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Joey Leone and his band

The History of Blues in America

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

In the spirit of Ken Burns' breakout PBS documentary series on American country music, acclaimed guitarist and music historian Joey Leone presents “The History of Blues in America,” a one-hour program covering the history, influence, and social im

Good Books & Good Company

Adult Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

Good Books & Good Company

Adult 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
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

Good Books & Good Company

Adult 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
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

Good Books & Good Company

Adult 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
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

Good Books & Good Company

Adult Book Club

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

Good Books & Good Company

Adult Book Club

Thursday, December 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
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

Good Books & Good Company

Adult 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
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

Good Books & Good Company

Adult 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
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

Good Books & Good Company

Adult Book Club

Thursday, March 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
View Details
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books for the current month and a schedule may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

 

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Overland Trails: the Children on the Trail

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

Learn what it was like to be a child pioneer from first-hand accounts.

The History of Blues in America

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

In the spirit of Ken Burns' breakout PBS documentary series on American country music, acclaimed guitarist and music historian Joey Leone presents “The History of Blues in America,” a one-hour program covering the history, influence, and social im

Pawnee Plunge Pool Party

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Meet us at the Pawnee Plunge for a morning swim to celebrate the end of Summer Reading!

Picnic at Pawnee Park West Shelter

11:45am–1:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

After the pool party, we will walk over to the Pawnee Plunge West Shelter for a free picnic!

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
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Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
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Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
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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
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Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
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Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Christmas Eve

12:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
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Holiday Closing- Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
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Holiday Closing- New Year's Eve

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

Holiday Closing- Easter

All Day
Closing
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Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
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Holiday Closing- Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
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Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- July 4th

All Day
Closing
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Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
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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.