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

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Featured Events

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YA Lego Club!

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

Columbus Public Library

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

Visit the library after school to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 9-12.

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

Holiday Magic Show with Jeff Quinn

Holiday Magic Show with Jeff Quinn

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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:

We've had magician Jeff Quinn perform his Summer Reading show for over 20 years, and he is a fan favorite!

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, January 6, 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!

Teen LEGO Club image

YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus Public Library

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

Visit the library after school to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 9-12.

crochet and knitting club graphic

Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, January 20, 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

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:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

crochet and knitting club graphic

Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 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.

The CPL 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:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

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.

Time	Sun (6/21)	Mon (6/22)	Tue (6/23)	Wed (6/24)	Thu (6/25)	Fri (6/26)	Sat (6/27)
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 Copy of 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Copy of 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
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group The CPL Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group 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!