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The posse sent after the Wild Bunch after they robbed a Union Pacific train outside Tipton, Wyoming, August 29, 1900 (Union Pacific Museum)

Law & Order on the Railroad: History of Railroad Police

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Geneology, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Railroads became the primary mode of long-distance transportation in the United States during the mid-to-late 1800s. As the number of railroads increased, so did problems such as t...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Geneology, Presentation
Event Details:

Railroads became the primary mode of long-distance transportation in the United States during the mid-to-late 1800s. As the number of railroads increased, so did problems such as theft, vandalism, robberies, labor disputes, and trespassing.

League of Human Dignity

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Room F at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

On the first Tuesday of the month, the League of Human Dignity has off-site hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library for appointments and questions. We work with people who ha...

Room F
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room F
Purpose of Meeting

On the first Tuesday of the month, the League of Human Dignity has off-site hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library for appointments and questions.

MACCH Street Outreach Council Bluffs

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building? Due to the growing need for supportive services in our community and to expand our outreach ef...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?

Storytime at the park

Storytime @ Bayliss Park

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

 

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Community School District invites children ages 1-18 and adults with children to have a free lunch at the Library. No lunch June 19, July 4, and July 5.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Community School District invites children ages 1-18 and adults with children to have a free lunch at the Library.

No lunch June 19, July 4, and July 5.

Kids reading together.

Beginning Readers Book Club

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June and July for this book club for beginning readers all about friendship! We'll read a story together, followed by a craft or hands-on activity based on the ...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June and July for this book club for beginning readers all about friendship! We'll read a story together, followed by a craft or hands-on activity based on the book.

picture of two pizza boxes being ovens

Tinker Zone: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

board game pieces and dice

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games o...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming
Event Details:

Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games or just stop in to join a game.

Torn handwritten page with Mystery Book Club printed on the page below.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes and always wanting more.

Science experiment with dry ice.

Dr. Oxygen

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
Event Details:

Join Comedic Super Hero Scientists Dr. Oxygen (aka Tim Gilloon) as he brings science to life! Dr. Oxygen has been educating kids and adults on the finer points of science for 20+ y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Comedic Super Hero Scientists Dr. Oxygen (aka Tim Gilloon) as he brings science to life! Dr. Oxygen has been educating kids and adults on the finer points of science for 20+ years with a show that unites minds and is fun for everyone!

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Community School District invites children ages 1-18 and adults with children to have a free lunch at the Library. No lunch June 19, July 4, and July 5.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Community School District invites children ages 1-18 and adults with children to have a free lunch at the Library.

No lunch June 19, July 4, and July 5.

picture of two pizza boxes being ovens

Tinker Zone: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Independence Day

All Day
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site

The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.

Heartland Family Services Outreach

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Heartland Family Services has outreach hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library every other Friday  from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for assistance. We can provide: ...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Heartland Family Services has outreach hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library every other Friday  from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for assistance.

We can provide:

Kids dancing in the park.

Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of music, dance, and a story with Miss Abbey from Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. In the event of incl...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of music, dance, and a story with Miss Abbey from Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion.

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Community School District invites children ages 1-18 and adults with children to have a free lunch at the Library. No lunch June 19, July 4, and July 5.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Community School District invites children ages 1-18 and adults with children to have a free lunch at the Library.

No lunch June 19, July 4, and July 5.

picture of two pizza boxes being ovens

Tinker Zone: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

MACCH Street Outreach Council Bluffs

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building? Due to the growing need for supportive services in our community and to expand our outreach ef...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?

Storytime at the park

Storytime @ Bayliss Park

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

 

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Community School District invites children ages 1-18 and adults with children to have a free lunch at the Library. No lunch June 19, July 4, and July 5.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Community School District invites children ages 1-18 and adults with children to have a free lunch at the Library.

No lunch June 19, July 4, and July 5.

Kids reading together.

Beginning Readers Book Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June and July for this book club for beginning readers all about friendship! We'll read a story together, followed by a craft or hands-on activity based on the ...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in June and July for this book club for beginning readers all about friendship! We'll read a story together, followed by a craft or hands-on activity based on the book.

picture of two pizza boxes being ovens

Tinker Zone: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Turn a run-of-the-mill pizza box into a fantastic solar-powered oven, perfect for making summer s'mores! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Planning Commission

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Planning Commision Meeting

Meeting Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Planning Commision Meeting

Couple with balloon animals

Balloon Animal Adventures

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

In the spirit of Jack Hanna, Steve Irwin, and the Kratt Brothers, Peter and Poppin’ Penelope will teach us about some of the most interesting animals in the world--only they don’t ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

In the spirit of Jack Hanna, Steve Irwin, and the Kratt Brothers, Peter and Poppin’ Penelope will teach us about some of the most interesting animals in the world--only they don’t seem to know their animals are made of balloons!