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-5:00pm

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

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

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus Public Library

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Teens

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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.

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

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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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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

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:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Spice is Nice! Presented by Trax Creative District, UNL Extension and the library

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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Join us for a class led by Thays Silva from Platte County Nebraska Extension, where you will explore how spices can transform everyday foods into flavorful dishes!

Seed Swap

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: Creativity Corner

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Adult Program

Event Details:

Master Gardeners Katie Liebig and Kathie Kresha host a "seed swap"! Bring the seeds you collected from your own garden, or seed packets no more than 3 years old and trade with other gardening enthusiasts.

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

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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!

Train Songs and Tales

Sunday, February 8, 2026 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

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What is it about trains that so easily engages one’s imagination? Climb aboard with Nebraskan David Seay as he shares a variety of railroad inspired songs and stories that offer peeks into the past from a wide variety of points of view.

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

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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

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:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Sleepless in Nebraska-how to sleep better!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Event Details:

with UNL Extension Educator Thays Silva

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Copy of 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.

Copy of 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.

Copy of 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.

Copy of 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.

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

5:00pm–8:00pm

Closing

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Columbus Public Library

Description:

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

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

All Day

12:00pm–8:00pm

Closing

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Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Christmas Day

All Day

Closing

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Columbus Public Library

Copy of 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.

Copy of Storytime!

1:30pm–3:00pm

Children

StoryART, Storytime

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Columbus Public Library

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