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Get Out of Town: East to the County Line

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

There's more to Pottawattamie County than Council Bluffs, and this program looks at the history of the area from the city limits of Council Bluffs east, including Treynor, Macedonia, Carson, McClelland, Oakland and more.  

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

There's more to Pottawattamie County than Council Bluffs, and this program looks at the history of the area from the city limits of Council Bluffs east, including Treynor, Macedonia, Carson, McClelland, Oakland and more.  

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

American Midwest Ballet

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Story Time
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family

Join us for a very special Nutcracker family storytime with American Midwest Ballet! We’ll have our green screen set up for photos afterwards and a Nutcracker-themed scavenger hunt! 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Presentation, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a very special Nutcracker family storytime with American Midwest Ballet! We’ll have our green screen set up for photos afterwards and a Nutcracker-themed scavenger hunt! 

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.

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 "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. 

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 "Adults" group

Nutrition 101: Eating for Balance

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Do you eat food? If the answer is “yes” this presentation is for you! Food provides nutrition and gives our body the resources to function at its best.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you eat food? If the answer is “yes” this presentation is for you! Food provides nutrition and gives our body the resources to function at its best.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Tuesday, January 20, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for our Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts program.

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

Join us on Tuesday, January 20, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for our Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homeschool Huddle: Meet the Chefs

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids

IWCC’s Chef Nate and his Culinary Arts students will demonstrate their skills for us! Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up). 

Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 pm.

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

IWCC’s Chef Nate and his Culinary Arts students will demonstrate their skills for us! Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up). 

Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Leadership in the Civil Rights Movement

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

We invite you to a special history presentation focusing on the divergent leadership styles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement.

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

We invite you to a special history presentation focusing on the divergent leadership styles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunch and Learn: Getting Started with Genealogy

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

If you are curious about starting your family history research, we invite you to attend our upcoming program on genealogy.

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

If you are curious about starting your family history research, we invite you to attend our upcoming program on genealogy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

An Insider's Guide to Paris: History, Culture, and Enduring Allure

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

For anyone that is interested in or loves French culture and language--this is the program for you! Join us as Jan Lund presents an overview of the city of Paris and discuss its abiding attraction to people from all over the world. 

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

For anyone that is interested in or loves French culture and language--this is the program for you! Join us as Jan Lund presents an overview of the city of Paris and discuss its abiding attraction to people from all over the world. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homeschool Huddle

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

TBD

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

TBD

This event is in the "Adults" group

Welcome to Medicare

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to Medicare

A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to learn about Medicare.

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

Welcome to Medicare

A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to learn about Medicare.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homeschool Huddle

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

TBD

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

TBD

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Kids

TBD

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

TBD