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.

Holiday Movie Fest

All Day
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Fill up on popcorn and hot cocoa while watching your favorite holiday movies! 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: Drop-In, Movie
Event Details:

Fill up on popcorn and hot cocoa while watching your favorite holiday movies! 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.

Holiday Movie Fest

All Day
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Fill up on popcorn and hot cocoa while watching your favorite holiday movies! 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: Drop-In, Movie
Event Details:

Fill up on popcorn and hot cocoa while watching your favorite holiday movies! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

Monday, January 6, 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.

Tinker Zone: Expanding Fingerprints

Monday, January 6, 2025 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:

Make a fingerprint on a balloon, then blow it up to see a zoomed up version of your unique mark! 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:

Make a fingerprint on a balloon, then blow it up to see a zoomed up version of your unique mark! 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

Monday, January 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.

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

Holiday Movie Fest

All Day
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Fill up on popcorn and hot cocoa while watching your favorite holiday movies! 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: Drop-In, Movie
Event Details:

Fill up on popcorn and hot cocoa while watching your favorite holiday movies! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Storytime @ the Library

Tuesday, January 7, 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, January 7, 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.

Tinker Zone: Expanding Fingerprints

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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:

Make a fingerprint on a balloon, then blow it up to see a zoomed up version of your unique mark! 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:

Make a fingerprint on a balloon, then blow it up to see a zoomed up version of your unique mark! 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

Tuesday, January 7, 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, January 7, 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, January 7, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Playdate Cafe'

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
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 t...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Drop-In
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 month’s special guest is 

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

Tinker Zone: Expanding Fingerprints

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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:

Make a fingerprint on a balloon, then blow it up to see a zoomed up version of your unique mark! 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:

Make a fingerprint on a balloon, then blow it up to see a zoomed up version of your unique mark! 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, January 8, 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Love On a Leash

Thursday, January 9, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 pa...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Evening with Nita Prose: Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

What Are You Reading? Book Club

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at this book talk for book lovers! We won't read a set title, but rather come together to share great authors and titles we have read. Get inspired to read some new books o...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at this book talk for book lovers! We won't read a set title, but rather come together to share great authors and titles we have read.

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

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, January 11, 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.