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: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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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.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Tween" group Platte Valley Archery for Tweens 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween Other Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Tween Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Come and learn how to use and shoot a bow and arrow! Learn range safety and commands and proper shooting! We will meet at the Columbus Public Library and then walk over to Platte Valley Archery.	This event is in the "Teens" group Platte Valley Archery for Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Other Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Come and learn how to use and shoot a bow and arrow! Learn range safety and commands and proper shooting! We will meet at the Columbus Public Library and then walk over to Platte Valley Archery.