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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, March 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. 

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The CPL 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
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, April 7, 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!

From this day forward...wedding fashions from 1900-1970s

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Beautiful wedding attire from each decade will be on display.

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, April 21, 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, April 23, 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!

Healthy Food Fast!

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

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

UNL Extension Educator Thays Silva will teach us how to use our air fryers and multicookers to make healthy meals.  Samples will be available while supplies last. 

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 19, 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, May 28, 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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4:00pm–5:00pm
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Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

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Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

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Holiday Closing- Memorial Day

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Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
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Age Group: Tween
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Holiday Closing- July 4th

All Day
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Columbus Public Library

YA Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Gaming

YA Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Gaming

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Closing
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Columbus Public Library

YA Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Gaming

YA Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered. 

Tween Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Gaming

Holiday Closing- Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

YA Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered.