Events at the Library
Upcoming Events
Weather Watch!
If Council Bluffs Schools close, weekday programs in the Youth Department will be cancelled. Saturday and Sunday programs will go on as…Pinterest’d In… Valentine Votives – Registration CLOSED
Registration is CLOSED – This class is FULL. The Pinterest craft for January is Valentine Votives! Bring a little warmth into any…Arts & Crafts
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun in the Treehouse. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult…Story Time
Under Five
Storytime!
Join us for stories, songs, and fun in the Treehouse. Most appropriate for kids 5 years old and under and an adult…Story Time
Under Five
Author Chat Book Club
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Please join for what is sure to be the most fun-filled…Book Club
Open Tech Help Time
Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re…tech help
Technology
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
Black History in Iowa at Noon
Black History in Iowa A series provided by the State Historical Society of Iowa Including: 2/1 ~ Iowa’s Black Migration: Into, Around,…History
Iowa history
Presentation
Tinker Zone: Diamond Dots
Place sparkly dots onto a sticker template and slap your new sticker on anything you want! For patrons in the 6th through…Basic Sewing Machine Skills
Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines! We’ll cover: sewing…Arts & Crafts
Class
DIY
Tai Chi for Arthritis – Level II
Join us for this eight-week course to help you gain an increased sense of well-being and learn skills to benefit your lifelong…Presentation
tai chi
Storytime in the Treehouse!
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
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
Machine Embroidery Class – Registration CLOSED
Registration is CLOSED – This class is FULL! Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose…Arts & Crafts
Class
DIY
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
Beach Day at the Library!
Summer has arrived early at the Library! Warm up with a day full of beach themed activities and crafts for all ages.…Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
Super Saturday: Sand in a Jar
Join in on the Beach Day festivities with Sand Art in a Jar! For patrons in the 6th – 12th grades while…Open Tech Help Time
Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re…tech help
Technology
Tinker Zone: Diamond Dots
Place sparkly dots onto a sticker template and slap your new sticker on anything you want! For patrons in the 6th through…Manuel Lisa – Trapper on the Missouri
Join historian Troy Stolp and discover Manuel Lisa, the first of the fur trappers to come out of St. Louis. He made…History
Iowa history
Presentation
Storytime in the Treehouse!
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 in the Treehouse!
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
Tinker Zone: Diamond Dots
Place sparkly dots onto a sticker template and slap your new sticker on anything you want! For patrons in the 6th through…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
Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance!
Join us for a half hour of stories, music, and dance with Motion Works Dance studio! For kids ages 5 years old…Dance
Music
Story Time
Black History in Iowa at Noon
Black History in Iowa A series provided by the State Historical Society of Iowa Including: 2/1 ~ Iowa’s Black Migration: Into, Around,…History
Iowa history
Presentation
Tinker Zone: Diamond Dots
Place sparkly dots onto a sticker template and slap your new sticker on anything you want! For patrons in the 6th through…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
Tai Chi for Arthritis – Level II
Join us for this eight-week course to help you gain an increased sense of well-being and learn skills to benefit your lifelong…Presentation
tai chi
Storytime in the Treehouse!
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
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
Author Chat Book Club
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana…Book Club
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
Silhouette Cameo ~ Paper Crafting Drop-In
Looking to get your craft on? Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a Robot with a Heart. The Silhouette Cameo…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
D&D Adventurers League
Bring your Adventure League character to the Library and play the module ‘Defiance in Phlan’ (Adventure Code: DDEX1-1). Guidelines for creating an…Gaming
Beaded Sun Catcher!
Family Drop In: Stop in, dig through beads, and create a dazzling sun catcher. This program is most appropriate for kids ages…Arts & Crafts
Drop-in
Breaking Free From Rigid Boxes
NEW DATE !! From the Outside Looking In: Marion Helland, Nine Decades of Civil Rights Service Author Diana Koppen shares the story…History
Presentation
Zine Workshop
Use your creative powers to make a DIY magazine about whatever you want! For patrons in the 6th – 12th grades.Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Heart Charm
Make and Take! Feel the love with a 3D printed Heart Charm! This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between…3D Printing
Technology
Tinker Zone: Diamond Dots
Place sparkly dots onto a sticker template and slap your new sticker on anything you want! For patrons in the 6th through…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 in the Treehouse!
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 in the Treehouse!
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
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Heart Charm
Make and Take! Feel the love with a 3D printed Heart Charm! This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between…3D Printing
Technology
Tinker Zone: Diamond Dots
Place sparkly dots onto a sticker template and slap your new sticker on anything you want! For patrons in the 6th through…Stories, Songs, & Stretches!
Storytime Yoga Join us for a half hour yoga inspired storytime! For kids 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.…Black History in Iowa at Noon
Black History in Iowa A series provided by the State Historical Society of Iowa Including: 2/1 ~ Iowa’s Black Migration: Into, Around,…History
Iowa history
Presentation
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Heart Charm
Make and Take! Feel the love with a 3D printed Heart Charm! This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between…3D Printing
Technology
Tinker Zone: Diamond Dots
Place sparkly dots onto a sticker template and slap your new sticker on anything you want! For patrons in the 6th through…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
Tai Chi for Arthritis – Level II
Join us for this eight-week course to help you gain an increased sense of well-being and learn skills to benefit your lifelong…Presentation
tai chi
Storytime in the Treehouse!
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. You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M.…Book Club
Makerspace Drop In ~ 3D Printed Heart Charm
Make and Take! Feel the love with a 3D printed Heart Charm! This is a drop-in class. Stop by any time between…3D Printing
Technology
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
Third Thursday at Hoover’s – Lincoln and Hoover
In celebration of both Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Presidents Day, this talk will examine the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Herbert Hoover,…History
Presentation
Basic Soldering Class – Registration CLOSED
Registration is CLOSED – This class is full. When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this…Arts & Crafts
Class
DIY
How to Sew: a Japanese Knot Bag – 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 Japanese Knot Bag – 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 – American Underdog
Showing American Underdog The inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who overcomes years of challenges and setbacks to become a two-time NFL…Movie
Storytime in the Treehouse!
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 in the Treehouse!
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
Tinker Zone: Slap Bracelets
Bring back the 80’s with a personally decorated slap bracelet! For patrons in the 6th – 12th grades while supplies last.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
Lil’ Rosies Creative Drama & Music
Lil’ Rosies features age-appropriate singing, dancing, and acting to grow imaginative young storytellers. For kids ages 5 years old and younger and…Under Five
Black History in Iowa at Noon
Black History in Iowa A series provided by the State Historical Society of Iowa Including: 2/1 ~ Iowa’s Black Migration: Into, Around,…History
Iowa history
Presentation
Tinker Zone: Slap Bracelets
Bring back the 80’s with a personally decorated slap bracelet! For patrons in the 6th – 12th grades while supplies last.How to Sew: a Japanese Knot Bag – 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
Tai Chi for Arthritis – Level II
Join us for this eight-week course to help you gain an increased sense of well-being and learn skills to benefit your lifelong…Presentation
tai chi
Storytime in the Treehouse!
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
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
Lego Club
Build, share, and hang with fellow Lego enthusiasts! For patrons in 6th-12th grades.Out of Town
Join Historical Society of Pottawattamie County members Jon Barnes, Troy Stolp and Richard Warner on a journey up the Lincoln Highway. Out…History
Iowa history
Presentation
Tinker Zone: Slap Bracelets
Bring back the 80’s with a personally decorated slap bracelet! For patrons in the 6th – 12th grades while supplies last.Pinterest’d In… Beaded Keychains
The Pinterest craft for February is Beaded Keychains! Now TWO SESSIONS – 3:30 to 5 or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Make a…Arts & Crafts
Pinterest’d In… Beaded Keychains
The Pinterest craft for February is Beaded Keychains! Now TWO SESSIONS – 3:30 to 5 or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Make a…Arts & Crafts
Storytime in the Treehouse!
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 in the Treehouse!
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. We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with…Book Club
Tinker Zone: Slap Bracelets
Bring back the 80’s with a personally decorated slap bracelet! For patrons in the 6th – 12th grades while supplies last.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
Presentation
Open Tech Help Time
Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re…tech help
Technology
Tai Chi for Arthritis – Level II
Join us for this eight-week course to help you gain an increased sense of well-being and learn skills to benefit your lifelong…Presentation
tai chi
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
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
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
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
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
