Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

Join us for this special Meet a Musician storytime with the Omaha Symphony! We’ll be joined by a clarinet player who will bring the children’s book "Kitten’s First Full Moon" to life with live music. 

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

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: pressing & sewing

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.

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.

A ranger from the National Parks Service will join us to share Lewis & Clark’s epic journey across uncharted territory! The presentation will be followed by activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up).

TBD

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

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.

Learn how to make custom a mug with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our heat press to make your design a reality.

Bring your Adventure League character to the Library and play a new module!

Guidelines for creating an Adventure League character can be found at dndbeyond.com.

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.

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.

Learn how to make a junk journal and use our supplies to create a few customized pages for your journal.

Create mazes and obstacles for Hexbugs! For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

"Iowa in the Civil War," will feature a first-person portrayal of Sgt. George Cruikshank.

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.

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.

Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.