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close up of an "A" being embroidered

Machine Embroidery Class

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine. The Brothe...

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

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine.

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!

pile of yarn and thread

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 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 supplies...

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.

Paper craft dog with yellow bow

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes  cuttin...

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

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project.

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.)

colored pens and a coloring sheet

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, August 19, 2024 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!

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.)

pile of yarn and thread

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, August 22, 2024 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 supplies...

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.

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
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 an "A" being embroidered

Machine Embroidery Class

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine. The Brothe...

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

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine.

pile of yarn and thread

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, September 12, 2024 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 supplies...

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.

Paper craft caboose

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes  cuttin...

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

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project.

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.

colored pens and a coloring sheet

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, September 16, 2024 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!

An example of DIY pan protectors.

How to Sew: Pan Protectors

Wednesday, September 25, 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.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing

pile of yarn and thread

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 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 supplies...

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.

close up of hands with crafting items

Pinterest'd In...

Monday, September 30, 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, September 30, 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
close-up of hands on fabric using a sewing machine

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, October 2, 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 an "A" being embroidered

Machine Embroidery Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine. The Brothe...

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

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine.