• 2500 14 St, 2nd Floor Gallery Columbus, NE 68601

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    Columbus Public Library

    Columbus Public Library

    connecting people and ideas

    2500 14th St
    Columbus, NE 68601
    402-564-7116
    www.columbusne.us/118/Library

    Mon
    9:00am–8:00pm
    Tue
    9:00am–8:00pm
    Wed
    9:00am–8:00pm
    Thu
    9:00am–8:00pm
    Fri
    9:00am–5:00pm
    Sat
    9:00am–5:00pm
    Sun
    1:00pm–5:00pm

    Library

    History

    Founded in 1870

    2020:

    • Vote for a new building passed.

    2021

    • Moved to temporary location, 2419 14th Street in the former police station in March of 2021. 

    2023

    • New community building opened on July 8, 2023, featuring the new library, City Hall, and the Columbus Area Children’s Museum.
    • In the Fall, a drive-through window was finished and available to the public for hold pickups.

    2024

    • Combined the Children and Teen Librarians to a Youth Librarian Position.
    • Added a Business Librarian to staff. 

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    Malts & Magnets
    Jul 21, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Students in 5th-8th grade are welcome to join us to design their own personalized magnet, and then make and enjoy a chocolate malt. This...
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    Crochet and Knitting Club
    Jul 21, 2026, 5:30 PM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Please bring your own supplies and any project you are working on. You are also welcome to bring a snack. There will be someone availabl...
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    Pizza Ranch Tour
    Jul 22, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Meet us at Pizza Ranch to take a tour of the building. You can then make your own free pizza to eat. Registration is required, and will ...
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    Makerspace Staffed Hours
    Jul 22, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Visit the Makerspace during our staffed hours to learn more about the space and the equipment available. Come in and use our 3D printer,...
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    Storytime
    Jul 23, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Join us for a half hour of Storytime with author Brody Kelley, followed by snacks and playtime.
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