March 16, 2026 - Tales of Iowa History

Due to road and weather conditions, this event will be postponed to a later date as soon as possible. 

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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group

Cancelled *After School Drop In - Create it!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Cancelled due to the change is today's school dismissal time. Create your own kite. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Cancelled due to the change is today's school dismissal time. Create your own kite. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group

Fluid Art

Monday, March 16, 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

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 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!

 

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

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!

Cancelled
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!

LCHS Field Trip

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group

Storytime @ the Library

Tuesday, March 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.

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, March 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.

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, March 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.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group

Fluid Art

Tuesday, March 17, 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

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Board Game Night

Tuesday, March 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.

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 "Age 5 & Under" group

Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance

Wednesday, March 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. 

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

Fluid Art

Wednesday, March 18, 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

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. 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, March 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!

Full
Registration Required
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, March 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.

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, March 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.

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

Fluid Art

Thursday, March 19, 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

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Pour acrylic paint into unique designs. 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: Design

Thursday, March 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

Register
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Basic Soldering: Electronics

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Our Community Reads 2026: Coming Together

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
First Floor at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literature/Poetry, Drop-In, OUR Community Reads
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Teens, Grades 6-12, Age 14 & Up, Adults, Family, Everyone

Help us kick off Our Community Reads 2026: Coming Together! This is a family-friendly, all-ages community event to celebrate reading, crafting, and what makes this community special.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Teens, Grades 6-12, Age 14 & Up, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literature/Poetry, Drop-In, OUR Community Reads
Event Details:

Help us kick off Our Community Reads 2026: Coming Together! This is a family-friendly, all-ages community event to celebrate reading, crafting, and what makes this community special.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group

Young Writers Workshop

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12

Do you love writing stories, poems, or fanfiction? Want a space to share your ideas, get feedback, and meet other creative teens? Join our Young Writers Workshop at the Council Bluffs Public Library!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love writing stories, poems, or fanfiction? Want a space to share your ideas, get feedback, and meet other creative teens? Join our Young Writers Workshop at the Council Bluffs Public Library!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group

After School Drop In - Make it!

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6

Make your own candy sushi snack. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Make your own candy sushi snack. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Monday, March 23, 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

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group

Music with Lori Lynn!

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Tree House at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Age 5 & Under

Join us for a half hour of musical fun with Lori Lynn!  For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a half hour of musical fun with Lori Lynn!  For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Music of the Andes and Cultures of South America

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Presentation, En Español
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the Andean cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile through an acoustic journey and storytelling.

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

Experience the Andean cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile through an acoustic journey and storytelling.