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

Fluid Art

Thursday, March 19, 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

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. 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:

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. 

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

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Monday, March 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

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! 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:

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! 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

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Tuesday, March 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

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! 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:

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! 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

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Wednesday, March 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

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! 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:

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! 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

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Thursday, March 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

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! 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:

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, March 26, 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 "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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group

Craypen Eggs

Monday, March 30, 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

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. 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:

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. 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

Craypen Eggs

Tuesday, March 31, 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

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. 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:

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Tech Help

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

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?

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?

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

Craypen Eggs

Wednesday, April 1, 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

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. 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:

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. 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

Craypen Eggs

Thursday, April 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

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. 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:

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

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

Pokemon Club

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B-1 at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Drop in for Pokémon Club! 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, Gaming
Event Details:

Drop in for Pokémon Club! 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

Our Community Reads Book Discussion

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Literature/Poetry, Book Club, Drop-In, OUR Community Reads
Age Group:
Adults

We invite you to join us for a book discussion of our 2026 Our Community Reads title, Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature/Poetry, Book Club, Drop-In, OUR Community Reads
Event Details:

We invite you to join us for a book discussion of our 2026 Our Community Reads title, Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore.

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

Teen Poetry Workshop

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literature/Poetry, Drop-In
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

In this poetry workshop for teens, writers will explore the everyday moments that spark hope and turn them into vivid, sensory-driven poems. This welcoming class helps teens discover how even small details can carry powerful light.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literature/Poetry, Drop-In
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this poetry workshop for teens, writers will explore the everyday moments that spark hope and turn them into vivid, sensory-driven poems. This welcoming class helps teens discover how even small details can carry powerful light.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Tech Help

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

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?

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?

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

Post-It Note Origami

Monday, April 6, 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

Fold an ordinary Post-It Note into an origami masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grade 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:

Fold an ordinary Post-It Note into an origami masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grade while supplies last.

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

Post-It Note Origami

Tuesday, April 7, 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

Fold an ordinary Post-It Note into an origami masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grade 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:

Fold an ordinary Post-It Note into an origami masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grade while supplies last.

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

Post-It Note Origami

Wednesday, April 8, 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

Fold an ordinary Post-It Note into an origami masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grade 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:

Fold an ordinary Post-It Note into an origami masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grade while supplies last.

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

Post-It Note Origami

Thursday, April 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

Fold an ordinary Post-It Note into an origami masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grade 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:

Fold an ordinary Post-It Note into an origami masterpiece! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grade while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, April 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, 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.