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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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Charms pop with a 3d printed holder

3D Printing Drop-In

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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 Charms Pop holder.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Charms pop with a 3d printed holder

3D Printing Drop-In

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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 Charms Pop holder.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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!

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 10, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Charms pop with a 3d printed holder

3D Printing Drop-In

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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 Charms Pop holder.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 11, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Charms pop with a 3d printed holder

3D Printing Drop-In

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Charms Pop holder. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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 Charms Pop holder.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Child reading a book to a dog.

Love On a Leash

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6, Family
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.

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.

Charms pop with a 3d printed holder and flower

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes  cuttin...

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.

Scissors cutting red ribbon in front of Library Kiosk

Cochran Kiosk Ribbon Cutting

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

The new Library Kiosk at Cochran Park will be unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Witness the media event.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

The new Library Kiosk at Cochran Park will be unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Witness the media event.

Girl painting the sidewalk

Paint the Path

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Mix up your very own recipe of sidewalk paint and then help us decorate the First Avenue Trail! In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This progra...

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

Mix up your very own recipe of sidewalk paint and then help us decorate the First Avenue Trail!

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled.

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Friday, July 12, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Grand Opening sign in front of Library Kiosk

Cochran Kiosk Grand Opening Celebration

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Come check out the new Library Kiosk at Cochran Park during the grand opening! There will be a food truck, a snow cone truck, and yard games to enjoy during this neighborhood party...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Come check out the new Library Kiosk at Cochran Park during the grand opening! There will be a food truck, a snow cone truck, and yard games to enjoy during this neighborhood party!

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Monday, July 15, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 16, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 17, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 18, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Animals

Gifford Farm: Animals On the Go

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
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,...

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!

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Friday, July 19, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Monday, July 22, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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

Photo of a sack lunch with apple and banana.

Free Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 23, 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 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 to have a free lunch at the Library.

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