Name: How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag
Start: 2025-05-28T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-28T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Council Bluffs Public Library

Reusable microwave popcorn bag and a bowl of popcorn

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

Wednesday, May 28, 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 & sewingSig...

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

Yoga @ Cochran Park

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Cochran Park

Program Type:

Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Meet us at Cochran Park for yoga in the park with Life Dimensions founder and owner Ilona Holland. This yoga event is free and open to the public but intended for a 60+ audience. B...

Library Branch: Cochran Park

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class

Event Details:

Meet us at Cochran Park for yoga in the park with Life Dimensions founder and owner Ilona Holland. This yoga event is free and open to the public but intended for a 60+ audience. Bring your yoga mat with you if you have one and join us!

close-up of hands on fabric using a sewing machine

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, June 4, 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...

Full

Required

Full

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!

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

Saturday, June 7, 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.

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

Saturday, June 7, 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.

Tai Chi @ Cochran Park

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Cochran Park

Program Type:

Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Tai chi is a low-impact activity that can improve your flexibility, core strength, and overall health. Join us on June 11 and 25 for a tai chi class at Cochran Park to stay active ...

Library Branch: Cochran Park

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class

Event Details:

Tai chi is a low-impact activity that can improve your flexibility, core strength, and overall health. Join us on June 11 and 25 for a tai chi class at Cochran Park to stay active and level up your fitness routine this summer!

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace

Age Group:

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: 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.

Self-Defense @ Cochran Park

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cochran Park

Program Type:

Class

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Cochran Park

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Class

Event Details:

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

Unidentified hand writing on pad with coffee mug

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, June 24, 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

Full

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.

Tai Chi @ Cochran Park

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Cochran Park

Program Type:

Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Tai chi is a low-impact activity that can improve your flexibility, core strength, and overall health. Join us on June 11 and 25 for a tai chi class at Cochran Park to stay active ...

Library Branch: Cochran Park

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Class

Event Details:

Tai chi is a low-impact activity that can improve your flexibility, core strength, and overall health. Join us on June 11 and 25 for a tai chi class at Cochran Park to stay active and level up your fitness routine this summer!

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

Wednesday, June 25, 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 & sewingSig...

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

Intro to Heat Transfer: Mugs

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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 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...

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 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.

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace

Age Group:

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: 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.

person sewing a project on a sewing machine

How to Sew: TBA

Saturday, July 19, 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.

How to Sew: TBA

Saturday, July 19, 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.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, July 22, 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

Full

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.

Intro to Heat Transfer: Tote Bags

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 a tote bag 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...

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 a tote bag 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.

How to Sew: TBA

Wednesday, July 30, 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

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, August 6, 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!

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace

Age Group:

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: 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.

How to Sew: TBA

Saturday, August 16, 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.

How to Sew: TBA

Saturday, August 16, 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.

How to Sew: TBA

Wednesday, August 20, 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 & sewingSig...

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

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