Events at the Library
Upcoming Events
CBPL Native Pollinator Plant Giveaway
CBPL Native Pollinator Plant Giveaway Did you know? Pollinators are responsible for 1 in every 3 bites of food we eat. USDA…Virtual Money Smart Week: April 10-17
Join us for Virtual Money Smart Week 2021! This week-long free virtual campaign aims to help people, especially those hardest hit by…Class
Money Smart Week
Fun On the Run: Alka Seltzer Rockets
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up an Alka Seltzer Rocket kit to take home. An out of this world experiment…Arts & Crafts
Science
Take and Make
PreK Café Dirt & Mud
A take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about DIRT & MUD for grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth…Food
Take and Make
Under Five
Tinker Zone To Go: Mini Canvas
Try your hand at painting a tiny masterpiece. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Storytime Anytime with Miss Anna
RIBBITT!!!! Miss Anna has a hopping good storytime for you today! Find this week’s storytime on YouTube or Facebook!Saturday Matinee
Showing News of the World Five years after the end of the Civil War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses paths with a…Movie
Fun On the Run: Upcycled Whatsit Container
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up an Upcycled Whatsit Container kit to take home. Make a keeper for all of…Arts & Crafts
Take and Make
PreK Café Chickens
A take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about CHICKENS for grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth Department to…Arts & Crafts
Take and Make
Under Five
Tinker Zone To Go: String Art
Get in on the string art craze. No hammer needed! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies…Arts & Crafts
DIY
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
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Give Blood – Give Life Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter CBLibrary to schedule an appointment.blood drive
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
746 Needlework Club
The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursday each month. Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!…Arts & Crafts
Earth’s Bounty in Iowa: THEN & NOW
Explore Iowa’s agricultural heritage with us at this virtual event. You will learn about our state’s rich history of agriculture along with…Presentation
Fun On the Run: Stained Glass Suncatcher
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up a Stained Glass Suncatcher kit to take home. An eye catching craft for a…Arts & Crafts
Take and Make
PreK Café Counting
A take-out menu of pre-literacy fun all about COUNTING for grownups with children 5 & under. Stop by the Youth Department to…Take and Make
Under Five
Tinker Zone To Go: DIY Squishy
Customize a blank squishy using markers. This event is open to patrons in the 6-12th grades while supplies last.Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
Nancy Drew: the History of America’s Favorite Teen Sleuth
Ninety years ago, a plucky girl detective stepped out of her blue roadster and into the hearts of readers. The brainchild of…Presentation
¡Día de los niños y del libro!
¡Venga celebrar Día! Día es una iniciativa reconocida a nivel nacional que enfatiza la importancia de la alfabetización para todos los niños…DÍA! Children’s Book Day!
The Library is celebrating children’s literature! Stop by and choose a FREE book in English or Spanish and a bookmark craft to…Drop-in
Take and Make
The Curious Case of the Bipolar Detective
Licensed mental health counselor Monica M. Schmidt explores the intersection between mental health and literature in this presentation. Ms. Schmidt analyzes the various…mental health
Presentation
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
NAMI: Ending the Silence
NAMI-ENDING THE SILENCE is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what…Presentation
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
ARTrageous for Adults
Step-by-Step Acrylic Painting ~ Red, White & BOOM! ARTrageous for Adults allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by…Arts & Crafts
Computer Class – Welcome to LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand educational library of instructional videos covering the latest business, technology and creative skills. Let us show you…Class
computer class
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 ~ Fundamentals of Garden Layers
Fundamentals of Garden Layers: Using Nature to Create Resilient and Beautiful Landscapes that Bring the Prairie Home Benjamin Vogt, owner of Monarch…Pottawattamie Conservation
Presentation
Pollinator PaLoOzA!
The Council Bluffs Public Library is celebrating pollinators! Please join us in the courtyard in front of the Library to talk to…Drop-in
Saturday Matinee
Showing Soul Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn’t quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz…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…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
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
Youth Department @ the Farmer’s Market featuring LOVE ON A LEASH!
Join the Youth Department and their special guests Love on a Leash at the Farmer’s Market @ Bayliss! Grab a book and…Drop-in
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
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 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
Tinker Zone: Troll Pencils
Add some flair to a pencil with zany Troll hair! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or…Tinker Zone: Troll Pencils
Add some flair to a pencil with zany Troll hair! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or…Tinker Zone: Troll Pencils
Add some flair to a pencil with zany Troll hair! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or…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
Tinker Zone: Troll Pencils
Add some flair to a pencil with zany Troll hair! Tinker Zone features a different activity every week! Stay as long or…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 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
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
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…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
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: 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. 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. Tinker Zone features a different activity every week. Drop in for as long…Arts & Crafts
DIY
Drop-in
