Upcoming Events

Daniel Chester French took time out from his work on the iconic seated Abraham Lincoln in Washington D.C. to come to Council Bluffs to create a memorial to Ruth Anne Dodge.

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.

Please join us for this live music event with musician James Margolis.

Join Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she takes you through the early 20th Century in her program, Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy.

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.

Join us for our Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn series. This week's topic is Getting Started with Facebook. During this hands-on workshop, you can sign up for Facebook and begin building your profile.

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

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.

Shelby Van Pelt, author of OUR Community Reads 2025 title Remarkably Bright Creatures, joins us for an author talk and Q&A. Book signing to follow.

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.

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.

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.

Join the Friends of the Council Bluffs Public Library for their annual meeting of their membership.

Whether you are learning Spanish or English, come to our monthly Language Exchange to practice with native speakers and fellow learners.

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.

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.

Take control of your finances and build a brighter future with Budgeting Basics!

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.

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.

Are you a history buff? Or do you love reading medical mysteries or family memoirs?

Join us for our Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn series where you will enjoy lunch while learning valuable information. This week's topic is Getting Started with Instagram.

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports and exporting files.

Getting the right plant in the right location is the key to a successful native garden.

Learn how to solder stained glass. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety. Then, we’ll put that knowledge to use by practicing soldering scrap glass.