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Veterans Day

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Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site

The Library will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of the holiday.

MACCH Street Outreach Council Bluffs

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building? Due to the growing need for supportive services in our community and to expand our outreach ef...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?

Planning Commission

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Planning Commision Meeting

Meeting Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Planning Commision Meeting

close up of a keyboard

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration requ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration required.

Group of teenagers playing video games

Game On!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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.

various items: medication, money, a stethoscope, syringes and the word Medicare.

Welcome to Medicare

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Medicare A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to...

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

Welcome to Medicare

A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to learn about Medicare.

pile of yarn and thread

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own supplies...

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

The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month.
Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!
Please bring your own supplies.

close up of paper flowers

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes  cuttin...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project.

Photo of hands scooping popcorn into a bag

Saturday Matinee - TBA

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Popcorn included!

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

 

Popcorn included!

colored pens and a coloring sheet

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if yo...

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

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer. Color, relax and chat – bring a friend!

MACCH Street Outreach Council Bluffs

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building? Due to the growing need for supportive services in our community and to expand our outreach ef...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?

Brown paper lunch bag in front of a stack of books with Lunch Bunch Book Club on the bag.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join in as we discuss a mix of contemporary fiction and nonfiction books. Take your mind out of the grind of everyday life to be transported into captivating and calming reads. ...

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

Join in as we discuss a mix of contemporary fiction and nonfiction books. Take your mind out of the grind of everyday life to be transported into captivating and calming reads.

board game pieces and dice

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room B 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 B
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.

person sewing a project on a sewing machine

How to Sew: TBA

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.) Skills learned: pressing & sewin...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: pressing & sewing

Close up of a typewriter with Non-Fiction Book Club written on the page.

Non-Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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?

Group of teenagers playing video games

Game On!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.

close up of circuit board and soldering iron

Basic Soldering

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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...

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.

Heartland Family Services Outreach

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Heartland Family Services has outreach hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library every other Friday  from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for assistance. We can provide: ...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Heartland Family Services has outreach hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library every other Friday  from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for assistance.

We can provide:

close up of hands with crafting items

Pinterest'd In...

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
close up of hands with crafting items

Pinterest'd In...

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required

MACCH Street Outreach Council Bluffs

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building? Due to the growing need for supportive services in our community and to expand our outreach ef...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?

Hands using a tablet and a laptop in the background

Drop-In Tech Help

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re not sure where to start? Would you like to learn...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re not sure where to start? Would you like to learn how to download an eBook, audiobook, movie or music?

A person writing in a notebook and holding a mug.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

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

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site

The Library will be closing early Wednesday, November 27 in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Council Bluffs Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closing early Wednesday, November 27 in observance of the holiday.