This event is in the "Adults" group 746 Needlework Club Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 Dec 11 2025 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, December 11, 2025 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 Dec 11 2025 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 An Evening with William Kent Krueger: Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Author Talk Age Group: Adults The Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series is sponsored by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation. Program at 7:00 p.m., Book Signing at 8:00 p.m. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu An Evening with William Kent Krueger: Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: The Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series is sponsored by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation. Program at 7:00 p.m., Book Signing at 8:00 p.m.
This event is in the "Adults" group Gift Wrapping and Card Making Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In, En Español Age Group: Adults We provide the space and wrapping supplies and you bring your gifts to wrap. Feel free to make a holiday card for a loved one as well! Free and open to the public. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Gift Wrapping and Card Making 10:00am–4:00pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Drop-In, En Español Event Details: We provide the space and wrapping supplies and you bring your gifts to wrap. Feel free to make a holiday card for a loved one as well! Free and open to the public.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Drop In: Parachute Challenge Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Make a mini skydiver and parachute and then experiment with different materials and weights to make the flight from the library’s second floor atrium railing as slow and safe as possible! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Drop In: Parachute Challenge 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: Make a mini skydiver and parachute and then experiment with different materials and weights to make the flight from the library’s second floor atrium railing as slow and safe as possible!
This event is in the "Adults" group Gift Wrapping and Card Making Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In, En Español Age Group: Adults We provide the space and wrapping supplies and you bring your gifts to wrap. Feel free to make a holiday card for a loved one as well! Free and open to the public. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Gift Wrapping and Card Making 10:00am–4:00pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Drop-In, En Español Event Details: We provide the space and wrapping supplies and you bring your gifts to wrap. Feel free to make a holiday card for a loved one as well! Free and open to the public.
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 American Midwest Ballet Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Presentation, Story Time Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family Join us for a very special Nutcracker family storytime with American Midwest Ballet! We’ll have our green screen set up for photos afterwards and a Nutcracker-themed scavenger hunt! 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat American Midwest Ballet 2:00pm–2:30pm Youth Room Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Youth Room Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family Program Type: Presentation, Story Time Event Details: Join us for a very special Nutcracker family storytime with American Midwest Ballet! We’ll have our green screen set up for photos afterwards and a Nutcracker-themed scavenger hunt!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Anime Club Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club, 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 Dec 13 2025 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: Book Club, 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 "Adults" group One Stroke Painting Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Age Group: Adults If you love to paint, you will want to sign up for this class where you will be learning to create your own version of a nature scene. No prior painting skills needed for this painting class! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat One Stroke Painting 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room B Full Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Registration Required Event Details: If you love to paint, you will want to sign up for this class where you will be learning to create your own version of a nature scene. No prior painting skills needed for this painting class!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group After School Drop In - Sugar Cookie Decorating Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Decorate your own sugar cookie. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Dec 15 2025 Mon After School Drop In - Sugar Cookie Decorating 2:30pm–3:45pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Program Type: Drop-In Event Details: Decorate your own sugar cookie.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Embroidered Bookmarks Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Try your hand at embroidery and take home a unique embroidered snowflake bookmark! 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Embroidered Bookmarks 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: Try your hand at embroidery and take home a unique embroidered snowflake bookmark! 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 Pan, Café y Leyendas Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club, En Español Age Group: Adults Todos están invitados a este programa especial para celebrar la cultura, conocer nueva gente, leer una leyenda en español y hacer una actividad de invierno. Gratis y abierto al público. Se presenta en español. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Pan, Café y Leyendas 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, En Español Event Details: Todos están invitados a este programa especial para celebrar la cultura, conocer nueva gente, leer una leyenda en español y hacer una actividad de invierno. Gratis y abierto al público. Se presenta en español.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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, December 16, 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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.
Threshold CoC Street Outreach Council Bluffs Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?Threshold CoC Street Outreach team offers a variety of supportive and Housing-Based Case managemen... Room E Dec 16 2025 Tue Threshold CoC Street Outreach Council Bluffs 11:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Room E Purpose of Meeting Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?
This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch Bunch Book Club Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Club 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 Embroidered Bookmarks Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Try your hand at embroidery and take home a unique embroidered snowflake bookmark! 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Embroidered Bookmarks 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: Try your hand at embroidery and take home a unique embroidered snowflake bookmark! 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 Strum-a-long Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Music Age Group: Adults Bring your acoustic string instrument and join us for a fun and relaxed strum-along session. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, this program welcomes all skill levels to come together, play music, and enjoy making music as a group. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Strum-a-long 6:00pm–7:30pm Meeting Room B Register Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music Registration Required Event Details: Bring your acoustic string instrument and join us for a fun and relaxed strum-along session. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, this program welcomes all skill levels to come together, play music, and enjoy making music as a group.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Board Game Night Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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 A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class Age Group: Adults So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Full Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class Registration Required Event Details: So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 Dec 17 2025 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 Embroidered Bookmarks Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Try your hand at embroidery and take home a unique embroidered snowflake bookmark! 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Embroidered Bookmarks 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: Try your hand at embroidery and take home a unique embroidered snowflake bookmark! 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 How to Sew: Scrappy Quilt-as-You-Go Ornaments Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: pressing & sewing Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed How to Sew: Scrappy Quilt-as-You-Go Ornaments 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: pressing & sewing
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 Dec 18 2025 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.
