Columbus Public Library

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

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

Fri: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

The History of Blues in America

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

3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

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All Ages

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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: 3rd Floor Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performance

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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

Adult Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

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Book Club

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Adults

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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

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

Adult Book Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

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Book Club

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Adults

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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

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

Adult Book Club

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library

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Book Club

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

View Details

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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All Day	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & YA Writing Contest All Day Tween, Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group 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: Online Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation! Open to: Tweens (Grades 5-8) YA (Grades 9-12)	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & YA Writing Contest All Day Tween, Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group 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: Online Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation! Open to: Tweens (Grades 5-8) YA (Grades 9-12)	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & YA Writing Contest All Day Tween, Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group 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: Online Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation! Open to: Tweens (Grades 5-8) YA (Grades 9-12)	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & YA Writing Contest All Day Tween, Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group 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: Online Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation! Open to: Tweens (Grades 5-8) YA (Grades 9-12)	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & YA Writing Contest All Day Tween, Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group 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: Online Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation! Open to: Tweens (Grades 5-8) YA (Grades 9-12)	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & YA Writing Contest All Day Tween, Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group 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: Online Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation! Open to: Tweens (Grades 5-8) YA (Grades 9-12)	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & YA Writing Contest All Day Tween, Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group 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: Online Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Write one paragraph inspired by summer vacation! Open to: Tweens (Grades 5-8) YA (Grades 9-12)
9 am		Reservation 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. This event is in the "Children" group Maker Mondays 9:00am–12:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts
10 am					This event is in the "Children" group Storytime! with Ivan Micek 10:30am–12:00pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime	This event is in the "All Ages" group Trick Roping 10:30am–12:00pm All Ages Performance This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Performance
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1 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group The Little Mermaid Presented by Crane River Theater 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages Performance This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Performance	This event is in the "Tween" group 4-H for Tweens 1:00pm–2:00pm Tween This event is in the "Tween" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Creativity Corner Age Group: Tween Event Details: Join us with fun projects and activities provided by 4-H! Grades 5-8
2 pm				Makerspace Open Hours! 2:00pm–5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Creator Studio Event Details: Visit the Maker Studio during our open hours and learn more about our Maker Studio and the equipment available. Equipment currently available			This event is in the "All Ages" group Lego Guy Curtis Mork 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Performance This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Performance

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