Columbus Public Library

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

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

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Featured Events

Native American Quilts with Patty Provost

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

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Adult Program

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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: Adult Program

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Native American, Patty Provost, will speak about the history and significance of quilting to Native American culture.

The CPL 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

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!

Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library

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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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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!

YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus Public Library

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Teens

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Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

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.

Forts of the Missouri River Valley with Jeff Barnes

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

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Adult Program

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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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FORTS OF THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY is a prequel to Jeff's Forts of Nebraska program, covering the early military fortifications built on the lands which became the territory and then the state of Nebraska.

Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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!

Scams and Fraud Education with the NE State Attorney General's Office

Thursday, September 18, 2025 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

Event Details:

Fraud and financial scams continue to threaten Nebraskans, often causing not just monetary loss but also emotional and even physical harm—especially among older residents.

The CPL 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

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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!

Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Room 222: Heritage Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages

View Details

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!

Nebraskan Christian Fiction Author Mary Connealy

Sunday, October 19, 2025 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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Nebraska Christian fiction author Mary Connealy will present, "The Perfect Storm: what made her start writing and where she gets her ideas".

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Time	Sun (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)
All Day		This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Coloring Day! All Day Tween, Teens This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: The teen area tables will be filled with colors, markers, colored pencils, and coloring pages for teens to enjoy!				Closing Staff Training Day All Day Branches: Columbus Public Library
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.
10 am					This event is in the "Children" group Storytime! 10:30am–12:00pm Children StoryART, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group 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.
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1 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Storytime! 1:30pm–3:00pm Children StoryART, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Forts of the Missouri River Valley with Jeff Barnes 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Adult Program This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: 3rd Floor Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: FORTS OF THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY is a prequel to Jeff's Forts of Nebraska program, covering the early military fortifications built on the lands which became the territory and then the state of Nebraska.				This event is in the "Adults" group Scams and Fraud Education with the NE State Attorney General's Office 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Adult Program This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: 3rd Floor Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: Fraud and financial scams continue to threaten Nebraskans, often causing not just monetary loss but also emotional and even physical harm—especially among older residents.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Tween" group Tween Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Age Group: Tween Event Details: Enjoy creating and learning at a tween Tuesday event!	This event is in the "Teens" group YA Wacky Wednesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Age Group: Teens Event Details: Enjoy creating and learning at a YA Wacky Wednesday!
5 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Crochet and Knitting Club 5:30pm–6:30pm All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "All Ages" group 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!		Library Board meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
6 pm					Book Club Meet-Up 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room Event Details: We are starting a new book club for 20/30-year-olds who are looking to try new genres and trending titles. Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the Month.
7 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Storytime! 7:00pm–8:00pm Children StoryART, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: StoryART, Storytime

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