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The Columbus Public Library is a Carnegie library in Columbus, Wisconsin. The library was built in 1912 after the Columbus Women's Civic Club convinced the Carnegie Foundation to sponsor a building for the community's library program. Claude and Starck, a Madison architectural firm known for designing libraries, planned the Prairie School building. The library is still in operation; in addition to library services, the building also held Women's Civic Club meetings and various other community meetings. On November 15, 1990, the library was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Address: 223 W James St, Columbus, WI 53925, USA
Phone: (920) 623-5910
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State: Wisconsin
City: Columbus
Zip Code: 53925


Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews
Amazing place for community engagement. Staff is super friendly and patient. Great programs for kids and they are really knowledgeable!
9 years ago (09-11-2017)
Spend most of the time in the kids area which is very well run. Play table has different themes depending on when you visit ranging from train, dinosaurs, Legos, cars and I presume more. Activities range from infant reading time to Lego club, Pokemon, reading to therapy dogs, sleepovers for stuffed animals and much more. They have a big selection of books locally, and through Linkcat, they can source books from other libraries as they become available which is great. There are a few computers set up for varying age ranges. Solid library of childrens movies for rent. There is a meeting/community room in the basement with an elevator as well. Multiple entrances including handicapped entry. There are k-cups available for purchase if needed, but Sharrows coffee is a block away and probably a better choice. Upstairs looks pretty standard for a library. Ample seating, computers with internet access, lots of magazines/newspapers. There is a good amount of historical and local books that probably offer insight into some forgotten history. Recently, they added an annex building which shares a parking lot. A beautifully redone house, I believe they are mostly artist studios, at least initially. Not sure what else they are doing with that space.
9 years ago (05-12-2017)
The local library in Columbus is wonderful. Really cool old building with a lot of history that has been updated to keep it modern for all the youth that come into the Library. The book selection is nice for the size of the library, and the staff are more than helpful when it comes to finding a book either on the shelf on to be ordered. The new head librarian is bringing some really amazing energy to the library with her outreach to the public and the youth of the city. I enjoy keeping tabs on the dinosaurs as they wreak havoc in the library during the winter. Looking forward to seeing how they use the next annex. Definitely stop by to sit by the fire and read a book!
10 years ago (13-01-2017)
Very helpful, friendly staff. For how small it is, good selection of books.
9 years ago (25-07-2017)
Nice library to have in town.
9 years ago (03-02-2018)
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