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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
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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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
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. 

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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
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, September 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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YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, September 10, 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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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
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.

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, September 16, 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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Scams and Fraud Education with the NE State Attorney General's Office

Thursday, September 18, 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:

Fraud and financial scams continue to threaten Nebraskans, often causing not just monetary loss but also emotional and even physical harm—especially among older residents. 

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The CPL Book Club

Thursday, September 25, 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, 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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Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

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! 

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!

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. 

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!

YA Wacky Wednesday

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

Enjoy creating and learning at a YA Wacky Wednesday! 

Staff Training Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

YA Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
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!

Young Adult Book Bag Opens

All Day
Teens
Book Bags
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

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. 

Young Adult Book Bag Opens

All Day
Teens
Book Bags
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

Holiday Closing- Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

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. 

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

Young Adult Book Bag Opens

All Day
Teens
Book Bags
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

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. 

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