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YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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:

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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The CPL Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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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Spice is Nice! Presented by Trax Creative District, UNL Extension and the library

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Join us for a class led by Thays Silva from Platte County Nebraska Extension, where you will explore how spices can transform everyday foods into flavorful dishes!

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Seed Swap

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Master Gardeners Katie Liebig and Kathie Kresha host a "seed swap"!  Bring the seeds you collected from your own garden, or seed packets no more than 3 years old and trade with other gardening enthusiasts. 

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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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Train Songs and Tales

Sunday, February 8, 2026 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:

What is it about trains that so easily engages one’s imagination? Climb aboard with Nebraskan David Seay as he shares a variety of railroad inspired songs and stories that offer peeks into the past from a wide variety of points of view.

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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:

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. 

The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 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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Sleepless in Nebraska-how to sleep better!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

with UNL Extension Educator Thays Silva

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Coloring Week!

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!

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.

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. 

Teen Puzzle Week!

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!

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! 

YA Anime Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Anime Club
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!

Seed Swap

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Adult Program
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Master Gardeners Katie Liebig and Kathie Kresha host a "seed swap"!  Bring the seeds you collected from your own garden, or seed packets no more than 3 years old and trade with other gardening enthusiasts. 

Holiday Closing- Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Cuddles with Kittens

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 time, we are going to assign 15 minute time slots in advance, so registration is required in advance.

Holiday Closing- Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- July 4th

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library
Description:

The Columbus Public Library closes at 5 pm on the eve before Thanksgiving. 

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Christmas Eve

12:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- New Year's Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library