This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, December 18, 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 18 2025 Thu 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Homeschool Huddle: Flight Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Kids Meet our special guests - Corporate Pilot Parker Jedlicka and Airplane Mechanic Gene Jedlicka! They’ll tell us all about flying and airplanes and answer your questions. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Homeschool Huddle: Flight 1:00pm–2:30pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Meet our special guests - Corporate Pilot Parker Jedlicka and Airplane Mechanic Gene Jedlicka! They’ll tell us all about flying and airplanes and answer your questions.
This event is in the "Kids" group Homeschool Huddle: Flight Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Age Group: Kids Meet our special guests - Corporate Pilot Parker Jedlicka and Airplane Mechanic Gene Jedlicka! They’ll tell us all about flying and airplanes and answer your questions. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Homeschool Huddle: Flight 1:00pm–2:30pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids Event Details: Meet our special guests - Corporate Pilot Parker Jedlicka and Airplane Mechanic Gene Jedlicka! They’ll tell us all about flying and airplanes and answer your questions.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Embroidered Bookmarks Thursday, December 18, 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 18 2025 Thu 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 Basic Soldering: Electronics Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class, Makerspace Age Group: Adults When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Basic Soldering: Electronics 6:30pm–8:00pm Makerspace Waitlist Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety.
This event is in the "Kids" group Winter solstice Rock Art Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Create light up rock art to celebrate the return of the light! Program starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Winter solstice Rock Art 10:00am–12:00pm Meeting Room B Register Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Create light up rock art to celebrate the return of the light! Program starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. 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 "Adults" group Gift Wrapping and Card Making Saturday, December 20, 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 20 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 "Grades K-6" group Drop In! Post-It Note Art Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Stop by the Treehouse and use a rainbow of Post-It Notes and art supplies to create a piece of art for our Post-It Note Art Gallery!. This program is a drop-in and unsupervised. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Drop In! Post-It Note Art 10:00am–3:00pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Stop by the Treehouse and use a rainbow of Post-It Notes and art supplies to create a piece of art for our Post-It Note Art Gallery!. This program is a drop-in and unsupervised.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Club Monday, December 22, 2025 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Club 6:30pm–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: 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 "Adults" group Conversation Club: Spanish-English Language Exchange/Club de Conversación: Intercambio de idiomas español-inglés Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: En Español Age Group: Adults Whether you are learning Spanish or English, come to our monthly Language Exchange to practice with native speakers and fellow learners. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Conversation Club: Spanish-English Language Exchange/Club de Conversación: Intercambio de idiomas español-inglés 7:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: En Español Event Details: Whether you are learning Spanish or English, come to our monthly Language Exchange to practice with native speakers and fellow learners.
Western Iowa Services Collaborative-Disability Access Point Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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 Dec 23 2025 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Drop In! Post-It Note Art Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Stop by the Treehouse and use a rainbow of Post-It Notes and art supplies to create a piece of art for our Post-It Note Art Gallery!. This program is a drop-in and unsupervised. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Drop In! Post-It Note Art 10:00am–3:00pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Stop by the Treehouse and use a rainbow of Post-It Notes and art supplies to create a piece of art for our Post-It Note Art Gallery!. This program is a drop-in and unsupervised.
Threshold CoC Street Outreach Council Bluffs Tuesday, December 23, 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 23 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?
Christmas Eve All Day Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site The Library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 in observance of the holiday. Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site Description: The Library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 in observance of the holiday.
Christmas Day All Day Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site The Library will be closed Thursday, December 25 in observance of the holiday. Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site Description: The Library will be closed Thursday, December 25 in observance of the holiday.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Drop In! Post-It Note Art Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Stop by the Treehouse and use a rainbow of Post-It Notes and art supplies to create a piece of art for our Post-It Note Art Gallery!. This program is a drop-in and unsupervised. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Drop In! Post-It Note Art 10:00am–3:00pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Stop by the Treehouse and use a rainbow of Post-It Notes and art supplies to create a piece of art for our Post-It Note Art Gallery!. This program is a drop-in and unsupervised.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group D & D Adventurers League Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Meeting Room A 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. View Details This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 27 2025 Sat D & D Adventurers League 9:00am–1:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Scribblers Writing Club Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Join the club where you can build a one-of-a-kind collaborative story with other creative teens! This month, try your hand at Pass Back Stories. 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 27 2025 Sat Scribblers Writing 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: Join the club where you can build a one-of-a-kind collaborative story with other creative teens! This month, try your hand at Pass Back Stories. 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 Drop In: Watercolor Painting Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Grab a watercolor paint sheet and paint! This program is a drop-in and unsupervised. Caregivers need to stay with their children. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Drop In: Watercolor Painting 10:00am–3:00pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Grab a watercolor paint sheet and paint! This program is a drop-in and unsupervised. Caregivers need to stay with their children.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Tea Tasting Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Have you always wanted to try tea but don't know where to start? Help is on the way! Select from a variety of flavors and sweeteners as you embark on your quest for the perfect cup of tea. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Tea Tasting 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Drop-In Event Details: Have you always wanted to try tea but don't know where to start? Help is on the way! Select from a variety of flavors and sweeteners as you embark on your quest for the perfect cup of tea.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Drop In: Watercolor Painting Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Grab a watercolor paint sheet and paint! This program is a drop-in and unsupervised. Caregivers need to stay with their children. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Drop In: Watercolor Painting 10:00am–3:00pm Tree House Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Event Details: Grab a watercolor paint sheet and paint! This program is a drop-in and unsupervised. Caregivers need to stay with their children.
Threshold CoC Street Outreach Council Bluffs Tuesday, December 30, 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 30 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Tea Tasting Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Drop-In Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Have you always wanted to try tea but don't know where to start? Help is on the way! Select from a variety of flavors and sweeteners as you embark on your quest for the perfect cup of tea. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Tea Tasting 3:00pm–5:00pm Teen Central Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Teen Central Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Drop-In Event Details: Have you always wanted to try tea but don't know where to start? Help is on the way! Select from a variety of flavors and sweeteners as you embark on your quest for the perfect cup of tea.
This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Tech Help Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Drop-In Tech Help 6:30pm–8:00pm Computer Lab 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?
