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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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room B
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Weaving together the voices of four indelible women, The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and, through them, to our ancestors.

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

Take a journey into Will's high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science). Join us for a story, a song, a science experiment, silliness and plenty of audience participation!

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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 "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.

Basic Soldering

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

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety.

Heartland Family Services Outreach

10:00am - 12:00pm
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:

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:

Animals on the Go is Gifford Farm’s traveling, hands-on experiences for kids! Attendees will be allowed to touch various animals, which could include Reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and even an arachnid!

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 "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: TBA

9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room D
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: TBA

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

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

Super Saturday: Art Journaling

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Create a place for all your artistic ideas and reflections in an art journal! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Going On a Bear Hunt

10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute music and movement-themed storytime with Liz from the Omaha Sympony!

In the event of inclement weather, this program will move to Library Meeting Room B.

 

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Relive the fun of creating the perfect marble run using recycled CD cases! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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.