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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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Tween & YA Writing Contest

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

Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation!

Open to:
Tweens (Grades 5-8)
YA (Grades 9-12)

Tween & YA Writing Contest

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

Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation!

Open to:
Tweens (Grades 5-8)
YA (Grades 9-12)

Tween & YA Writing Contest

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

Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation!

Open to:
Tweens (Grades 5-8)
YA (Grades 9-12)

Tween & YA Writing Contest

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

Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation!

Open to:
Tweens (Grades 5-8)
YA (Grades 9-12)

Pizza Ranch Tour - Tween

10:30am–11:30am
Tween
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tween
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet us at Pizza Ranch (2266 33rd Ave) to take a tour of the restaurant! You'll also get the chance to make and eat your very own pizza! There is no cost; all food is generously donated by Pizza Ranch! For Tweens (Grades 5-8)

Tween & YA Writing Contest

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

Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation!

Open to:
Tweens (Grades 5-8)
YA (Grades 9-12)

Tween & YA Writing Contest

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

Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation!

Open to:
Tweens (Grades 5-8)
YA (Grades 9-12)

Tubular Tween Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Tween
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Tween
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library after closing for Tubular Tween Night! Eat some food and participate in some fun activities! For Tweens (Grades 5-8).

Tween & YA Writing Contest

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

Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation!

Open to:
Tweens (Grades 5-8)
YA (Grades 9-12)

Tween & YA Writing Contest

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

Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation!

Open to:
Tweens (Grades 5-8)
YA (Grades 9-12)

4-H for Tweens

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tween
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Tween
Event Details:

Join us with fun projects and activities provided by 4-H! For Grades 5-8.

Wildlife Encounters

1:30pm–3:00pm
Tween, Teens
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens

4-H for Tweens

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tween
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Tween
Event Details:

Join us with fun projects and activities provided by 4-H! For grades 5-8.

Platte Valley Archery for Tweens

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tween
Other
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and learn how to use and shoot a bow and arrow!  Learn range safety and commands and proper shooting! We will meet at the Columbus Public Library and then walk over to Platte Valley Archery.

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