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After School Drop In: Play It!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Grades K-6

Play your favorite games in GIANT SIZE! For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Play your favorite games in GIANT SIZE! For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Drop In: Pop-up Cards

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Drop in and make pop up cards for your favorite valentines. Most appropriate for kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Drop in and make pop up cards for your favorite valentines. Most appropriate for kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

After School Drop In: Build it!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Use your imagination and free build with Bristle blocks and Hinge toys. For kids in grades preschool through 6th grade.

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

Use your imagination and free build with Bristle blocks and Hinge toys. For kids in grades preschool through 6th grade.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Love On a Leash

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

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

After School Drop In: Make it!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Draw pictures by tracing shadows. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Draw pictures by tracing shadows. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

After School Special - Play it!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Step right up for a carnival at the library! We’ll have games, prizes, and treats. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Step right up for a carnival at the library! We’ll have games, prizes, and treats. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

After School Drop-In - Build it!

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Build original creations with Brain Flakes and Straw Connectors.

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

Build original creations with Brain Flakes and Straw Connectors.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Love On a Leash

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

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

After School Drop In - Create it!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Create your own kite. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Create your own kite. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Our Community Reads 2026: Coming Together

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
First Floor at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literature/Poetry, Drop-In, OUR Community Reads
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Teens, Grades 6-12, Age 14 & Up, Adults, Family, Everyone

Help us kick off Our Community Reads 2026: Coming Together! This is a family-friendly, all-ages community event to celebrate reading, crafting, and what makes this community special.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Teens, Grades 6-12, Age 14 & Up, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literature/Poetry, Drop-In, OUR Community Reads
Event Details:

Help us kick off Our Community Reads 2026: Coming Together! This is a family-friendly, all-ages community event to celebrate reading, crafting, and what makes this community special.

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

After School Drop In - Make it!

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Make your own candy sushi snack. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Make your own candy sushi snack. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

After School Drop In - Wildcard!

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Create mazes and obstacles for Hexbugs! For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Create mazes and obstacles for Hexbugs! For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Love On a Leash

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

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

After School Drop-In: Build It!

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Build original creations with PVC Pipes and Lincoln Logs.

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

Build original creations with PVC Pipes and Lincoln Logs.

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

After School Drop-In: Create It!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Create your own original craft foam prints. For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Create your own original craft foam prints. For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

After School Drop-In: Play It!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Wrap up the school year with classic arcade games! For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Wrap up the school year with classic arcade games! For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Love On a Leash

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.