Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. Wear your jammies to the Library, snuggle up to a pup and read.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

The Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series is sponsored by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation. 

Program at 7:00 p.m., Book Signing at 8:00 p.m.

We provide the space and wrapping supplies and you bring your gifts to wrap. Feel free to make a holiday card for a loved one as well! Free and open to the public. 

Make a mini skydiver and parachute and then experiment with different materials and weights to make the flight from the library’s second floor atrium railing as slow and safe as possible! 

We provide the space and wrapping supplies and you bring your gifts to wrap. Feel free to make a holiday card for a loved one as well! Free and open to the public. 

Meet up with fellow fans to geek out about all things anime and manga! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

We're excited to invite you to a special craft session where you can create unique holiday and winter-themed items!

Decorate your own sugar cookie.

Try your hand at embroidery and take home a unique embroidered snowflake bookmark! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Todos están invitados a este programa especial para celebrar la cultura, conocer nueva gente, leer una leyenda en español y hacer una actividad de invierno. Gratis y abierto al público. Se presenta en español. 

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.

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.

Try your hand at embroidery and take home a unique embroidered snowflake bookmark! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Bring your acoustic string instrument and join us for a fun and relaxed strum-along session. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, this program welcomes all skill levels to come together, play music, and enjoy making music as a group.