The Library will be closed Monday, February 16

The Library will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of President's Day.

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

How to Sew: a Hanging Storage Basket

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults

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: basic sewing & pressing, how to install a KAM snap.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Registration 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: basic sewing & pressing, how to install a KAM snap.

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

Macramé

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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

Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 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:

Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Macramé

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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

Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 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:

Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults

Book a one-on-one appointment to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines!

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

Book a one-on-one appointment to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines!

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

Macramé

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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

Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 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:

Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

D & D Adventurers League

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults

Bring your Adventure League character to the Library and play a new module!

Guidelines for creating an Adventure League character can be found at dndbeyond.com.

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 a new module!

Guidelines for creating an Adventure League character can be found at dndbeyond.com.

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

Young Writers Workshop

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Do you love writing stories, poems, or fanfiction? Want a space to share your ideas, get feedback, and meet other creative teens? Join our Young Writers Workshop at the Council Bluffs Public Library!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love writing stories, poems, or fanfiction? Want a space to share your ideas, get feedback, and meet other creative teens? Join our Young Writers Workshop at the Council Bluffs Public Library!

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

Make It With Shrinky Dinks

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Make It With Shrinky Dinks

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Make It With Shrinky Dinks

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

How to Sew: a Hanging Storage Basket

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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

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, how to install a KAM snap.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Registration 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, how to install a KAM snap.

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

Homeschool Huddle: Local Wildlife

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6, Teens

A speaker from Pottawattamie County Conservation will be sharing the ways local animals have adapted to live in Iowa. Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12-18).

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

A speaker from Pottawattamie County Conservation will be sharing the ways local animals have adapted to live in Iowa. Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12-18).

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

Make It With Shrinky Dinks

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Make It With Shrinky Dinks

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

You can make more than just keychains with shrinky dinks! Try your hand at a variety of Shrinky Dink based crafts. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Post-It Note Gallery

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Draw your masterpiece on a Post-it note and add it to our gallery! This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

Draw your masterpiece on a Post-it note and add it to our gallery! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Post-It Note Gallery

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Draw your masterpiece on a Post-it note and add it to our gallery! This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

Draw your masterpiece on a Post-it note and add it to our gallery! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Post-It Note Gallery

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Draw your masterpiece on a Post-it note and add it to our gallery! This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

Draw your masterpiece on a Post-it note and add it to our gallery! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Post-It Note Gallery

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Draw your masterpiece on a Post-it note and add it to our gallery! This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

Draw your masterpiece on a Post-it note and add it to our gallery! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Machine Embroidery Class

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine.

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

Wicked Party

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Join us for a Wicked: For Good viewing, themed snacks, crafts, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

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

Join us for a Wicked: For Good viewing, themed snacks, crafts, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

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

Hot Glue Creations

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

 


 

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

Hot Glue Creations

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

 


 

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

Hot Glue Creations

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 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
Event Details:

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

 


 

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

One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults

Book a one-on-one appointment to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines!

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

Book a one-on-one appointment to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines!