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Spotlight on the Art of Speaking

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you an author and or trying to be a future author? In either case speaking to an audience about your book is important to promote your work.  You need to be trus...

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

Are you an author and or trying to be a future author? In either case speaking to an audience about your book is important to promote your work.  You need to be trustworthy, competent, and likeable.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Czech Folk Costumes

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

National folk costumes, or kroje, in the Czech Lands developed over centuries from the simple garments of the people to the colorful, artistic ensembles one finds today at festival...

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

National folk costumes, or kroje, in the Czech Lands developed over centuries from the simple garments of the people to the colorful, artistic ensembles one finds today at festivals and in museums.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 28, 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...

Full
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.

"Who Will Handle Decisions for You?"

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

Basics of Wills and Revocable Trusts will be presented by Attorney Deborah Peterson. Sponsored by Lawyers in Libraries, a joint effort by The Iowa State Bar Association, the State ...

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

Basics of Wills and Revocable Trusts will be presented by Attorney Deborah Peterson.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fossils Under Your Feet

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting journey into the ancient world of marine fossils found right here in our local area! Learn about the ancient oceanways that used to cover Iowa, Nebraska,...

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

Join us for an exciting journey into the ancient world of marine fossils found right here in our local area!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

What Happens to My Recycling Trash? Field Trip

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

Ever wonder what happens when you put your recycling bin out on the curb, how it is being used to make the world a better place, and if you are even putting the right stuff in the ...

Register
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Event Details:

Ever wonder what happens when you put your recycling bin out on the curb, how it is being used to make the world a better place, and if you are even putting the right stuff in the bin?

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.

Magic with Mikayla Oz

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Mikayla Oz provides a high energy, interactive magic show with lots of audience participation, modern music, hilarious comedy. Bring a blanket and come enjoy a spectacular show! ...

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

Mikayla Oz provides a high energy, interactive magic show with lots of audience participation, modern music, hilarious comedy. Bring a blanket and come enjoy a spectacular show!

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.

Fontenelle Forest: Critters on the Go

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Come face to face with some of the amazing critters you can find in the forest and learn all about why they are so neat! This program will be followed by a free sack lunch for k...

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

Come face to face with some of the amazing critters you can find in the forest and learn all about why they are so neat!

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

Meet a Real Mascot and Handler With Stormy and Hoot

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a meet-and-greet with Stormy from the Omaha Storm Chasers (baseball) and Hoot from the Omaha Union (soccer). We’ll listen to a story and hear all about what it’s like t...

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

Join us for a meet-and-greet with Stormy from the Omaha Storm Chasers (baseball) and Hoot from the Omaha Union (soccer). We’ll listen to a story and hear all about what it’s like to be a mascot handler for games at Werner Park!

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.

The Amazing Bubble Show with the Omaha Children’s Museum

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Experience Omaha Children’s Museum’s most POP-ular program. Discover new tools to create bubbles, turn bubbles into smoke and even make bubbles big enough for a person to stand in....

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

Experience Omaha Children’s Museum’s most POP-ular program. Discover new tools to create bubbles, turn bubbles into smoke and even make bubbles big enough for a person to stand in.

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.

Meet a Real Racecar Driver!

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a story about racecars. Get a close up look at a real Cage Kart Racecar and meet the drivers! *In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a story about racecars. Get a close up look at a real Cage Kart Racecar and meet the drivers!

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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy this armchair tour of some of Nebraska’s most interesting historical markers. Author/photographer Jeff Barnes shares the images and stories of Nebraska’s lesser known hist...

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

Enjoy this armchair tour of some of Nebraska’s most interesting historical markers.

Author/photographer Jeff Barnes shares the images and stories of Nebraska’s lesser known historical monuments, placed far off the beaten path.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, June 25, 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...

Full
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 "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.

Wildlife Encounters

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Wildlife Encounters and their animal ambassadors will join us at the park for an exciting, interactive, educational program all about animals adaptations, history, geography, and c...

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

Wildlife Encounters and their animal ambassadors will join us at the park for an exciting, interactive, educational program all about animals adaptations, history, geography, and cool facts about each animal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Law & Order on the Railroad: History of Railroad Police

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Geneology, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Railroads became the primary mode of long-distance transportation in the United States during the mid-to-late 1800s. As the number of railroads increased, so did problems such as t...

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

Railroads became the primary mode of long-distance transportation in the United States during the mid-to-late 1800s. As the number of railroads increased, so did problems such as theft, vandalism, robberies, labor disputes, and trespassing.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
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 "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 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...

Full
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 "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 "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!