Events at the Library
Upcoming Events
Storywalk at Sunset Park!
STORYWALK @ SUNSET PARK Featuring “THIS JAZZ MAN” by Karen Ehrhardt Watch the CBPL Youth Department FB page or check our website…Summer
Summer Lunch Meal Site!
The Library is a FREE lunch site for the Council Bluffs Community School District. Located at the exit of the book return. …Summer
Fun On the Run: DIY Pick Up Sticks Game!
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your DIY PICK UP STICKS game kit. Take your kit home and use water…Arts & Crafts
Summer
Take and Make
PreK Cafe: Bubbles
A weekly take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about BUBBLES for grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth Department…Take and Make
Under Five
Summer Lunch Meal Site!
The Library is a FREE lunch site for the Council Bluffs Community School District. Located at the exit of the book return. …Summer
Storytime @ Bayliss Park
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Game On at Teen Central
Get ready for two jam packed hours of fun at Game On! Play the Switch, PS4, and Xbox One alone or with…Drop-in
Gaming
Third Thursday at Hoover’s – Clearing the Static: Herbert Hoover and Early Radio Regulation
Radio as we know it today emerged at the dawn of the 20th Century–first popular with amateur operators then becoming commercially viable…History
Presentation
Color My World with CBPL Art Prints
Gail Lambertz guides us on a ‘tour’ through a selection of art prints from the CBPL collection. Explore the history and techniques…Presentation
Tinker Zone: Color Exploding Box
Create a one-of-a-kind gift box that unfolds itself! This event is open to patrons in the 6th -12th grades while supplies last.Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Saturday Matinee
Showing Loving Vincent In a story depicted in oil painted animation, a young man comes to the last hometown of painter Vincent…Movie
Fun On the Run: Grow a Grass Pal!
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your GROW A GRASS PAL kit. Take your kit home and create a funny…DIY
Summer
Take and Make
PreK Cafe: Ducks
A weekly take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about DUCKS for grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth Department…Take and Make
Under Five
Summer Lunch Meal Site!
The Library is a FREE lunch site for the Council Bluffs Community School District. Located at the exit of the book return. …Summer
Tinker Zone: Oculus Rift
Enter the world of VR right here at Teen Central! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Stay for as long…Gaming
MOBA 101 – Introduction to the Museum of Bad Art
The Museum of Bad Art is the world’s leading cultural institution dedicated to art in which something has gone wrong. MOBA collects,…Presentation
Storytime @ Bayliss Park
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Tinker Zone: Oculus Rift
Enter the world of VR right here at Teen Central! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Stay for as long…Gaming
Tinker Zone: Oculus Rift
Enter the world of VR right here at Teen Central! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Stay for as long…Gaming
Storytime @ Bayliss Park
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
746 Needlework Club
The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!…Arts & Crafts
Tinker Zone: Oculus Rift
Enter the world of VR right here at Teen Central! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Stay for as long…Gaming
Fun On the Run: DIY Water Party!
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your DIY Water Party kit. Take your kit home and make a fun REUSABLE…DIY
Summer
Take and Make
PreK Cafe: Feelings
A weekly take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about FEELINGS for grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth Department…Take and Make
Under Five
Summer Lunch Meal Site!
The Library is a FREE lunch site for the Council Bluffs Community School District. Located at the exit of the book return. …Summer
Tinker Zone: Fruit Coasters
Create a colorful coaster for your favorite summer drink. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week. Drop in for as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Tinker Zone: Fruit Coasters
Create a colorful coaster for your favorite summer drink. This event is open to patrons in the 6th – 12th grades while…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Pinterest’d In… Sharpie Tie-Dye
The Pinterest craft for June is Sharpie Tie-Dye! Tie-dye a fabric face mask the easy way with this no-mess Sharpie tie-dye craft.…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Storytime @ Bayliss Park
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Tinker Zone: Fruit Coasters
Create a colorful coaster for your favorite summer drink. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week. Drop in for as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Every Color Has a Story: History on the Palette
Do you know the history of the colors in your world? All the tints, hues, dyes and shades of the colors around…Presentation
Tinker Zone: Fruit Coasters
Create a colorful coaster for your favorite summer drink. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week. Drop in for as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Tinker Zone: Fruit Coasters
Create a colorful coaster for your favorite summer drink. This event is open to patrons in the 6th – 12th grades while…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Storytime @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Pint Size Polkas @ Bayliss Park!
Bringing happy back through the sounds of polka music! Come sing along and dance the Polka! Nationally known accordion player and Polka…Music
Worlds Away – SciFi/Fantasy Book Discussion
Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Group Discussion…Book Club
Tinker Zone: Fruit Coasters
Create a colorful coaster for your favorite summer drink. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week. Drop in for as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Tinker Zone: Fruit Coasters
Create a colorful coaster for your favorite summer drink. This event is open to patrons in the 6th – 12th grades while…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Fun On the Run: Paper Lantern Shark!
Get ready for SHARK WEEK! Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your Paper Lantern Shark kit. Take your kit home…Arts & Crafts
Summer
Take and Make
PreK Café: Ice Cream
A weekly take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about ICE CREAM, YUM! For grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the…Arts & Crafts
Summer
Take and Make
Storytime @ Bayliss Park
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Summer Lunch Meal Site!
The Library is a FREE lunch site for the Council Bluffs Community School District. Located at the exit of the book return. …Summer
Tinker Zone: Crayon Candle
Make a real candle by melting crayons! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or as little as…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Adult Board Game Night
Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it…Drop-in
Gaming
Mystery Book Club
Ever think you could have been a detective? Drop by the Mystery Book Club and investigate different styles of mysteries. All book clubs…Book Club
Cuídate
Come join us for a 6-week session of “Cuídate”, a program that gives Latino youth the information, skills and confidence to reduce…Tinker Zone: Crayon Candle
Make a real candle by melting crayons! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or as little as…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Storytime @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Youth Department @ the Farmers Market
Visit our booth at the Council Bluffs Farmers Market this month try out the sidewalk chalk obstacle course! Also play a fun…Summer
746 Needlework Club
The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!…Arts & Crafts
Pottawattamie Conservation Speaker Series ~ Loess Hills and Scenic Byway Art
Presented by Kathy Fiscus. Kathy devotes much of her time researching and painting the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway from the perspective…Pottawattamie Conservation
Presentation
Cuídate
Come join us for a 6-week session of “Cuídate”, a program that gives Latino youth the information, skills and confidence to reduce…Tinker Zone: Crayon Candle
Make a real candle by melting crayons! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or as little as…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Fun On the Run: Finger Twister!
A mini TWIST on an old favorite. Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your Finger Twister Game kit. Take your…Summer
Take and Make
PreK Café: At the Beach
A weekly take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about the BEACH, for grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth…Arts & Crafts
Summer
Take and Make
Tinker Zone: Perler Beads Fuse Crafts
Use your imagination and Perler Beads to create a mini masterpiece. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Movie Night in Valley View Park
The 712 Initiative and Council Bluffs Public Library is hosting a community movie night in Valley View Park! Join us to watch…712 Initiative
Movie
Storytime @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Tinker Zone: Perler Beads Fuse Crafts
Use your imagination and Perler Beads to create a mini masterpiece. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
All Iowa Reads Book Discussion
Little Faith: a Novel by Nickolas Butler is the 2021 All Iowa Reads title. Lyle Hovde is at the onset of his…All Iowa Reads
Book Club
Cuídate
Come join us for a 6-week session of “Cuídate”, a program that gives Latino youth the information, skills and confidence to reduce…Tinker Zone: Perler Beads Fuse Crafts
Use your imagination and Perler Beads to create a mini masterpiece. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Storytime @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
The Olympics as a Political Platform
Political statements and the Olympics have gone hand-in-hand since 1904. The Olympics is a global platform and people have seized that moment.…Olympic Games
Presentation
Cuídate
Come join us for a 6-week session of “Cuídate”, a program that gives Latino youth the information, skills and confidence to reduce…Tinker Zone: Perler Beads Fuse Crafts
Use your imagination and Perler Beads to create a mini masterpiece. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Saturday Matinee
Showing Under the Tuscan Sun When Frances learns her husband is cheating on her, life is turned upside down. In an attempt…Movie
Fun On the Run: Blaster Confetti Blaster
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your Confetti Blaster kit. Take your kit home and assemble. Use your imagination and…Summer
Take and Make
PreK Café: Camping
A weekly take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about Camping for grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth Department…Summer
Under Five
Lori Lynn @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and meet us at Bayliss Park to sing and dance with children’s singer, songwriter, and the creator of Overall…Music
Summer
Tinker Zone: Oculus Rift
Take a deep dive into the world of virtual reality! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or…DIY
Gaming
Adult Coloring Club
Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring…Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
Storytime @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Tinker Zone: Oculus Rift
Take a deep dive into the world of virtual reality! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or…DIY
Gaming
Adult Board Game Night
Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it…Drop-in
Gaming
Cuídate
Come join us for a 6-week session of “Cuídate”, a program that gives Latino youth the information, skills and confidence to reduce…Tinker Zone: Oculus Rift
Take a deep dive into the world of virtual reality! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or…DIY
Gaming
Storytime @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
746 Needlework Club
The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!…Arts & Crafts
Cuídate
Come join us for a 6-week session of “Cuídate”, a program that gives Latino youth the information, skills and confidence to reduce…Tinker Zone: Oculus Rift
Take a deep dive into the world of virtual reality! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or…DIY
Gaming
Fun On the Run: Yo Yo Kit & Tricks!
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your Yo Yo Kit &Tricks. Take your yo yo kit home and use the…Arts & Crafts
Summer
Take and Make
PreK Café: Recycling
A weekly take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about Recycling! For grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth Department…Summer
Take and Make
Under Five
Tinker Zone: Beach Scene
This yummy snack will get your taste buds ready for summer. Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Drop in for…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Storytime @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Storytime @ Bayliss Park!
Bring a blanket and join Miss Anna at the park for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 and under…Story Time
Summer
Under Five
Tinker Zone: Beach Scene
This yummy snack will get your taste buds ready for summer. Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Drop in for…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Tinker Zone: Beach Scene
This yummy snack will get your taste buds ready for summer. Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Drop in for…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Tinker Zone: Beach Scene
This yummy snack will get your taste buds ready for summer. Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Drop in for…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Mystery Book Club
Ever think you could have been a detective? Drop by the Mystery Book Club and investigate different styles of mysteries. All book clubs…Book Club
Worlds Away – SciFi/Fantasy Book Discussion
Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Group Discussion…Book Club
Adult Coloring Club
Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring…Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
