This event is in the "Adults" group Tales of Iowa History Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults Join us for this captivating, Iowa-themed program presented by Iowa native Darrin Crow. State history comes to life in these delightful tales of early Iowa, featuring the Great Honey War of 1838, when Iowa was nearly invaded by Missouri! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Tales of Iowa History 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 for this captivating, Iowa-themed program presented by Iowa native Darrin Crow. State history comes to life in these delightful tales of early Iowa, featuring the Great Honey War of 1838, when Iowa was nearly invaded by Missouri!
This event is in the "Adults" group Historic Preservation Celebration! Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults The third annual Historic Preservation Party will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9 am - 4 pm. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Historic Preservation Celebration! 9:00am–4:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Event Details: The third annual Historic Preservation Party will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9 am - 4 pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group Historic Preservation Celebration! Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults The third annual Historic Preservation Party will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9 am - 4 pm. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Historic Preservation Celebration! 9:00am–4:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Event Details: The third annual Historic Preservation Party will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at the Council Bluffs Public Library from 9 am - 4 pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group Iowa in the Civil War Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults "Iowa in the Civil War," will feature a first-person portrayal of Sgt. George Cruikshank. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Iowa in the Civil War 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: "Iowa in the Civil War," will feature a first-person portrayal of Sgt. George Cruikshank.
This event is in the "Adults" group Iowa's Rogues and Heroes Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults Are you familiar with the Sir Francis Drake scam and the Iowa man who perpetrated it? Have you heard of the 17-year-old Iowa girl who saved a train full of passengers? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Iowa's Rogues and Heroes 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Event Details: Are you familiar with the Sir Francis Drake scam and the Iowa man who perpetrated it? Have you heard of the 17-year-old Iowa girl who saved a train full of passengers?
This event is in the "Adults" group Beatles in the Bluffs, Part 2 Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Music, Presentation Age Group: Adults John, Paul, George and Ringo may never have ventured into Council Bluffs, but their influence was very much felt here and on the music we listen to in the Metro. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Beatles in the Bluffs, Part 2 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy, Music, Presentation Event Details: John, Paul, George and Ringo may never have ventured into Council Bluffs, but their influence was very much felt here and on the music we listen to in the Metro.
This event is in the "Adults" group Guided Walking Tour: Fairview Cemetery Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Outside of Library at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy Age Group: Adults Join us for a local walking history tour of Fairview Cemetery. We will learn more about its history, lore, and well-known residents who made this their final resting place. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Guided Walking Tour: Fairview Cemetery 5:30pm–6:30pm Outside of Library Upcoming Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Outside of Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a local walking history tour of Fairview Cemetery. We will learn more about its history, lore, and well-known residents who made this their final resting place. 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 Jennie Edmundson Hospital: History and Legacy Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults Join us for an informative and engaging program about Jennie Edmundson Hospital. This presentation will explore the hospital's rich history, from its founding to its growth over the years. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Jennie Edmundson Hospital: History and Legacy 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 for an informative and engaging program about Jennie Edmundson Hospital. This presentation will explore the hospital's rich history, from its founding to its growth over the years.
This event is in the "Adults" group Rhythm & Pep: The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson Brothers Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults Before television, radio, and film, there was vaudeville. Did you know that there were famous vaudeville actors from Iowa? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Rhythm & Pep: The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson Brothers 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Event Details: Before television, radio, and film, there was vaudeville. Did you know that there were famous vaudeville actors from Iowa?
This event is in the "Adults" group Paul Revere's Ride Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults 2026 marks the 250th birthday of the United States and the Council Bluffs Public Library invites you to be a part of the celebration of America 250! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Paul Revere's Ride 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Event Details: 2026 marks the 250th birthday of the United States and the Council Bluffs Public Library invites you to be a part of the celebration of America 250!
This event is in the "Adults" group George Washington: The Indispensable Man Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Age Group: Adults We invite you to this presentation with award-winning author and teacher Don Hickey as he presents an illustrated lecture entitled "George Washington: The Indispensable Man", which will show how this remarkable man left an indelible imprint o View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 1 2026 Mon George Washington: The Indispensable Man 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, History/Genealogy, Presentation Event Details: We invite you to this presentation with award-winning author and teacher Don Hickey as he presents an illustrated lecture entitled "George Washington: The Indispensable Man", which will show how this remarkable man left an indelible imprint o
