Upcoming Events
Please join us for this book discussion of the Our Community Reads adult title of 2025: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. All are welcome as we enjoy lively discussion of the book's themes and impact.
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.
Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re not sure where to start? Would you like to learn how to download an eBook, audiobook, movie or music?
The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)
Skills learned: pressing & sewing
Join us for our Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn series. This week's topic, Save Your Brain, will focus on exercise for the body and brain as well as the importance of social connections and activity.
Pinterest'd In: Pressed Flower Jars and Bottlecap Magnets
This hands on workshop teaches you unique techniques using safe, easy to use tools. Unleash your creativity and leave with a custom piece to showcase at home!
All project materials will be provided.
The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month.
Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!
Please bring your own supplies.
Learn how to make custom a mug with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our heat press to make your design a reality.
Your instructor must have already approved the Council Bluffs Public Library as a proctoring site and must have sent the necessary proctoring instructions to reference@councilbluffslibrary.org.
The Council Bluffs Public Library can offer the following regarding Test Proctoring:
- Test Proctoring when adequate personnel, facilities and technology are available.
- Proctoring is conducted by the library staffing the Reference Desk at the time of the exam. Individual librarians are not assigned to proctor specific exams or students.
- Library staff proctor exams from the Reference Desk; library staff observes the student while performing other tasks and assisting other patrons. If your institution requires that the student receives constant, uninterrupted observation, the Library cannot proctor your exam.
- Exams must be completed within a half-hour before the Library closes.
- The student or instructor is required to make arrangements for the exam. Test Proctoring must be scheduled at least 3 days in advance.
- Your instructor must have already approved the Council Bluffs Public Library as a proctoring site and must have sent the necessary proctoring instructions to reference@councilbluffslibrary.org.
Digital Library
Gale EBooks
Reference e-Books that can download or read online. Areas of emphasis include business plans, travel books, biographies, current events, encyclopedias, and much more.
Hoopla Digital
Digital movies, television shows, music albums, graphic novels, and audiobooks.
Libby by OverDrive
Browse thousands of e-Books, digital audiobooks and digital magazines and download to your smartphone or digital device. Read today's most popular titles without leaving the house!