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Free Summer Lunch

11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Beginning Readers Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tree House
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini camping tent.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Paint By Numbers

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central
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:

Let the numbers be your guide to creating an acrylic masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Planning Commission

5:00pm - 8:30pm
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Our America: Black Freedom" Documentary

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

 In 2021, Juneteeth was recognized as a national holiday commemorating the end of slaver in the United States as a whole, 155 years after the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas. "Our America: B

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Magic with Mikayla Oz

10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Mikayla Oz provides a high energy, interactive magic show with lots of audience participation, modern music, hilarious comedy. Bring a blanket and come enjoy a spectacular show!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Free Summer Lunch

11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini camping tent.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Paint By Numbers

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central
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:

Let the numbers be your guide to creating an acrylic masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Storytime @ Bayliss Park

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Free Summer Lunch

11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tree House
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Thursdays in June and July for this interactive book club--every week is a different adventure! We'll read aloud from a Choose Your Own Adventure book and work together to choose a path.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini camping tent.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Game On!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades 6 through 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

746 Needlework Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month.
Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!
Please bring your own supplies.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Love On a Leash

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read.

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paper Crafting Drop-In

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Come face to face with some of the amazing critters you can find in the forest and learn all about why they are so neat!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Free Summer Lunch

11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Matinee - Dark Waters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.

2019 ~ PG-13 ~ 2 hours, 6 minutes

Popcorn included!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

View a screening of Louder Than a Bomb, a documentary about the annual Chicago Slam Poetry contest. Afterwards, enjoy a poetry reading by local poets! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a meet-and-greet with Stormy from the Omaha Storm Chasers (baseball) and Hoot from the Omaha Union (soccer). We’ll listen to a story and hear all about what it’s like to be a mascot handler for games at Werner Park!