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

Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed Winter Luminary Vase. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m...

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 Winter Luminary Vase.

This is a drop-in class. 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.

Tinker Zone: Create Fake Snow

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Create a winter wonderland by making fake snow with shaving cream and baking soda! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Create a winter wonderland by making fake snow with shaving cream and baking soda! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Meta Quest VR

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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.

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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.

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

Storytime @ the Library

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed Winter Luminary Vase. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m...

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 Winter Luminary Vase.

This is a drop-in class. 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.

Game On!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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, December 12, 2024 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, December 12, 2024 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 supplies...

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

Love On a Leash

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes cutting pape...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project.

The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes cutting paper, cardstock or vinyl for your favorite projects, a snap!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Evening with Ed Yong: Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Proudly supported by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation. Program at 7:00 p.m., Book Signing at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase through the Arts Cente...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Proudly supported by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation. Program at 7:00 p.m., Book Signing at 8:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Youth Program Setup

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Holiday Gift Wrapping & Card Making

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

We provide the space and wrapping supplies and you bring your gifts to wrap. Feel free to make a holiday card for a loved one as well!  Nosotros ponemos el espacio y las ma...

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

We provide the space and wrapping supplies and you bring your gifts to wrap. Feel free to make a holiday card for a loved one as well! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Drop In! Cozy BINGO

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop in for hot cocoa and a cookie and stay for a few rounds of cozy Winter BINGO! This program is most appropriate for families with kids in preschool-6th grade.  

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

Drop in for hot cocoa and a cookie and stay for a few rounds of cozy Winter BINGO!

This program is most appropriate for families with kids in preschool-6th grade.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Youth Program Cleanup

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Card Making & Gift Wrapping

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you for this card-making event. We will provide materials and you can come make a card of your choice for a loved one! Take advantage of the gift wrappin...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you for this card-making event. We will provide materials and you can come make a card of your choice for a loved one! Take advantage of the gift wrapping station, too! 

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

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Saturday Matinee -A Gift from Bob

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

This month we will be watching A Gift From Bob  Christmas gifts come in all shapes and sizes. For James (Luke Treadaway), a struggling street musician, a very special one a...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This month we will be watching A Gift From Bob 

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

Super Saturday: Cookie Decorating

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with some tasty festive treats! Decorate cookies with frosting and other toppings, then try your new sugary creation. This event is open to patrons in t...

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

Get into the holiday spirit with some tasty festive treats! Decorate cookies with frosting and other toppings, then try your new sugary creation. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Drop In: Fleece Hats

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Grades K-6
Event Details:

We’re making fleece no-sew fleece hats for our friends at MICAH House. We hope to see you there!  

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

We’re making fleece no-sew fleece hats for our friends at MICAH House. We hope to see you there!

 

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

Meta Quest VR

Monday, December 16, 2024 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.

Noche de Lotería

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Lotería is a Mexican game that anyone can enjoy. Presented in Spanish. Open to all.  Lotería es un juego mexicano que todos se puden disfutar. Se presenta en español. Todos...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Lotería is a Mexican game that anyone can enjoy. Presented in Spanish. Open to all. 

Lotería es un juego mexicano que todos se puden disfutar. Se presenta en español. Todos están invitados.