Columbus Public Library

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Columbus Public Library
2500 14th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
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Featured Events

Joey Leone and his band

The History of Blues in America

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

3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: 3rd Floor Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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, 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

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, 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

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, 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

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, 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:

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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Time	Sun (7/21)	Mon (7/22)	Tue (7/23)	Wed (7/24)	Thu (7/25)	Fri (7/26)	Sat (7/27)
10 am						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 2024 Summer Reading Event: Pool Party & Picnic 10:30am–12:30pm Children, Tween, Teens, Adults Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: End of Summer Reading Party! Come to the Pawnee Plunge for free pool time then walk to the West Shelter for a free picnic to congratulate everyone for being a CPL summer reading participant!
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1 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Reading: Shark Week 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Creativity Corner Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join in the shark adventure! Free for patrons in grades 9-12!	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Day 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Gaming This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Reading: Hunger Games 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Gaming This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: 3rd Floor Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Can you survive? Free for patrons in grades 9-12!