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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Scribblers Writing Group

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Join the club where you can build a one-of-a-kind collaborative story with other creative teens!

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Join the club where you can build a one-of-a-kind collaborative story with other creative teens!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.

Drop In! Seed Art

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
Event Details:

Spring is here! Celebrate by making a picture out of seeds! 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Spring is here! Celebrate by making a picture out of seeds!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, April 21, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Drop In! Art-a-Doodle

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Drop in and explore toddler friendly art materials.For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Drop in and explore toddler friendly art materials.

For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.

Drop In! Blueberry Pie Parfaits

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
Event Details:

It’s National Blueberry Pie Day! We’re making tasty Blueberry Pie Parfaits!  

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

It’s National Blueberry Pie Day! We’re making tasty Blueberry Pie Parfaits! 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re not sure where to start? Would you like to learn...

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

Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re not sure where to start? Would you like to learn how to download an eBook, audiobook, movie or music?

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Drop In! Box Party

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Drop in for and use your imagination for some fun with boxes! Crawl through tunnels, build towers, decorate a giant box house, and more! For kids 5 years old and younger and an adu...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Drop in for and use your imagination for some fun with boxes! Crawl through tunnels, build towers, decorate a giant box house, and more! For kids 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Drop In! Belonging in the Bluffs Friendship Bracelet Making

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Get ready for Celebrate CB with friendship bracelet making! With the Celebrate CB theme, CB Eras, we invite you to connect across generations through the timeless traditi...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Get ready for Celebrate CB with friendship bracelet making! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Anime Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow fans to geek out about all things anime and manga! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Book Club, Drop-In
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow fans to geek out about all things anime and manga! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re not sure where to start? Would you like to learn...

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

Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re not sure where to start? Would you like to learn how to download an eBook, audiobook, movie or music?

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mic Poetry Reading

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Open mic readings are for anyone who wants to read their poetry in a public venue. You can stop by and read your own creations or just listen to others.  To share your wo...

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

Open mic readings are for anyone who wants to read their poetry in a public venue. 

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

Belonging in the Bluffs: Friendship Bracelet Making

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Belonging in the Bluffs Friendship Bracelet Making. Drop in between 3-5 p.m. to make a bracelet with us. With the Celebrate CB theme, CB Eras, we invite you to connect ac...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Belonging in the Bluffs Friendship Bracelet Making. Drop in between 3-5 p.m. to make a bracelet with us. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.