This event is in the "Adults" group Bingocize Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class Age Group: Adults Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize! Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Bingocize 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room A Register Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class Registration Required Event Details: Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize!
This event is in the "Adults" group Guided Walking Tour: Fairview Cemetery Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Off Site Program Type: History/Genealogy Age Group: Adults Join us for a local walking history tour of Fairview Cemetery. We will learn more about its history, lore, and well-known residents who made this their final resting place. Register Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Guided Walking Tour: Fairview Cemetery 5:30pm–6:30pm Register Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a local walking history tour of Fairview Cemetery. We will learn more about its history, lore, and well-known residents who made this their final resting place. Disclaimer(s) Weather Cancellation Notice for Registered Events In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, participants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Machine Embroidery Class Thursday, May 7, 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. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Machine Embroidery Class 6:30pm–8:00pm Makerspace Register 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 "Adults" group Worlds Away Book Group Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Worlds Away Book Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group How to Sew: a Small Messenger Bag Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat How to Sew: a Small Messenger Bag 9:00am–11:00am Meeting Room D Waitlist 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Anime Club Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Meet up with fellow fans to geek out about all things anime and manga! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group May 9 2026 Sat Anime Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Drop-In Event Details: Meet up with fellow fans to geek out about all things anime and manga! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group How to Sew: a Small Messenger Bag Saturday, May 9, 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. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat How to Sew: a Small Messenger Bag 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room D Register 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 3D Printing Drop-In Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small May Day basket.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 11 2026 Mon 3D Printing Drop-In 2:00pm–4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Makerspace Drop-In Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Event Details: Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small May Day basket.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jennie Edmundson Hospital: History and Legacy Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults Join us for an informative and engaging program about Jennie Edmundson Hospital. This presentation will explore the hospital's rich history, from its founding to its growth over the years. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Jennie Edmundson Hospital: History and Legacy 6:30pm–7:30pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Event Details: Join us for an informative and engaging program about Jennie Edmundson Hospital. This presentation will explore the hospital's rich history, from its founding to its growth over the years.
Western Iowa Services Collaborative-Disability Access Point Tuesday, May 12, 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 May 12 2026 Tue Western Iowa Services Collaborative-Disability Access Point 9:00am–3:00pm 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 "Adults" group Bingocize Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class Age Group: Adults Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize! Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Bingocize 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room A Register Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class Registration Required Event Details: Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 3D Printing Drop-In Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small May Day basket.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 12 2026 Tue 3D Printing Drop-In 2:00pm–4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Makerspace Drop-In Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Event Details: Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small May Day basket.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
Planning Commission Tuesday, May 12, 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 May 12 2026 Tue Planning Commission 5:00pm–8:30pm 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 "Adults" group Microsoft Office Basics Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology Age Group: Adults Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be covered. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Microsoft Office Basics 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology Event Details: Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be covered.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 3D Printing Drop-In Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small May Day basket.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 13 2026 Wed 3D Printing Drop-In 2:00pm–4:00pm Makerspace Drop-In Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Makerspace Drop-In Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology Event Details: Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small May Day basket.This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills Wednesday, May 13, 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 May 13 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 "Adults" group Bingocize Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class Age Group: Adults Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize! Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Bingocize 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room A Register Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class Registration Required Event Details: Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize!
This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to 3D Printing Thursday, May 14, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Intro to 3D Printing 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room D Upcoming 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, May 14, 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 May 14 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 "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. View Details 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 May 14 2026 Thu Love On a Leash 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth Room 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 "Adults" group Rhythm & Pep: The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson Brothers Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults Before television, radio, and film, there was vaudeville. Did you know that there were famous vaudeville actors from Iowa? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Rhythm & Pep: The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson Brothers 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Event Details: Before television, radio, and film, there was vaudeville. Did you know that there were famous vaudeville actors from Iowa?
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Pokemon Club Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 This month we’ll be making Pokémon shrinky dinks, playing new versions of the card game, along with other activities. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group May 16 2026 Sat Pokemon Club 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: This month we’ll be making Pokémon shrinky dinks, playing new versions of the card game, along with other activities.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Teen Poetry Workshop Saturday, May 16, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group May 16 2026 Sat Teen Poetry Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room C Register 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 Healthy Lawns, Healthy People Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Gardening, Presentation Age Group: Adults Learn about the hidden dangers of pesticide use and discover simple, effective ways to grow a lush and healthy yard without chemicals. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Healthy Lawns, Healthy People 6:30pm–7:30pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening, Presentation Event Details: Learn about the hidden dangers of pesticide use and discover simple, effective ways to grow a lush and healthy yard without chemicals.
