This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group How to Sew: a Hanging Storage Basket Saturday, January 17, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat How to Sew: a Hanging Storage Basket 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room D Upcoming 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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site The Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of the holiday. Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site Description: The Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of the holiday.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Storytime @ the Library 9:45am–10:15am Tree House 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 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Storytime @ the Library 10:30am–11:00am Tree House 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 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.
This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch Bunch Book Group Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Meeting Room A 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Happy Little Trees Tuesday, January 20, 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 Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Happy Little Trees 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Board Game Night Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming Age Group: Adults Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Adult Board Game Night 6:00pm–8:45pm Meeting Room A 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 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 "Adults" group Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults Join us on Tuesday, January 20, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for our Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts program. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join us on Tuesday, January 20, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for our Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts program.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Music Age Group: Age 5 & Under Join us for 30 minutes of music, dance, and a story with Miss Abbey from Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. View Details This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance 10:30am–11:00am Meeting Room A 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 music, dance, and a story with Miss Abbey from Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Happy Little Trees Wednesday, January 21, 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 Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Happy Little Trees 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills Wednesday, January 21, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Upcoming 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 "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Storytime @ the Library 9:45am–10:15am Tree House 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 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Most appropriate for kids 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Storytime @ the Library 10:30am–11:00am Tree House 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 5 and under and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.
This event is in the "Kids" group Homeschool Huddle: Meet the Chefs Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Kids IWCC’s Chef Nate and his Culinary Arts students will demonstrate their skills for us! Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up). Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 pm. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Homeschool Huddle: Meet the Chefs 1:00pm–2:30pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids Program Type: Presentation Event Details: IWCC’s Chef Nate and his Culinary Arts students will demonstrate their skills for us! Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up). Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 pm.
This event is in the "Kids" group Homeschool Huddle: Meet the Chefs Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Age Group: Kids IWCC’s Chef Nate and his Culinary Arts students will demonstrate their skills for us! Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up). Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 pm. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Homeschool Huddle: Meet the Chefs 1:00pm–2:30pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids Event Details: IWCC’s Chef Nate and his Culinary Arts students will demonstrate their skills for us! Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up). Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 pm.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Happy Little Trees Thursday, January 22, 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 Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Happy Little Trees 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
This event is in the "Adults" group 746 Needlework Club Thursday, January 22, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu 746 Needlework Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room A 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 "Adults" group Intro to Heat Transfer: Tote Bags Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology Age Group: Adults Learn how to make custom a tote bag with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our heat press to make your design a reality. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Intro to Heat Transfer: Tote Bags 6:30pm–8:00pm Makerspace Full Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make custom a tote bag with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our heat press to make your design a reality.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group D & D Adventurers League Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Meeting Room A 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. View Details This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat D & D Adventurers League 9:00am–1:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Drop In- Winter Bingo Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us for a few rounds of cozy Winter BINGO! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Drop In- Winter Bingo 10:00am–12:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Program Type: Drop-In Event Details: Grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us for a few rounds of cozy Winter BINGO!
This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Craft: Altered Books Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us for this special Saturday craft class to learn how to make altered books. An altered book is a mixed media art form that transforms an existing book into something new. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday Craft: Altered Books 1:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room B Upcoming Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this special Saturday craft class to learn how to make altered books. An altered book is a mixed media art form that transforms an existing book into something new.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Young Writers Workshop Saturday, January 24, 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! Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Young Writers Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room C Register 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 "Grades K-6" group After School Drop-In: Squishies Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Grades K-6 Design and color your own squishie! View Details This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Jan 26 2026 Mon After School Drop-In: Squishies 2:30pm–3:45pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design and color your own squishie!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Clay Page Holders Monday, January 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 Sculpt a page holder out of clay to make reading easier! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Clay Page Holders 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Sculpt a page holder out of clay to make reading easier! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
