Events at the Library
Upcoming Events
Stories Alive for Under Five!
Join us for a half hour of stories, movement and fun all about Things That GO! For kids 5 years old and…Story Time
Tinker Zone: Tea Light Planets
Create models of the planets that can fit into the palm of your hand! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week!…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Nametag
Make and Take! Use our 3D printer to make a nametag. This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between 2:00…3D Printing
Technology
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…How-To Series ~ Gardening for Wildlife
Receive practical advice on topics that matter to you at these free back-to-basics classes. Gardening for Wildlife A wildlife garden is a…Class
DIY
Dance with DEE DEE!
Join us for a half hour of dancing fun with DEE DEE! For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an…Summer
Under Five
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Nametag
Make and Take! Use our 3D printer to make a nametag. This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between 2:00…3D Printing
Technology
Tinker Zone: Tea Light Planets
Create models of the planets that can fit into the palm of your hand! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week!…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…Omaha Street Percussion @ Bayliss Park!
Listen to the members of OSP play and get swept away by the energy, rhythm and sounds of these talented musicians. Omaha…Music
Summer
SmartPhone 101 ~ Android Phones
Bring your smartphone for an interactive question and answer session. Master apps and find out everything you need to know about your…Class
tech help
Tinker Zone: Tea Light Planets
Create models of the planets that can fit into the palm of your hand! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week!…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Nametag
Make and Take! Use our 3D printer to make a nametag. This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between 2:00…3D Printing
Technology
Stories Alive for Under Five!
Join us for a half hour of stories, movement and fun all about Things That GO! For kids 5 years old and…Story Time
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
Hydrant Party! Simms Ave. & Horizon
Join us and the Council Bluffs Fire Department for water fun and free books!Summer
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Nametag
Make and Take! Use our 3D printer to make a nametag. This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between 2:00…3D Printing
Technology
Storytime @ the Farmer’s Market
Join Miss Lisa for an outdoor storytime @ Bayliss Park! There will be two storytimes this evening: 5:00 & 6:30 p.m. Stories…Story Time
Summer
WWII Prisoners of War in Iowa
Linda Betsinger McCann will speak about her newest book: Prisoners of War in Iowa. During World War II, there were about 25,000…Tinker Zone: Tea Light Planets
Create models of the planets that can fit into the palm of your hand! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week!…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Saturday Matinee
Showing First Man – with FREE popcorn! The riveting story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on…Movie
ARTrageous for Adults – Class is FULL
THIS CLASS IS FULL Step-by-Step Acrylic Painting ~ Summer Windmill! ARTrageous for Adults allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful…Arts & Crafts
Stories Alive for Under Five!
Join us for a half hour of stories, movement and fun all about Big & Small! For kids 5 years old and…Story Time
Tinker Zone: Moon Rocks
Take an ordinary rock and turn it into something totally out of this world! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week.…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Nametag
Make and Take! Use our 3D printer to make a nametag. This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between 2:00…3D Printing
Technology
Bubble Show @ the Library!
BIG BANG BUBBLES! Absolute Science brings an amazing show to the Library that will take ordinary bubbles into the realm of extreme! …Presentation
Summer
Winter in July!
Beat the heat and participate in some toddler friendly winter themed activities! For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an…Summer
Under Five
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Nametag
Make and Take! Use our 3D printer to make a nametag. This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between 2:00…3D Printing
Technology
Tinker Zone: Moon Rocks
Take an ordinary rock and turn it into something totally out of this world! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week.…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Space Cadets!
Travel through space at an OUT OF THIS WORLD puppet show. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Council Bluffs…Presentation
Summer
Tinker Zone: Moon Rocks
Take an ordinary rock and turn it into something totally out of this world! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week.…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Nametag
Make and Take! Use our 3D printer to make a nametag. This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between 2:00…3D Printing
Technology
Stories Alive for Under Five!
Join us for a half hour of stories, movement and fun all about Big & Small! For kids 5 years old and…Story Time
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
Hydrant Party! 3rd Ave. & S. 20th St.
Join us and the Council Bluffs Fire Department for water fun and free books!Summer
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Nametag
Make and Take! Use our 3D printer to make a nametag. This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between 2:00…3D Printing
Technology
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: Moon Rocks
Take an ordinary rock and turn it into something totally out of this world! Tinker Zone features a new activity every week.…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Stories Alive for Under Five!
Join us for a half hour of stories, movement and fun all about Summer Buggin’! For kids 5 years old and younger…Story Time
Tinker Zone: Moon Phase Bags
Use custom stencils of the lunar cycle for a cosmically unique canvas bag. Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Stay…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Pinterest’d In… Alcohol Ink Galaxy Coasters
The Pinterest craft for July is Alcohol Ink Galaxy Coasters! Make bright, beautiful dyed coasters using alcohol ink and ceramic tiles. Each one…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Music with LORI LYNN!
Join us for a half hour of music and fun with Lori Lynn! For kids ages 5 years old and younger and…Music
Summer
Under Five
Tinker Zone: Moon Phase Bags
Use custom stencils of the lunar cycle for a cosmically unique canvas bag. Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Stay…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Happy Birthday Harry Potter!
Join us for a Harry Potter birthday bash! Wear your favorite HP gear (optional). Sponsored by the Council Bluffs Library Foundation. For…Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
Summer
Tinker Zone: Moon Phase Bags
Use custom stencils of the lunar cycle for a cosmically unique canvas bag. Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Stay…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
A Day in the Life of a Civil War Soldier
Meet Jack Provines of the Union Army and get a feel for what it took to be a real Union soldier. The…Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
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
National Coloring Book Day
Celebrate National Coloring Book Day with us! We invite you to spend some time coloring with your friends, children or grandchildren or…coloring
360 Gaming for All Ages
Join us for an afternoon of 360 Gaming! What is 360 Gaming? We turn one of our meeting rooms into a game…board games
Gaming
Tinker Zone: Moon Phase Bags
Use custom stencils of the lunar cycle for a cosmically unique canvas bag. Tinker Zone features a new activity every week! Stay…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Luke Winger presents: When I Grow Up
Luke Winger, a juggler, entertainer, and inspirational speaker paints a picture of how to become the person you want to be. Using…Presentation
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…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
SmartPhone 101 ~ iPhones
Bring your smartphone for an interactive question and answer session. Master apps and find out everything you need to know about your…Class
tech help
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
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
Fic to Flick
READ the words… SEE the picture. Copies of The Martian by Andy Weir are available at the 2nd floor Reference Desk. The…Book to Movie
Movie
Lunch in the Cosmos
Get out of the office and into orbit! Bring your lunch to the library and enjoy an episode of Cosmos: a Spacetime…Science
How-To Series ~ Create a Great Resume
Receive practical advice on topics that matter to you at these free back-to-basics classes. Create a Great Resume One of the key…Class
Job Search
resume
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
Saturday Matinee
Showing Galaxy Quest – FREE popcorn! The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show – now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi…Movie
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…How-To Series ~ Write a Personal History
Receive practical advice on topics that matter to you at these free back-to-the-basics classes. Write a Personal History Everyone has a story…Class
writing
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Bring your lunch and join in as we discuss a mix of contemporary fiction and nonfiction books. Take your mind out of…Book Club
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…SmartPhone 101 ~ Android Phones
Bring your smartphone for an interactive question and answer session. Master apps and find out everything you need to know about your…Class
tech help
Non Fiction Book Club
Are you a history buff? Or do you love reading medical mysteries or family memoirs? Non fiction books provide a change of…Book Club
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
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
Welcome to Medicare
Welcome to Medicare A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency…Medicare
Lunch in the Cosmos
Get out of the office and into orbit! Bring your lunch to the library and enjoy an episode of Cosmos: a Spacetime…Science
Pinterest’d In… DIY Galaxy Notecards
The Pinterest craft for August is DIY Galaxy Notecards! Marbling with oil and food coloring is simpler than you might think and…DIY
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…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
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
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
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…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…Lunch Bunch Book Club
Bring your lunch and join in as we discuss a mix of contemporary fiction and nonfiction books. Take your mind out of…Book Club
Non Fiction Book Club
Are you a history buff? Or do you love reading medical mysteries or family memoirs? Non fiction books provide a change of…Book Club
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
Game On! Teen Central!
Get ready for a new age of gaming EVERY THURSDAY! We’re combining the thrill and fun of board games with the excitement…Gaming
