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Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 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.

Cyber Security

Stay Safe and Secure Online

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

As more of our lives move online, it's important to keep ourselves safe. From junk websites designed to steal your personal information to fake checks and wire fraud, learn to spot...

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

As more of our lives move online, it's important to keep ourselves safe. From junk websites designed to steal your personal information to fake checks and wire fraud, learn to spot these scams and avoid costly problems down the line.

close up of circuit board and soldering iron

Basic Soldering

Thursday, July 18, 2024 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...

Waitlist
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.

An example of a fanny pack

How to Sew: a Fanny Pack

Saturday, July 20, 2024 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...

Waitlist
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.)

An example of a fanny pack

How to Sew: a Fanny Pack

Saturday, July 20, 2024 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...

Waitlist
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.)

A person writing in a notebook and holding a mug.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
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...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
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.

a person using a heat press

Intro to Heat Transfer: T-Shirts

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make custom t-shirts 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 h...

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

Learn how to make custom t-shirts 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.

close up of hands with crafting items

Pinterest'd In...

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for this easy to make Upcycled T-Shirt Bag. We all have our favorite T-shirts or those shirts that maybe we have outgrown but can't bear to part with. What about th...

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

Come join us for this easy to make Upcycled T-Shirt Bag.

close up of hands with crafting items

Pinterest'd In...

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for this easy to make Upcycled T-Shirt Bag. We all have our favorite T-shirts or those shirts that maybe we have outgrown but can't bear to part with. What about th...

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

Come join us for this easy to make Upcycled T-Shirt Bag.

An example of a fanny pack

How to Sew: a Fanny Pack

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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: basic sewing & p...

Waitlist
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.)

close-up of hands on fabric using a sewing machine

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 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!

close up of a keyboard

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 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.

An example of a fanny pack

How to Sew: a Fanny Pack

Saturday, August 17, 2024 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.)

An example of a fanny pack

How to Sew: a Fanny Pack

Saturday, August 17, 2024 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.)

An example of a fanny pack

How to Sew: a Fanny Pack

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 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: 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.)

a person using a heat press

Intro to Heat Transfer: Mugs

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make custom mugs 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 ...

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

Learn how to make custom mugs 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.

close up of hands with crafting items

Pinterest'd In...

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
close up of hands with crafting items

Pinterest'd In...

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
A person writing in a notebook and holding a mug.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
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...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
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.

Cyber Security

Stay Safe and Secure Online

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

As more of our lives move online, it's important to keep ourselves safe. From junk websites designed to steal your personal information to fake checks and wire fraud, learn to spot...

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

As more of our lives move online, it's important to keep ourselves safe. From junk websites designed to steal your personal information to fake checks and wire fraud, learn to spot these scams and avoid costly problems down the line.

close-up of hands on fabric using a sewing machine

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 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!

close up of a keyboard

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 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.

An example of DIY pan protectors.

How to Sew: Pan Protectors

Saturday, September 14, 2024 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.

An example of DIY pan protectors.

How to Sew: Pan Protectors

Saturday, September 14, 2024 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.