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This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Sew: Scrappy Quilt-as-You-Go Ornaments

9:00am–11:00am
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
Waitlist
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:

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.

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

Music with Lori Lynn!

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a half hour of musical fun with Lori Lynn from Overall Buddies.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Holiday Greenscreen Photos

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Makerspace
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Are you ready for the winter holidays? Get photos taken for free to send to family or friends! We'll have the green screen backdrop set up in the second floor of the library to take photos and then Photoshop it onto a winter background.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Sew: Scrappy Quilt-as-You-Go Ornaments

2:00pm–4:00pm
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
Waitlist
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

3D Printing Drop-In

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Makerspace Drop-In
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.

This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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

After School Drop-In: Build It!

2:30pm–3:45pm
Kids, Grades K-6
Tree House
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Build different things with pipe cleaners and aluminum foil.

For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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

Hand Sewing

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
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:

Dive into the world of hand sewing! Learn how to thread a needle, explore different stitches, and make a felt bookmark! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Get Out of Town: East to the County Line

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room F
Purpose of Meeting

The Disability Access Point is your local connection to disability support services.  They can help you get connected to local service providers, find answers and guidance from knowledgeable staff, and navigate disability-related resources in

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

Storytime @ the Library

9:45am–10:15am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
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

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

3D Printing Drop-In

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Makerspace Drop-In
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.

This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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

Hand Sewing

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
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:

Dive into the world of hand sewing! Learn how to thread a needle, explore different stitches, and make a felt bookmark! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Planning Commission

5:00pm–8:30pm
Meeting Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Planning Commission Meeting. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Microsoft Office Basics

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. Book a one-on-one appointment to get started.

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

Storytime Yoga

10:30am–11:00am
Age 5 & Under
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Root & Roar Yoga! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mats or borrow one of ours. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

3D Printing Drop-In

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Makerspace Drop-In
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item.

This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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

Hand Sewing

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
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:

Dive into the world of hand sewing! Learn how to thread a needle, explore different stitches, and make a felt bookmark! 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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Meeting Room D
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

9:45am–10:15am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
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

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Register
Registration Required
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

Hand Sewing

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
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:

Dive into the world of hand sewing! Learn how to thread a needle, explore different stitches, and make a felt bookmark! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.