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3D Printing Drop-In

Wednesday, March 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 3D printed item.

This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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 3D printed item.

This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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

Hot Glue Creations

Wednesday, March 11, 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

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! 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:

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! 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

Hot Glue Creations

Thursday, March 12, 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

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! 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:

Try your hand at hot glue stamps, stencils, 3D painting, and more! 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 12, 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, March 12, 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.

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

Anime Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 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! We'll also be viewing anime voted on by the club. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

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! We'll also be viewing anime voted on by the club. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

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

After School Drop In - Create it!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Create your own kite. 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: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Create your own kite. 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

Fluid Art

Monday, March 16, 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 "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer. Color, relax and chat – bring a friend!

 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer. Color, relax and chat – bring a friend!

 

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

Fluid Art

Tuesday, March 17, 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 "Adults" group

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

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

Fluid Art

Wednesday, March 18, 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 "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 "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 "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 "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?