The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4

The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

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

Dr. Oxygen

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
Event Details:

Join Comedic Super Hero Scientists Dr. Oxygen (aka Tim Gilloon) as he brings science to life! Dr. Oxygen has been educating kids and adults on the finer points of science for 20+ y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Comedic Super Hero Scientists Dr. Oxygen (aka Tim Gilloon) as he brings science to life! Dr. Oxygen has been educating kids and adults on the finer points of science for 20+ years with a show that unites minds and is fun for everyone!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Steve Tamayo Presents "Identity by Design of Women’s Clothing of the Plains"

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dresses are more than simple articles of clothing for Native women – they are aesthetic expressions of culture and identity.  Embodying messages about the life of the wearer, ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Dresses are more than simple articles of clothing for Native women – they are aesthetic expressions of culture and identity.  Embodying messages about the life of the wearer, dresses offer Native women the opportunity to blend artistic tradit

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.

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!

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

Will Stuck’s Adventures into the Absurd

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
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 ...

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

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

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

Magic with Jeff Quinn

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
Event Details:

Join Jeff Quinn at the park for an hour of magical entertainment and be prepared to be AMAZED! In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This program...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Jeff Quinn at the park for an hour of magical entertainment and be prepared to be AMAZED!

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cognitive Neuroscience

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dive into the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience! Cognitive neuroscience is the scientific field that studies the biological processes of cognition, with a focus on the...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Dive into the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience!

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

Sing and Dance With Mr. K

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute interactive dance and sing along performance with Mister K and his puppet plas from KPAO Omaha! In the event of inclement weather, this program will move...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Presentation, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute interactive dance and sing along performance with Mister K and his puppet plas from KPAO Omaha!

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

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Patchwork of the Prairie by Yvonne Hollenbeck

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Yvonne Hollenbeck is an award-winning quilter and the nation’s top award-winning cowgirl poet as well as one of the most published. Yvonne presents an entertaining trunk-show of ap...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Yvonne Hollenbeck is an award-winning quilter and the nation’s top award-winning cowgirl poet as well as one of the most published.

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

Juggling! Comedy! Energy! with Brian Wendling

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
Event Details:

Join us for juggling, family humor, and audience antics that are fun for all ages! Brian is an International Jugglers’ Association Champion with a zany, high energy show for the wh...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for juggling, family humor, and audience antics that are fun for all ages! Brian is an International Jugglers’ Association Champion with a zany, high energy show for the whole family!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Building America: History of the Transcontinental Railroad Through Photography

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Geneology, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Since the 1860s, railroads like Union Pacific have played a pivotal role in the opening and then the settling, and disruption, of the American west. Today, Union Pacific continues ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Geneology, Presentation
Event Details:

Since the 1860s, railroads like Union Pacific have played a pivotal role in the opening and then the settling, and disruption, of the American west.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Welcome to Medicare

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Medicare A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Welcome to Medicare

A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to learn about Medicare.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

How Iowa Legal Aid Can Help

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special program to hear more about Iowa Legal Aid’s services and special projects, including their disaster legal services project and Rural Justice Project for Older...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a special program to hear more about Iowa Legal Aid’s services and special projects, including their disaster legal services project and Rural Justice Project for Older Iowans.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Postwar Pop: Memorabilia of the Mid-20th Century

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From the 1920’s onward, America was flooded with pop culture collectibles. Author Donald-Brian Johnson’s entertaining, informative program examines how these trends of the times ca...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

From the 1920’s onward, America was flooded with pop culture collectibles. Author Donald-Brian Johnson’s entertaining, informative program examines how these trends of the times came to be.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drafting a Debut Novel: A How-To Guide to Becoming an Author and Navigating the Writing Process

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dive into the world of novel writing with 'Drafting a Debut Novel: A How-To Guide to Becoming an Author and Navigating the Writing Process,' your essential companion on t...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Dive into the world of novel writing with 'Drafting a Debut Novel: A How-To Guide to Becoming an Author and Navigating the Writing Process,' your essential companion on the journey to pu

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Welcome to Medicare

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Medicare A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Welcome to Medicare

A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to learn about Medicare.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.