Nesbitt Memorial Library
Location: 529 Washington Street
Columbus, Texas 78934
Telephone: 979-732-3392
Website: www.columbustexas.net/library/ 

In addition to a vast collection of literary works and archives, the library features

• a small collection of fine art and art reproductions,

• a doll collection with over 200 dolls and related artifacts, many of which were once owned by benefactor Lee Quinn Nesbitt.

• In 1997, the Friends of the Nesbitt Memorial Library began sponsoring talks and book-signings by a number of Texas authors and historians, including Randolph B. Campbell, Barry A. Crouch, and others.

• In 2001, the Friends conducted the first annual Lee Quinn Nesbitt Symposium on Texas History and Culture, which featured T. R. Fehrenbach, Wolfram M. Von-Maszewski, and Joe Tom Davis. 

• Then in 2003, the Library developed and sponsored the first “Live Oaks and Dead Folks” Cemetery Tour, an amusing look back at Columbus’ most interesting citizens through the eyes of history and the voices of local re-enactors.  The tour takes place annually each fall at a local cemetery. 

Upcoming Events:  

1st weekend in November (Friday and Saturday): Live Oaks & Dead Folks, a tour of Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus. Tours begin at 7:00 p. m. each night. Advance tickets will be available at the library.