Library App Refresh

The library app had a refresh in January. To download the new version of the app, please visit the Apple App Store for iOS users or the Google Play Store for Android users. Your library barcode and PIN number are required to login. If you need to reset your PIN number, you can reset it by selecting 'Forgot my PIN' from the My Account page. Visit our blog post for more information. 

Event List

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Binary Code Bracelets

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Craft a lovely beaded bracelet with a secret message in binary code for a friend or a crush! This event is open to patrons in 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Craft a lovely beaded bracelet with a secret message in binary code for a friend or a crush! This event is open to patrons in 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Haunted Iowa: Paranormal Explained

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you are interested in ghosts, ghost hunting, or the paranormal that surrounds Iowa, you won't want to miss this event! Come learn about Iowa ghost lore and legends, paranormal e...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

If you are interested in ghosts, ghost hunting, or the paranormal that surrounds Iowa, you won't want to miss this event!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games o...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming
Event Details:

Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games or just stop in to join a game.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Yoga Storytime

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Miss Anna! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mats or borro...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Miss Anna! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mats or borrow one of ours.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Binary Code Bracelets

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Craft a lovely beaded bracelet with a secret message in binary code for a friend or a crush! This event is open to patrons in 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Craft a lovely beaded bracelet with a secret message in binary code for a friend or a crush! This event is open to patrons in 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Non-Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a history buff? Or do you love reading medical mysteries or family memoirs? Non fiction books provide a change of pace and inspire thought-provoking conversations based on ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a history buff? Or do you love reading medical mysteries or family memoirs?

This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Storytime @ the Library

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement.For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.The same storytime repeats throughout the week.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement.

For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.

The same storytime repeats throughout the week.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Storytime @ the Library

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.

Homeschool Huddle: Insects

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
Event Details:

They’re creepy! They’re crawly! They’re insects! Identify the parts of an insect with your own sock insect, make a pollinator picture,  and more as we learn about these import...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

They’re creepy! They’re crawly! They’re insects! Identify the parts of an insect with your own sock insect, make a pollinator picture,  and more as we learn about these important little creatures who have a big impact on our world. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Game On!

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades 6 through 12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gardening With Native Plants: Introduction to Pollinators and Native Plants

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Public Library and Pottawattamie Conservation have teamed up to offer a FREE 3 class series focused on giving you the confidence and background knowledge you nee...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

The Council Bluffs Public Library and Pottawattamie Conservation have teamed up to offer a FREE 3 class series focused on giving you the confidence and background knowledge you need to grow a beautiful native garden that supports wildlife and prov

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Soldering: Electronics

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, an...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's including the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, and current research and treatments available for some sym...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's including the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, and current research and treatments available for some symptoms and Alzheimer's Association resources. 

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

D & D Adventurers League

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your Adventure League character to the Library and play the module 'Defiance in Phlan' (Adventure Code: DDEX1-1).Guidelines for creating an Adventure League character can be ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Bring your Adventure League character to the Library and play the module 'Defiance in Phlan' (Adventure Code: DDEX1-1).

This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group.

Music with Lori Lynn!

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Age 5 & Under
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of singing and musical fun with Lori Lynn from Overall Buddies!This program is most appropriate for kids ages 5 and younger and an adult companion.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of singing and musical fun with Lori Lynn from Overall Buddies!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Learn to Crochet

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

*THIS IS A REGISTRATION PROGRAMLooking for a new hobby to beat the winter blues? Try crochet! We will be teaching the basics of crochet to make your own potholder.Parents do not ne...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

*THIS IS A REGISTRATION PROGRAM

Looking for a new hobby to beat the winter blues? Try crochet! We will be teaching the basics of crochet to make your own potholder.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Meta Quest VR

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Saturday Matinee - Glory Road

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

After being appointed the new coach of the 1966 Texas Miners, Don Haskins (Josh Lucas) decides to build a team based on talent rather than race. The conservative townsfolk balk at ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

After being appointed the new coach of the 1966 Texas Miners, Don Haskins (Josh Lucas) decides to build a team based on talent rather than race.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Scribblers Writing Group

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Join the club where you can build a one-of-a-kind collaborative story with other creative teens!

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Join the club where you can build a one-of-a-kind collaborative story with other creative teens!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.

Drop In! Good Vibes Keychains

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6
Event Details:

February is International Boost Self Esteem Month. Create a custom keychain using your favorite happy words.  

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

February is International Boost Self Esteem Month. Create a custom keychain using your favorite happy words. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Tinker Zone: Binary Code Bracelets

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Craft a lovely beaded bracelet with a secret message in binary code for a friend or a crush! This event is open to patrons in 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone
Event Details:

Craft a lovely beaded bracelet with a secret message in binary code for a friend or a crush! This event is open to patrons in 6th-12th grades while supplies last.