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.

Event List

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

Meta Quest VR

Monday, June 16, 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, June 16, 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 "Adults" group.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 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 "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, June 17, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Wednesday, June 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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site

The Library will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of the holiday.

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

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, June 21, 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.

Meta Quest VR

Monday, June 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

Tuesday, June 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

Wednesday, June 25, 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 "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: TBA

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 & 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

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

Meta Quest VR

Thursday, June 26, 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.

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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 supp...

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

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, June 28, 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.

Meta Quest VR

Monday, June 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

Tuesday, July 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 "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room B 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 B
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 "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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

Meta Quest VR

Wednesday, July 2, 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, July 3, 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.

Worlds Away Book Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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, p...

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.

Independence Day

All Day
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site

The Library will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.

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

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, July 5, 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.