Columbus Public Library

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

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pmClosed

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

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

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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

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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: Room 222: Heritage Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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!

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

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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: 3rd Floor Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Adult Program

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Native American, Patty Provost, will speak about the history and significance of quilting to Native American culture.

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

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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:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

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

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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!

YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus Public Library

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Age Group: Teens

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Visit the library after school to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 9-12.

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

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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.

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

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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!

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

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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.

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

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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:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

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

View Details

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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