October 15, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ La Vista Pubic Library
Ages 0 - 5 with parent/caregiver
October 15, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ La Vista Pubic Library
Ages 12 - 19
October 17, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ La Vista Public Library
Explore early literacy with singing, creative movement, and reading! Ideal for ages 15 months – 3 years old
October 18, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ La Vista Pubic Library
Storytime is a great opportunity for your little ones to interact with others and to develop early literacy skills through books, songs, finger plays, and more. All ages welcome Books will be geared towards 3 - 6 year olds.
October 18, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ La Vista Pubic Library
Ideal for ages birth - 6. Little ones are encourage to discover, build, create, and play in a new Imagination Station Room. This creative space is set up with toys, costumes, games, etc. to help build important skills such as sharing, storytelling, emotional intelligence, critical thinking pretend play, and problem solving.
October 21, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM @ La Vista Pubic Library
October 21, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ La Vista Public Library
Calling all homeschoolers! Join us each month to read and discuss some of our favorite books. Each month we will pick two books, one for ages 8-14, and the other for ages 12-18. Kids that are 12-14 can pick between the two books based on interest and reading level. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You can pick up a copy of each month’s book, as well as a packet with discussion questions, at the circulation desk. Ages 8-14 The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Regan Barnhill - An epic fantasy about a young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, who must unlock the powerful magic buried deep inside her. Ages 12-18 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman - Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except that he has been raised by ghosts and other denizens of the graveyard.
October 21, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ Southwind Park
Come enjoy a fun-filled walk through Southwind Park! Adult/Caregivers will read "The 13 Nights of Halloween" by Guy Visilovich as children collect small prizes (while supplies last) at each stop along the way. Put on your costumes, pack a flashlight and join us for this exciting outdoor activity. Prize bags will be provided. All ages welcome! Registration is not required.
October 22, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ La Vista Pubic Library
October 24, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ La Vista Public Library
October 25, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ La Vista Pubic Library
October 25, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ La Vista Pubic Library
October 28, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ La Vista Public Library
Ages 6 - 12 Explore and learn about the world around us through fun STEAM related activities.
October 29, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ La Vista Pubic Library
October 30, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ La Vista Public Library
Join us at the Library each month for a movie having to do with a different theme: October 30 - Horror Movie Night The movie will start promptly at 6 p.m. and light refreshments will be provided.
October 31, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ La Vista Public Library
October 15, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Harold "Andy" Anderson Council Chambers
October 16, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Harold "Andy" Anderson Council Chambers
October 17, 7:00 AM - October 20, 5:00 PM @ Papillion Public Works
For the first time ever, La Vista residents will be able to take advantage of a fall clean-up event, thanks to a joint effort with the City of Papillion. The clean-up event will take place October 17-20, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., at Papillion’s Public Works Department. This is located at 9909 Portal Road, directly across from the La Vista Public Works facility. All residents of both communities, including those in La Vista’s Extra-Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction, are encouraged to take advantage of this free disposal service.
October 17, 6:30 PM @ Harold "Andy" Anderson Council Chambers
October 18, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ La Vista Public Library
Storytime is a great opportunity for your little ones to interact with others and to develop early literacy skills through books, songs, finger plays, and more. All ages welcome. Books will be geared towards 3-6 year olds.
October 18, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ La Vista Public Library
Little ones are encourage to discover, build, create, and play in a new Imagination Station Room. This creative space is set up with toys, costumes, games, etc. to help build important skills such as sharing, storytelling, emotional intelligence, critical thinking pretend play, and problem solving. Ideal for ages birth-6.
October 21, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM @ La Vista Public Library
October 25, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ La Vista Public Library
October 25, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ La Vista Public Library
October 31, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Community Center
Instead of going door-to-door with your children this Halloween, why not get all of your trick-or-treating done in one place? La Vista’s Halloween Safe Night is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, October 31, at the Community Center, 8116 Park View Boulevard. All children ages 12 and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian, are invited to attend this popular annual event. There will be trick-or-treating in the gym, as well as free hot dogs, and hayrack rides outside! Local businesses and organizations are also invited to participate in the event by sponsoring a table and handing out candy to those in attendance. To sponsor a table, contact David Karlson at the Community Center, 402-331-3455, or via e-mail at dkarlson@cityoflavista.org.