March 16, 2026 - Tales of Iowa History

Due to road and weather conditions, this event will be postponed to a later date as soon as possible. 

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

Storytime @ the Library

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

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, March 24, 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.

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 "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 "Adults" group

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group

Meet the Clarinet!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Presentation
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under

Join us for this special Meet a Musician storytime with the Omaha Symphony! We’ll be joined by a clarinet player who will bring the children’s book "Kitten’s First Full Moon" to life with live music. 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Music, Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for this special Meet a Musician storytime with the Omaha Symphony! We’ll be joined by a clarinet player who will bring the children’s book "Kitten’s First Full Moon" to life with live music. 

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 "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Sew: an Easy Potholder

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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

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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:

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, March 26, 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.

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, March 26, 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.

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: The Lewis & Clark Expedition

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids

A ranger from the National Parks Service will join us to share Lewis & Clark’s epic journey across uncharted territory! The presentation will be followed by activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up).

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

A ranger from the National Parks Service will join us to share Lewis & Clark’s epic journey across uncharted territory! The presentation will be followed by activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homeschool Huddle: The Lewis & Clark Expedition

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids

TBD

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

TBD

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 "Adults" group

Intro to Heat Transfer: Mugs

Thursday, March 26, 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 mug 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
Registration Required
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 mug 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, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room D 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.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
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 "Adults" group

Historic Preservation Celebration!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

The third annual Historic Preservation Party will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9 am - 4 pm.

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

The third annual Historic Preservation Party will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9 am - 4 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historic Preservation Celebration!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

The third annual Historic Preservation Party will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9 am - 4 pm.

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

The third annual Historic Preservation Party will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9 am - 4 pm.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Registration Program: Junk Journals

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids

Learn how to make a junk journal and use our supplies to create a few customized pages for your journal.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a junk journal and use our supplies to create a few customized pages for your journal.

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 "Adults" group

Iowa in the Civil War

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

"Iowa in the Civil War," will feature a first-person portrayal of Sgt. George Cruikshank.

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

"Iowa in the Civil War," will feature a first-person portrayal of Sgt. George Cruikshank.

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

Storytime @ the Library

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

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, March 31, 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.

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 "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.