Upcoming Events

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!

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.

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

Are you familiar with the Sir Francis Drake scam and the Iowa man who perpetrated it? Have you heard of the 17-year-old Iowa girl who saved a train full of passengers?

John, Paul, George and Ringo may never have ventured into Council Bluffs, but their influence was very much felt here and on the music we listen to in the Metro.

Join us for a local walking history tour of Fairview Cemetery. We will learn more about its history, lore, and  well-known residents who made this their final resting place. 

Join us for an informative and engaging program about Jennie Edmundson Hospital. This presentation will explore the hospital's rich history, from its founding to its growth over the years.

Before television, radio, and film, there was vaudeville. Did you know that there were famous vaudeville actors from Iowa?

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! 

We invite you to this presentation with award-winning author and teacher Don Hickey as he presents an illustrated lecture entitled "George Washington: The Indispensable Man", which will show how this remarkable man left an indelible imprint o