This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes and always wanting more. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Mystery Book Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes and always wanting more.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Play Date Cafe' Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for a playdate where parents and caregivers can get together to talk about childcare over coffee and tea while their children play, fostering new friendships for kids and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Play Date Cafe' 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Event Details: Join us for a playdate where parents and caregivers can get together to talk about childcare over coffee and tea while their children play, fostering new friendships for kids and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Texture Tissue Paper Art Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Texture Tissue Paper Art 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 Book a one-on-one appointment to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Upcoming Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Book a one-on-one appointment to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Storytime @ the Library 9:45am–10:15am Tree House 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 5 and under 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 Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Storytime @ the Library 10:30am–11:00am Tree House 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 5 and under 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 Texture Tissue Paper Art Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Texture Tissue Paper Art 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Teen Startup Series, Part 1 Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Kick off your business ideas in the library! In this first session of the Teen Startup Series, teen entrepreneurs are invited to tour the library's makerspace and explore tools you can use to bring your products and projects to life. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen Startup Series, Part 1 4:00pm–5:30pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Makerspace Event Details: Kick off your business ideas in the library! In this first session of the Teen Startup Series, teen entrepreneurs are invited to tour the library's makerspace and explore tools you can use to bring your products and projects to life.
This event is in the "Adults" group 746 Needlework Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu 746 Needlework Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room A 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Nighttime Storytime @ the Library Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for a half hour of stories, music and FUN! Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Nighttime Storytime @ the Library 6:30pm–7:00pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for a half hour of stories, music and FUN! Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.
This event is in the "Adults" group Worlds Away Book Group Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Worlds Away Book Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection.
This event is in the "Kids" group Registration Program: Cross Stitch Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Age Group: Kids Learn the basics of cross-stitch and create your first cross-stitch piece.This class begins promptly at 10:00 am. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Registration Program: Cross Stitch 10:00am–12:00pm Tree House Register Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of cross-stitch and create your first cross-stitch piece.This class begins promptly at 10:00 am.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Anime Club Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club, Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Meet up with fellow fans to geek out about all things anime and manga! We'll also be viewing anime voted on by the club. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Anime Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Central 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! We'll also be viewing anime voted on by the club. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.
This event is in the "Adults" group Vision Board Workshop Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Age Group: Adults Join us for this Saturday craft to create your own vision board and kick off the new year with a clear vision! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Vision Board Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room A Upcoming Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this Saturday craft to create your own vision board and kick off the new year with a clear vision!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 3D Printing Drop-In Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 12 2026 Mon 3D Printing Drop-In 2:00pm–4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Makerspace Drop-In Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Event Details: Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group After School Drop-In: Upside Down Legos Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Age 5 & Under Build Lego creations upside down. View Details This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 12 2026 Mon After School Drop-In: Upside Down Legos 2:30pm–3:45pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Age 5 & Under Program Type: Drop-In Event Details: Build Lego creations upside down.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Coil Coasters Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Relax and unwind as you craft a cute fabric-coiled coaster. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Coil Coasters 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Relax and unwind as you craft a cute fabric-coiled coaster. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
This event is in the "Adults" group Hidden History of a Carnegie Library: Group Tour Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Outside of Library at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy Age Group: Adults Meet us at the Council Bluffs Public Library for a short walk over to the old Carnegie library, now the home of the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Hidden History of a Carnegie Library: Group Tour 5:30pm–6:30pm Outside of Library Upcoming Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Outside of Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Meet us at the Council Bluffs Public Library for a short walk over to the old Carnegie library, now the home of the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.
Western Iowa Services Collaborative-Disability Access Point Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm Room F at Council Bluffs Public Library Purpose of Meeting: The Disability Access Point is your local connection to disability support services. They can help you get connected to local service providers, find answers and guidance fro... Room F Jan 13 2026 Tue Western Iowa Services Collaborative-Disability Access Point 9:00am–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Room F Purpose of Meeting The Disability Access Point is your local connection to disability support services. They can help you get connected to local service providers, find answers and guidance from knowledgeable staff, and navigate disability-related resources in
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Storytime @ the Library 9:45am–10:15am Tree House 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 5 and under 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, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Storytime @ the Library 10:30am–11:00am Tree House 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 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 3D Printing Drop-In Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 13 2026 Tue 3D Printing Drop-In 2:00pm–4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Makerspace Drop-In Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Event Details: Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Coil Coasters Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Relax and unwind as you craft a cute fabric-coiled coaster. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Coil Coasters 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Relax and unwind as you craft a cute fabric-coiled coaster. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
Planning Commission Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Planning Commission 5:00pm–8:30pm 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.
