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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages
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!

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YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library

Age Group:

Teens
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.

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Nebraskan Christian Fiction Author Mary Connealy

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

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

Nebraska Christian fiction author Mary Connealy will present, "The Perfect Storm: what made her start writing and where she gets her ideas".

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages
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!

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The CPL Book Club

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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!

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages
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!

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages
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!

The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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!

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages
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!

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Age Group

Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Gaming

Family Movie Day

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Movie
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Showing Raya and the Last Dragon

*Subject to Change

Board Game Day!

All Day
Tween, Teens
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

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.

Storytime!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
StoryART, Storytime
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: StoryART, Storytime

Tween Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy creating and learning at a tween Tuesday event!

Crochet and Knitting Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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!

YA Wacky Wednesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy creating and learning at a YA Wacky Wednesday! 

StoryART!

10:30am–12:00pm
Children
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.

StoryART!

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children
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.

YA Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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. 

Coloring Day!

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

The teen area tables will be filled with colors, markers, colored pencils, and coloring pages for teens to enjoy!

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.

Tween Lego Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
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.

YA Lego Club!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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.

Storytime!

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children
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

5:30pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room

Book Club Meet-Up

6:30pm–7:30pm
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 on the 3rd Thursday of the Month.

Tween Anime Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tween
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!

Storytime!

10:30am–12:00pm
Children
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.

Nebraskan Christian Fiction Author Mary Connealy

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Adult Program
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Nebraska Christian fiction author Mary Connealy will present, "The Perfect Storm: what made her start writing and where she gets her ideas".

Teen Puzzle Day!

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

The tables in the teen area will be filled with puzzles to put together!

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.

Tween Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Event Details:

Enjoy creating and learning at a tween Tuesday event!