This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cuddles with Kittens Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults Once again, library patrons will have a chance to play with kittens, graciously provided for us by Paws and Claws. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Cuddles with Kittens 12:00pm–2:00pm Open Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Creativity Corner Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Once again, library patrons will have a chance to play with kittens, graciously provided for us by Paws and Claws.
This event is in the "Adults" group Healthy Food Fast! Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library Program Type: Adult Program Age Group: Adults Adult Program: UNL Extension Educator Thays Silva will teach us how to use our air fryers and multicookers to make healthy meals. Samples will be available while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 3 2026 Sun Healthy Food Fast! 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Program Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Creativity Corner Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: UNL Extension Educator Thays Silva will teach us how to use our air fryers and multicookers to make healthy meals. Samples will be available while supplies last.
Central Navigator Monday, May 4, 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. May 4 2026 Mon Central Navigator 9:00am–12:00pm 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 "All Ages" group Crochet and Knitting Club Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 5 2026 Tue Crochet and Knitting Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Arts & Crafts 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 "Children" group StoryART! Thursday, May 7, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu StoryART! 10:30am–12:00pm StoryART, Storytime 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 StoryART! Thursday, May 7, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu StoryART! 1:30pm–3:00pm StoryART, Storytime 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, May 8, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 8 2026 Fri YA Gaming 4:00pm–5:00pm Gaming 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.
Central Navigator Monday, May 11, 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. May 11 2026 Mon Central Navigator 9:00am–12:00pm 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 "Children" group Storytime! Thursday, May 14, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 14 2026 Thu Storytime! 10:30am–12:00pm StoryART, Storytime 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, May 14, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 14 2026 Thu Storytime! 1:30pm–3:00pm StoryART, Storytime 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.
Library Board meeting Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library View Details May 14 2026 Thu Library Board meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
This event is in the "Tween" group Tween Anime Club Friday, May 15, 2026 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! View Details This event is in the "Tween" group May 15 2026 Fri Tween Anime Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Anime Club 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!
Central Navigator Monday, May 18, 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. May 18 2026 Mon Central Navigator 9:00am–12:00pm 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 "All Ages" group Crochet and Knitting Club Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 19 2026 Tue Crochet and Knitting Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Children" group StoryART! Thursday, May 21, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 21 2026 Thu StoryART! 10:30am–12:00pm StoryART, Storytime 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 StoryART! Thursday, May 21, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 21 2026 Thu StoryART! 1:30pm–3:00pm StoryART, Storytime 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.
Book Club Meet-Up Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Room 225: FNBO Conference Room at Columbus Public Library Book club for 20/30 year olds looking to try new genres and authors. Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month in Room 225. A list of each month's book is available at the Columbus Public Library. View Details May 21 2026 Thu Book Club Meet-Up 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Room 225: FNBO Conference Room Event Details: Book club for 20/30 year olds looking to try new genres and authors. Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month in Room 225. A list of each month's book is available at the Columbus Public Library.
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This event is in the "Children" group Storytime! Thursday, May 28, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 28 2026 Thu Storytime! 10:30am–12:00pm StoryART, Storytime 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, May 28, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 28 2026 Thu Storytime! 1:30pm–3:00pm StoryART, Storytime 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 "Adults" group The CPL Book Club Thursday, May 28, 2026 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu The CPL Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Book Club 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!
Central Navigator Monday, June 1, 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. Jun 1 2026 Mon Central Navigator 9:00am–12:00pm 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 Book Bag Opens All Day Online at Columbus Public Library Program Type: Book Bags Age Group: Tween View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Tween Book Bag Opens All Day Book Bags Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Tween Program Type: Book Bags