The Library will be closed Thursday, November 28

The Library will be closed Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Library will be closing early Wednesday, November 27

The Library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Storytime at Bayliss Park

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

Bring a blanket and join us at the park for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion.

In the event of inclement weather, this program will take place at the Library. 

Free Summer Lunch

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Teens, Family
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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. Lunch will not be served 6/19, 7/3, or 7/4.

Author Chat Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Club
Event Details:

An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck.

3D Printing Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
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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 Sun Charm!

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

Game On!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
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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.

Oculus VR

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12, Age 14 & Up
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12, Age 14 & Up
Program Type: Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Oculus VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

3rd Thursday at Hoover's - Lou Henry Hoover's White House Years

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation
Event Details:

This is the first of a 3-month 'Encore Presentation' series of 3rd Thursday programs. This program originally aired in May of 2022.

Author Visit with Tosca Lee

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Tosca Lee, from Nebraska, will present a program about "all things writing" and one of her latest books, The Long March Home.

Basic Soldering

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