This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Punch Needle Wednesday, February 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 Learn a new type of fluffy embroidery! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Punch Needle 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: Learn a new type of fluffy embroidery! 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 One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills Wednesday, February 11, 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 Feb 11 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, February 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Feb 12 2026 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, February 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Feb 12 2026 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 "Adults" group Intro to 3D Printing Thursday, February 12, 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 Feb 12 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Punch Needle Thursday, February 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 Learn a new type of fluffy embroidery! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Punch Needle 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: Learn a new type of fluffy embroidery! 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 Startup Series: Business Planning Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class, Presentation Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults Your idea deserves the spotlight! In Part 2 of our Startup Series, we’re diving into business plans and branding—what they are, why they matter, and how to build your own. View Details This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Startup Series: Business Planning 5:30pm–6:30pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults Program Type: Class, Presentation Event Details: Your idea deserves the spotlight! In Part 2 of our Startup Series, we’re diving into business plans and branding—what they are, why they matter, and how to build your own.
This event is in the "Adults" group 746 Needlework Club Thursday, February 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 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, February 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. 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 Feb 12 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 "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group How to Sew: a Hanging Storage Basket Saturday, February 14, 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, how to install a KAM snap. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 14 2026 Sat How to Sew: a Hanging Storage Basket 9:00am–11:00am 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: 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, how to install a KAM snap.
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group How to Sew: a Hanging Storage Basket Saturday, February 14, 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, how to install a KAM snap. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 14 2026 Sat How to Sew: a Hanging Storage Basket 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: 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, how to install a KAM snap.
Presidents Day All Day Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site The Library will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of the holiday. Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents Day All Day Branches: Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site Description: The Library will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of the holiday.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Tuesday, February 17, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Feb 17 2026 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, February 17, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Feb 17 2026 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch Bunch Book Group Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Group 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 "Adults" group Adult Board Game Night Tuesday, February 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 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 Abraham Lincoln in Council Bluffs Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults Join us was we explore Abraham Lincoln’s time as a railroad lawyer and his connection to local Council Bluffs history! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Abraham Lincoln in Council Bluffs 6:30pm–8:00pm 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 was we explore Abraham Lincoln’s time as a railroad lawyer and his connection to local Council Bluffs history!
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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 Feb 18 2026 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 Macramé Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Macramé 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, Tinker Zone Event Details: Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! 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 One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills Wednesday, February 18, 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 Feb 18 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, February 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Feb 19 2026 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Thursday, February 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Feb 19 2026 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Macramé Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Tinker Zone Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Macramé 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, Tinker Zone Event Details: Braid and knot your own keychain with macramé! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group Gardening with Native Plants: Introduction to Pollinators and Native Plants Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Class, Gardening Age Group: Adults Council Bluffs Public Library and Pottawattamie Conservation have teamed up to offer a FREE 4 class series focused on giving you the confidence and background knowledge you need to grow a beautiful native garden that supports wildlife and provides Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Gardening with Native Plants: Introduction to Pollinators and Native Plants 6:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room B Upcoming Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Council Bluffs Public Library and Pottawattamie Conservation have teamed up to offer a FREE 4 class series focused on giving you the confidence and background knowledge you need to grow a beautiful native garden that supports wildlife and provides
