Columbus Public Library

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Columbus Public Library
2500 14th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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The History of Blues in America

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

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Performance

Age Group:

All Ages

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Room: 3rd Floor Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance

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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

Adult Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

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Book Club

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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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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Holiday Closing- Veterans Day

All Day

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Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

5:00pm–8:00pm

Closing

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Description:

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

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

All Day

Closing

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Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

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Closing

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