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.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Noche de Lotería

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Storytime @ the Library

9:45am - 10:15am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
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 ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?

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

Storytime @ the Library

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
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 ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
Teen Central
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

6:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
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.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

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

Yoga Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Miss Anna! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mats or borrow one of ours.

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

Meta Quest VR

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
Teen Central
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: A Holiday Countdown Calendar

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
Waitlist
Registration
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:

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 "Adults" group.

Non-Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room C
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

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

Storytime @ the Library

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
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 ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

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

Homeschool Huddle: Community Building

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades K-6
Meeting Room B
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

It’s the season of giving! To celebrate, this Huddle is about Community Building. We’ll be learning how we can support our communities and making items to donate to local charities.

 

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

Game On!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
Teen Central
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

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
Teen Central
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.

Basic Soldering

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety.

Heartland Family Services Outreach

10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Heartland Family Services has outreach hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library every other Friday  from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for assistance.

We can provide:

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

3D Paper Snowflakes

All Day
Teens, Grades 6-12
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:

Transform an ordinary piece of white paper into a neat snowflake! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Music With Lori Lynn! Holiday Songs

10:00am - 10:30am
Age 5 & Under
Tree House
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of Christmas-themed musical fun with Lori Lynn from Overall Buddies.

 

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

Meta Quest VR

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
Teen Central
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
Teens, Grades 6-12
Teen Central
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 "Grades K-6" group.

Drop In! Cootie Catchers

10:00am - 3:00pm
Grades K-6
Tree House
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Stop by and make your very own Cootie Catcher! This program is a drop-in and unsupervised. Caregivers need to stay with their children.

Most appropriate for families with kids in preschool-6th grade.