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Worlds Away Book Club

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, p...

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

Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A 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 A
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 "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: TBA

Saturday, March 15, 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 & p...

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: TBA

Saturday, March 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:

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 & p...

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.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room A 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 A
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.

Non-Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, March 19, 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.

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
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 supp...

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

A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America's First Indian Doctor

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On March 14, 1889, Susan La Flesche received her medical degree―becoming the first Native American doctor in U.S. history. She earned her degree thirty-one years before women could...

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

On March 14, 1889, Susan La Flesche received her medical degree―becoming the first Native American doctor in U.S. history.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Our Community Reads Book Talk

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, OUR Community Reads
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this book talk of the Our Community Reads title of 2025. All are welcome as we enjoy lively discussion of the book's themes and impact. 

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

Please join us for this book talk of the Our Community Reads title of 2025. All are welcome as we enjoy lively discussion of the book's themes and impact. 

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

How to Sew: TBA

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: pressing & sewin...

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: pressing & sewing

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, April 1, 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.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes ...

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

Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes and always wanting more.

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

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines! We’ll cover: sewing machine parts and accessories, how to thread the machine...

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 the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines! We’ll cover: sewing machine parts and accessories, how to thread the machine, how to install the bobbin, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
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 supp...

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

Worlds Away Book Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, p...

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

Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Live Music with James Margolis

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this live music event with musician James Margolis. His songs combine his Sinatra-esque vocal delivery with clever lyrics that evoke comparisons to Elliott Smith...

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

Please join us for this live music event with musician James Margolis.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Iowa's Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she takes you through the early 20th Century in her program, Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy. You’ll discover...

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

Join Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she takes you through the early
20th Century in her program, Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy. You’ll discover the

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

How to Sew: TBA

Saturday, April 12, 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 & p...

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: TBA

Saturday, April 12, 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 & p...

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.

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

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A 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 A
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.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room A 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 A
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.

Non-Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 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?