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This event is in the "Kids" group

Maker Club

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Kids

Make a snack: graham crackers and frosting

Make a craft: paint-by-number

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a snack: graham crackers and frosting

Make a craft: paint-by-number

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes and always wanting more.

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

Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes and always wanting more.

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

Absolute Science Show @ Bayliss Park

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Join us for an amazingly fun show designed to inspire children of all ages to love science! There will be chemical reactions, fire, and more!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for an amazingly fun show designed to inspire children of all ages to love science! There will be chemical reactions, fire, and more!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Lunch Program

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, July 8, 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Lunch Program

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
This event is in the "Kids" group

Genre Club: Horror

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Class
Age Group:
Kids

We’re exploring horror! We’ll ghost hunt in the library and play Fear Factor: Minute to Win It!

For kids going into grades 4-6.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re exploring horror! We’ll ghost hunt in the library and play Fear Factor: Minute to Win It!

For kids going into grades 4-6.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports and exporting files.

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

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports and exporting files.

This event is in the "Adults" group

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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, July 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!

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group

Pokemon Club

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B-1 at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

This month we’re making Pokémon squishies! Whether you’ve played the game for years or are brand new, Catch ‘Em All at the Library!

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B-1
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

This month we’re making Pokémon squishies! Whether you’ve played the game for years or are brand new, Catch ‘Em All at the Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Raising Chickens in the Backyard: The Basics & Beyond

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Thinking about raising chickens at home? This class will cover everything you need to get started, including choosing breeds, coop setup, feeding, health care, and egg production.

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

Thinking about raising chickens at home? This class will cover everything you need to get started, including choosing breeds, coop setup, feeding, health care, and egg production.

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

Root & Roar Yoga @ Bayliss Park

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under

Join us for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Root & Roar Yoga at Bayliss Park! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Root & Roar Yoga at Bayliss Park! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
This event is in the "Adults" group

Legacies of the American Revolution

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for "Legacies of the American Revolution," a history program presented by retired professor and award-winning author Don Hickey.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation
Event Details:

Please join us for "Legacies of the American Revolution," a history program presented by retired professor and award-winning author Don Hickey.

Western Iowa Services Collaborative-Disability Access Point

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Room F at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Disability Access Point is your local connection to disability support services.  They can help you get connected to local service providers, find answers and guidance fro...

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

The Disability Access Point is your local connection to disability support services.  They can help you get connected to local service providers, find answers and guidance from knowledgeable staff, and navigate disability-related resources in

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Lunch Program

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
This event is in the "Kids" group

Maker Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Kids

Make a snack: graham crackers and frosting

Make a craft: paint-by-number

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a snack: graham crackers and frosting

Make a craft: paint-by-number

Planning Commission

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Planning Commission Meeting. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.

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 Commission Meeting. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Lunch Program

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, July 15, 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Lunch Program

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Family
This event is in the "Kids" group

Genre Club: Humor

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Class
Age Group:
Kids

 

For kids going into grades 4-6.

Parents do not need to stay in the program room, but do need to remain in the building.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

For kids going into grades 4-6.

Parents do not need to stay in the program room, but do need to remain in the building.