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Make this summer movie season magical by heading to Marcus Theaters between June 7 and Aug. 13, 2026, for a series of family favorites! They'll play a different movie each week for only $3 (+tax), so grab the family and we'll see you at the theatre.
Your little one is cordially invited to bring along their favorite stuffed buddy for a lovely pre-lunch snack of yummy cookies washed down with a refreshing cup of lemonade. Can you imagine anything cuter?
Ages 12-18. Register at Front Desk
Create scrapbook spreads of your fav moments. Bring photos from home or use supplies here.
Join for an interactive look into the world of wildlife rehabilitation with our friends from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. Learn what the team at NWR does, what it takes to become a wildlife rehabilitator, and how animals end up needing care in the first place. Explore each step of the rehabilitation journey—from intake and treatment to release back into the wild. This engaging program is perfect for anyone curious about animal care and the important work of helping injured wildlife. This program is for patrons 6+. Registration is required.
Old-fashioned summer fun! The Council Bluffs Fire Department hosts hydrant parties on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. throughout the summer at various locations.
Our dinosaur friends laid eggs in the library's garden! Help us collection the eggs (watermelons), and join as they crack them open and enjoy a cool summer treat!
This month, teens will use a laser cutter to customize their own LED lamp to take home. All necessary supplies are provided. This is a free event for teens. Registration is required.
Come one, come all to create perfectly personalized pillows! This month, we are making throw pillows and stuffing them so you can take them home with you. All supplies are provided. This activity is suitable for ages 5+. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Discover the incredible world of bats in this engaging presentation for adults led by Nebraska Wildlife Rehab! Learn the basics of bat biology, explore common myths and misconceptions, and uncover the many surprising ways bats help and support human communities. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already a bat enthusiast, this program will leave you with a new appreciation for these fascinating nighttime creatures. This is a free event for adults 19+.
Teen Retreats at Bennington Library every Tuesday for grades 6-12
Grab a blanket or stuffed animal for a cozy family movie night at the library! This month we'll be watching: Charlotte's Web. Popcorn and a craft will be provided!
Step behind the scenes of La Folia Global and explore how the project came to life, the inspirations behind the music, and the collaborative process that brings these artists together. Featuring composer Valeri Tolstov and Crossroads Artistic Director Erik Higgins, this event offers an in-depth look at the music and the creative minds behind it.
Kids and teens who made their Summer Reading Program goals can redeem their Storm Chaser voucher for a free berm seat at an Omaha Storm Chasers game!
La Folia Global is a transcontinental musical journey that brings together Baroque repertoire and instruments with world music traditions whose roots intersect in the cultural crossroads of Renaissance Venice. At its center is Valeri Tolstov’s brilliant reimagining of Vivaldi’s La Folia, moving seamlessly between Armenian folk music, Hindustani classical raga, and Vivaldi’s original score.
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