Events at the Library
Upcoming Events
Community Ofrenda
A central component of the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration is the ofrenda, an altar where a collection…Drop-in
Presentation
Marigold seed giveaway
Our Prairie Rose seed library will have small starter sets of marigolds seeds available on the 1st floor. Pick one up before…Mariposa Magica!
Family drop-in and make a butterfly that creates a magical shadow.Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
Open Tech Help Time
Having trouble formatting a resume? Need guidance organizing your digital photos? Drop-In Tech Help sessions are a great opportunity to stop by…tech help
Technology
Legal Life Preparations Made Easy
Learn about legal issues and documents that protect your rights and the rights of your loved ones. We’ll discuss health care designations,…Presentation
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
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
Music with Lori Lynn!
Jon us for a half hour of musical fun at the Library with Lori Lynn! For kids 5 years old and younger…Music
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…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
Raices de Mexico
Enjoy a performance by the Mexican folkloric dancers of Raices de Mexico. This program is FREE and open to the public and…Dance
Music
Performance
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Ghost
Make and Take! Stop by and pick up a your very own 3D printed Ghost! This is a drop-in activity. Stop by…3D Printing
Technology
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance!
Join us for a have hour of creative movement with Motion Works Dance! For kids age 5 years old and younger and…Music
Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Silhouette Cameo ~ Paper Crafting Drop-In
Looking to get your craft on? Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a Pumpkin Box! The Silhouette Cameo is an…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Author Chat Book Club
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. We invite you to join us for a talk with Dr.…Book Club
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
Love On a Leash!
Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a…Drop-in
Story Time
How to Sew: a Spooky Table Runner – Registration Closed
Registration is CLOSED – This class is FULL! The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a…Arts & Crafts
Class
DIY
How to Sew: a Spooky Table Runner – Registration Closed
Registration is CLOSED – this class is FULL! The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a…Arts & Crafts
Class
DIY
Saturday Matinee – Showing The Lost City
Showing The Lost City Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover…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…Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
Halloween Green Screen Photos
One of the best parts of Halloween is costumes! On Monday, October 17th and Thursday, October 20th from 6:30-8:00 PM the Makerspace…Drop-in
Technology
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
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…Drop-in
Gaming
Author Chat Book Club
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Join us in conversation with popular CNN Anchor, Zain E. Asher,…Book Club
Stories, Songs & Stretches!
Join us for a yoga inspired storytime most appropriate for kids ages 3-7 and an adult companion. *Bring a yoga mat or…Story Time
Under Five
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
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Third Thursday at Hoover’s – A Hoover Homecoming Photo Album, August 1928
This presentation highlights the “homecoming” visit that Mr. and Mrs. Hoover and their two sons made to Iowa during the summer of…History
Presentation
Halloween Green Screen Photos
One of the best parts of Halloween is costumes! On Monday, October 17th and Thursday, October 20th from 6:30-8:00 PM the Makerspace…Voyage Across Time!
Family drop-in. Travel the country from 1824 to present day experiencing the things kids your age loved to do, including crafting, karaoke,…Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
Memory Booth
Prepare for Día de los Muertos by sharing memories of your loved ones in our portable sound booth. There will be a…Pinterest’d In… Puzzle Piece Pumpkin Frame – Registration Closed
Registration is CLOSED – this class is FULL! The Pinterest craft for October is a Puzzle Piece Pumpkin Frame! Make a puzzle…Arts & Crafts
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Author Chat Book Club
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Join us for a captivating conversation with historical fiction writer Kate…Book Club
Open Tech Help Time
Not sure where to start with the features on your mobile device? Would you like to learn how to download an eBook,…tech help
Technology
Trick-or-Treat the Library!
Wear your costume, bring your treat bucket, and drop in to Trick-or-Treat around the Library. For kids ages 5 years old and…Drop-in
Under Five
Computer Class ~ Microsoft Office Basics
Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills,…Class
Technology
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
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
Silhouette Cameo ~ Paper Crafting Drop-In
Looking to get your craft on? Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a Pumpkin Box! The Silhouette Cameo is an…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Memory Booth
Prepare for Día de los Muertos by sharing memories of your loved ones in our portable sound booth. There will be a…Super Saturday: Glowing Sugar Skulls
Turn ping pong balls into glowing sugar skulls for your Day of the Dead celebration during our Super Saturday: Glowing Sugar Skulls…Tissue Paper Fall Flowers
Fall is here and fall colors are all around! Stop by the Council Bluffs Public Library Makerspace and add to your festive…Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Music with Lori Lynn!
Join us for a half hour of musical fun with Lori Lynn! For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an…Music
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
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
DINOvember Storytime!
Join us for a half hour family storytime featuring all things dinosaur! Most appropriate for ages 3-7 with an adult companion.Story Time
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance!
Join us for a half hour of stories, music, and movement with Motion Works Dance. For kids 5 years old and younger…Dance
Music
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Love On a Leash!
Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a…Drop-in
Story Time
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
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
Stories, Songs, & Stretches!
Join Miss Anna for a half hour YOGA stroytime. For kids 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.Story Time
Under Five
Yoga
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
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
DINOvember!
Drop in for a variety of dinosaur themed crafts and games. Most appropriate for kids preschool thru 6th grade.Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
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!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult companion. The same…Story Time
Under Five
DINO Wednesday!
Drop in and explore all things dinosaur! For kids five years old and younger and an adult companion.Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
Make and Take
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
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
