week!

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, January 5, 2026 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.

Maker Studio Open Hours

Maker Studio Open Hours!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus Public Library

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Event Details:

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available