This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Tea Tasting Wednesday, December 31, 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 31 2025 Wed 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.
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site The Library will be closing early Wednesday, December 31 in observance of the holiday. Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site Description: The Library will be closing early Wednesday, December 31 in observance of the holiday.
New Year's Day All Day Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site The Library will be closed Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the holiday. Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site Description: The Library will be closed Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the holiday.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-6" group Drop In: Watercolor Painting Friday, January 2, 2026 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 Jan 2 2026 Fri 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 Coil Coasters Monday, January 5, 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 Relax and unwind as you craft a cute fabric-coiled coaster. 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Coil Coasters 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: Relax and unwind as you craft a cute fabric-coiled coaster. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Texture Tissue Paper Art Monday, January 5, 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 Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Texture Tissue Paper Art 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: Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. 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 200 Years of American Wars: 1775-1975 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults You are invited to this American history presentation by historian, professor, and author Don Hickey. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon 200 Years of American Wars: 1775-1975 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: You are invited to this American history presentation by historian, professor, and author Don Hickey.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Storytime @ the Library Tuesday, January 6, 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 Jan 6 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, January 6, 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 Jan 6 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Texture Tissue Paper Art Tuesday, January 6, 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 Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Texture Tissue Paper Art 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: Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. 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 Mystery Book Group Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes and always wanting more. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Mystery Book Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you into thrillers and always looking for the next adventure? Immerse yourself in a mystery book, then meet up to talk about it! Our selection is sure to keep you on your toes and always wanting more.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Play Date Cafe' Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Join us for a playdate where parents and caregivers can get together to talk about childcare over coffee and tea while their children play, fostering new friendships for kids and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Play Date Cafe' 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under Event Details: Join us for a playdate where parents and caregivers can get together to talk about childcare over coffee and tea while their children play, fostering new friendships for kids and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Texture Tissue Paper Art Wednesday, January 7, 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 Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed Texture Tissue Paper Art 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: Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. 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 One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills Wednesday, January 7, 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 Jan 7 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, January 8, 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 Jan 8 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, January 8, 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 Jan 8 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 Texture Tissue Paper Art Thursday, January 8, 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 Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Texture Tissue Paper Art 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: Get creative and make your own textured canvas art using an assortment of colorful tissue paper. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Teen Startup Series, Part 1 Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Kick off your business ideas in the library! In this first session of the Teen Startup Series, teen entrepreneurs are invited to tour the library's makerspace and explore tools you can use to bring your products and projects to life. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen Startup Series, Part 1 4:00pm–5:30pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12 Program Type: Makerspace Event Details: Kick off your business ideas in the library! In this first session of the Teen Startup Series, teen entrepreneurs are invited to tour the library's makerspace and explore tools you can use to bring your products and projects to life.
This event is in the "Adults" group 746 Needlework Club Thursday, January 8, 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 Jan 8 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, January 8, 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 Jan 8 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 "Adults" group Worlds Away Book Group Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Worlds Away Book Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room D Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection.
This event is in the "Kids" group Registration Program: Cross Stitch Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Age Group: Kids Learn the basics of cross-stitch and create your first cross-stitch piece.This class begins promptly at 10:00 am. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Registration Program: Cross Stitch 10:00am–12:00pm Tree House Upcoming Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Tree House Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of cross-stitch and create your first cross-stitch piece.This class begins promptly at 10:00 am.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Anime Club Saturday, January 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group Jan 10 2026 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! 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 "Adults" group Vision Board Workshop Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Age Group: Adults Join us for this Saturday craft to create your own vision board and kick off the new year with a clear vision! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Vision Board Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room A Upcoming Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this Saturday craft to create your own vision board and kick off the new year with a clear vision!
