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 "Adults" group

Bingocize

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize! 

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 May Day basket.

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

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

Microsoft Office Basics

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
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. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be covered.

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 May Day basket.

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

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
Upcoming
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 "Adults" group

Bingocize

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to 3D Printing

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room D
Upcoming
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 "Adults" group

746 Needlework Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

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.

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 "Family" group

Love On a Leash

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Youth Room
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

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.

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

Pokemon Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Grades K-6
Meeting Room B
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

This month we’ll be making Pokémon shrinky dinks, playing new versions of the card game, along with other activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Healthy Lawns, Healthy People

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Presentation
Event Details:

Learn about the hidden dangers of pesticide use and discover simple, effective ways to grow a lush and healthy yard without chemicals.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunch Bunch Book Group

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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 "Adults" group

Bingocize

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Board Game Night

6:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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 "Adults" group

Paul Revere's Ride

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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

Good Nutrition on a Budget

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for this presentation that will show you how to prepare healthy food on a budget! Geré Stevens and Asley Wilson with Iowa State Extension and Outreach will teach attendees how to plan for healthy summer meals while sticking to

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
Upcoming
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 "Adults" group

Bingocize

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Council Bluffs Public Library and Connections Area Agency on Aging have teamed up to bring you Bingocize! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Welcome to Medicare

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Welcome to Medicare

A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Connections Area Agency on Aging for Iowans who want to learn about Medicare.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Basic Soldering: Electronics

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Council Bluffs Public Library, Cochran Park, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of the holiday.

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