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Crocheting Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced crocheters alike, come to the library and crochet together!  Bring your own supplies, and a snack if you like.  The library provides the space, and the attendees help each other as much as they can.

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Makerspace Open Hours!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Creator Studio at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creator Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace
Good Books & Good Company

Adult Book Club

Thursday, May 22, 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. 

 

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Makerspace Open Hours!

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Creator Studio at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creator Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Makerspace
patriotic wreath

Make a Patriotic Wreath!

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sarah Bettenhausen from the Trax Creative District will teach us how to make a patriotic mesh wreath!  Sarah brings years of experience as an art instructor to help guide us through the process.

Good Books & Good Company

Adult Book Club

Thursday, June 26, 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, 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. 

 

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Columbus Library Foundation Board

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creator Studio

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)

Comic Book Artist - YA

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

Join us for an exciting venture in to the world of comics! Artist Bruce Arant will show teens how to capture emotion in facial expressions when drawing. For 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.

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)

Adult Book Club

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come and join in the discussion for our monthly book!

Meetings will be held on the second floor in the FNBO Conference Room.

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

 

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)

YA Lock-In

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's a YA Lock-In for grades 9-12 after the library closes! From 5:30-7:30PM, join us for food and a Murder Mystery. Stop by the library to see the sign-up sheet and pick a character to come dressed up as!

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)

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.

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)

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

Tween Book Bag Opens

8:00am - 8:00pm
Tween
Book Bags
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Bags
Event Details:

The Tween Book Bag is a subscription bag for grades 5 - 8 that has a library book, a free book for you to keep, and other goodies, such as treats, activities, crafts, and book lists.

Eden the Therapy Dog - Tween & YA

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

Stop by and meet Eden the Therapy Dog! Owners Mary and Warren Hellbusch will give some insight in to Eden's journey to becoming a registered therapy dog, as well as share the purpose of these wonderful animals!

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.

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)

Holiday Closing- July 4th

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

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)