Zoo Pass Giveaway Update

As of 4/1/25, the library has run out of zoo passes. We will announce in the future if there is another giveaway. 
Those who were able to receive a pass have until 5/22/25 to use them!

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
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 "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Getting Started with Facebook

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Cell Phone Bean Bag

9:00am - 11:00am
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: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Cell Phone Bean Bag

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Intro to Instagram

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to 3D Printing

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
Register
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Soldering: Stained Glass

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
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 "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: YouTube

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Health Aging Lunch & Learn series. This week's topic is YouTube. You may associate YouTube with silly cat videos, but it is much more than that.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Heat Transfer: Tote Bags

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

Learn how to make custom a tote bag with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our heat press to make your design a reality.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Cell Phone Bean Bag

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.

Lunch & Learn: Simplifying the Language of Medicare

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Health Aging Lunch & Learn series, where you can learn important topics while enjoying a meal.  This week's topic is Simplifying the Language of Medicare. It doesn't have to be overwhelming when you know the facts.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
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:

Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines! We’ll cover: sewing machine parts and accessories, how to thread the machine, how to install the bobbin, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: 7 Things No One Tells You about Retirement

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

What does a successful retirement look like to you? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer! This session will explore how to navigate the challenges of retirement by identifying potential stressors and finding ways to overcome them.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

9:00am - 11:00am
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
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: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
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: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women's Self-Defense

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

While we may not want to think about needing these skills, the fact is that we all do. Sign up for this self-defense class taught by Sanders ATA in order to get a basis in self-defense for women. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
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 "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to 3D Printing

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Soldering: Electronics

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Makerspace
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
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 "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Housing Options for Seniors

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Registration
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Navigating housing options as you age can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Heat Transfer: Puzzles

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

Learn how to make custom a puzzle with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our heat press to make your design a reality.