• 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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    StoryART: Ocean Life
    Sep 10, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Join us for StoryART in the Children's Room. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading. Afterward, children get to create a...
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    StoryART: Ocean Life
    Sep 10, 2026, 1:30 PM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Join us for StoryART in the Children's Room. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading. Afterward, children get to create a...
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    YA Game Day
    Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Young adults in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend the YA Game Day. Different game systems, board games, and refreshments will be offered.
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    Super Sensational Saturday
    Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    Super Sensational Saturday is a drop-in program where children will have fun making two different crafts in the children's area, and a f...
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    Tween & YA Board Game Week
    Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
    Columbus, NE
    The teen area tables in the library will be set with all kinds of board games for the teens and tweens to enjoy all week long!
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