Columbus Public Library

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

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Featured Events

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YA Lego Club!

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, March 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, 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:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, April 7, 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!

From this day forward...wedding fashions from 1900-1970s

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: 3rd Floor Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Program

Event Details:

Beautiful wedding attire from each decade will be on display.

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Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, April 21, 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, April 23, 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!

Healthy Food Fast!

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library

Room: Creativity Corner

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Program

Event Details:

UNL Extension Educator Thays Silva will teach us how to use our air fryers and multicookers to make healthy meals. Samples will be available while supplies last.

crochet and knitting club graphic

Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 19, 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.

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 (3/08)	Mon (3/09)	Tue (3/10)	Wed (3/11)	Thu (3/12)	Fri (3/13)	Sat (3/14)
All Day		This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Board Game Week! All Day Tween, Teens 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 Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: The teen area tables in the library will be set will all kinds of board games for the teens to enjoy all day long!
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group YA Lego Club! 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group YA Gaming 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Gaming This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Young Adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Gaming hour. Different games systems, board games, and refreshments are offered.