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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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:

The most important conversation we have each day isn’t with our boss, spouse, or friends: it’s the one we have with ourselves. When facing a challenging task, our inner voice can motivate us and help us keep our focus.

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
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
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 - The Lafayette Escadrille

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 ‘Best Of’ series of 3rd Thursday programs. This program originally aired in August 2021.

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.

The History of Blues in America ~ CANCELED DUE TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Presentation
Event Details:

This event has been canceled due to a death in the family.