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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, December 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:

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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Mini Drone Show!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
  • Fantasy Drone Shows is based in Norfolk, Nebraska, and travels coast-to-coast, offering drone shows of all types and sizes. You may recognize them from the Husker Football games and Nebraska Volleyball Day.  They have also prov
Holiday Magic Show with Jeff Quinn

Holiday Magic Show with Jeff Quinn

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

We've had magician Jeff Quinn perform his Summer Reading show for over 20 years, and he is a fan favorite! 

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, January 6, 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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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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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!

crochet and knitting club graphic

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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Age Group

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:

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. 

Mini Drone Show!

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Performance
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
  • Fantasy Drone Shows is based in Norfolk, Nebraska, and travels coast-to-coast, offering drone shows of all types and sizes. You may recognize them from the Husker Football games and Nebraska Volleyball Day.  They have also prov

Maker Studio Open Hours!

2:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Event Details:

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available

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! 

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.

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.

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.

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!

Holiday Magic Show with Jeff Quinn

7:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Performance
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

We've had magician Jeff Quinn perform his Summer Reading show for over 20 years, and he is a fan favorite! 

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.

Holiday Closing- Christmas Eve

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

Holiday Closing- Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

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!

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.

Maker Studio Open Hours!

2:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Event Details:

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available

Holiday Closing- New Year's Eve

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

Tween Book Bag Opens

All Day
Tween
Book Bags
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Bags

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

Board Game Week!

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.

Maker Studio Open Hours!

4:00pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Event Details:

Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. 

Equipment currently available

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, learning, and snacks at a tween Tuesday event!