Zoo Pass Giveaway Update

As of 4/1/25, the library has run out of zoo passes. We will announce in the future if there is another giveaway. 
Those who were able to receive a pass have until 5/22/25 to use them!

Event List

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Forts of Omaha and Council Bluffs

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this presentation by historian and author Jeff Barnes as he discusses the 200-year history of military forts in the Missouri River Valley area. “The Forts of Oma...

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

Please join us for this presentation by historian and author Jeff Barnes as he discusses the 200-year history of military forts in the Missouri River Valley area.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

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: basic sewing & press...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

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: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

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: basic sewing & press...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

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: basic sewing & pressing.

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

3D Printing Drop-In

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.

This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Club: Spanish-English Language Exchange/Club de Conversación: Intercambio de idiomas español-inglés

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you are learning Spanish or English, come to our monthly Language Exchange to practice with native speakers and fellow learners. Meet new people, get help with the language...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Whether you are learning Spanish or English, come to our monthly Language Exchange to practice with native speakers and fellow learners.

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

3D Printing Drop-In

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.

This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women's Self-Defense

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

While we may not want to think about needing these skills, the fact is that we all do. Sign up for this self-defense class taught by Sanders ATA in order to get a basis in self-def...

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

While we may not want to think about needing these skills, the fact is that we all do. Sign up for this self-defense class taught by Sanders ATA in order to get a basis in self-defense for women. 

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

3D Printing Drop-In

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.

This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration requ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Navigating Estate Administration

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Planning for the future can feel complicated, but understanding the basics of estate administration can bring peace of mind. This session will help you make sense of wills, tr...

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

Planning for the future can feel complicated, but understanding the basics of estate administration can bring peace of mind. 

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports and exporting files.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Welcome to Medicare

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to MedicareA 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 lea...

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.

Basic Soldering: Electronics

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, an...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety.

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

Forte Ensemble Concert

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cochran Park
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a one-of-a-kind concert at Cochran Park—a bassoon duo! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a concert with talented local musicians from the Omaha Symp...

Library Branch: Cochran Park
Age Group: Kids, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a one-of-a-kind concert at Cochran Park—a bassoon duo! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a concert with talented local musicians from the Omaha Symphony.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Throw-Back Craft Day

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a trip back to the 90s during this throw-back craft afternoon. We will be painting suncatchers, making friendship bracelets, and creating shapes with Perler beads. ...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a trip back to the 90s during this throw-back craft afternoon. We will be painting suncatchers, making friendship bracelets, and creating shapes with Perler beads. 

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if yo...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer. Color, relax and chat – bring a friend!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join in as we discuss a mix of contemporary fiction and nonfiction books. Take your mind out of the grind of everyday life to be transported into captivating and calming reads. ...

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

Join in as we discuss a mix of contemporary fiction and nonfiction books. Take your mind out of the grind of everyday life to be transported into captivating and calming reads.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games o...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming
Event Details:

Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games or just stop in to join a game.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
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 A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
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.

Non-Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a history buff? Or do you love reading medical mysteries or family memoirs? Non fiction books provide a change of pace and inspire thought-provoking conversations based on ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a history buff? Or do you love reading medical mysteries or family memoirs?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Housing Options for Seniors

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Navigating housing options as you age can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone!This session will explore the many choices available, including in-home care, assiste...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

Navigating housing options as you age can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pinterest'd In: Painted Pot Creations

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and add a pop of color to your space with Painted Pot Creations at the Council Bluffs Public Library!Join us to paint and personalize your own terracotta ...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and add a pop of color to your space with Painted Pot Creations at the Council Bluffs Public Library!

Join us to paint and personalize your own terracotta pot.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

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

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.