The Library will be closed Thursday, November 28

The Library will be closed Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Library will be closing early Wednesday, November 27

The Library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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

Storytime @ the Library

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

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

Storytime @ the Library

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

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

Meta Quest VR

Tuesday, March 11, 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.

Planning Commission

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Planning Commission Meeting. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Planning Commission Meeting. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.

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

Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for a half hour of dancing and a story with Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a half hour of dancing and a story with Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate 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, March 12, 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.

Storytime @ the Library

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

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

Game On!

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades ...

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

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades 6 through 12.

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

Meta Quest VR

Thursday, March 13, 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.

Love On a Leash

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

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

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read.

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

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

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, March 15, 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 "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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Monday, March 17, 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.

Storytime @ the Library

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

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

Storytime @ the Library

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

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

Meta Quest VR

Tuesday, March 18, 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 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Yoga Storytime

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Miss Anna! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mats or borro...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Miss Anna! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mats or borrow one of ours.

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

Meta Quest VR

Wednesday, March 19, 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.

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

Storytime @ the Library

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.