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

Dr. Oxygen

10:00am - 11:00am
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.
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Presentation
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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.
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.
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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:30am
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

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
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

10:30am - 11:00am
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.
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.
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.
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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
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.
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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration 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.
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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C
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Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration 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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration 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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration 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.