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Jan
19
2026
Mon
Closing
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Branches:
Council Bluffs Public Library,
Cochran Park,
Off Site
Description:
The Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of the holiday.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Storytime @ the Library
9:45am–10:15am
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Storytime @ the Library
9:45am–10:15am
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.
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This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
D & D Adventurers League
9:00am–1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up,
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Storytime @ the Library
10:30am–11:00am
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.
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This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance
10:30am–11:00am
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Age 5 & Under
Program Type:
Music
Event Details:
Join us for 30 minutes of music, dance, and a story with Miss Abbey from Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 5 & Under" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Storytime @ the Library
10:30am–11:00am
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Drop In- Winter Bingo
10:00am–12:00pm
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:
Grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us for a few rounds of cozy Winter BINGO!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Lunch Bunch Book Group
12:00pm–1:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Homeschool Huddle: Meet the Chefs
1:00pm–2:30pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
IWCC’s Chef Nate and his Culinary Arts students will demonstrate their skills for us! Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up). Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 pm.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Homeschool Huddle: Meet the Chefs
1:00pm–2:30pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Event Details:
IWCC’s Chef Nate and his Culinary Arts students will demonstrate their skills for us! Afterwards, there will be a hands-on activities for each age group (4-7, 8-11, 12 and up). Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 pm.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Saturday Craft: Altered Books
1:00pm–3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for this special Saturday craft class to learn how to make altered books. An altered book is a mixed media art form that transforms an existing book into something new.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Young Writers Workshop
2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen Central
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Teen Central
Age Group:
Teens,
Grades 6-12
Event Details:
Do you love writing stories, poems, or fanfiction? Want a space to share your ideas, get feedback, and meet other creative teens? Join our Young Writers Workshop at the Council Bluffs Public Library!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Happy Little Trees
3:00pm–5:00pm
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:
Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Happy Little Trees
3:00pm–5:00pm
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:
Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Happy Little Trees
3:00pm–5:00pm
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:
Learn how to paint Bob Ross's famous happy little trees! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last. Part of the Winter Reading Program, happening through December and January.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Adult Board Game Night
6:00pm–8:45pm
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts
6:30pm–8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Join us on Tuesday, January 20, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for our Lawyers in Libraries: Basics of Wills & Revocable Trusts program.
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This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
One-on-One Basic Sewing Machine Skills
6:30pm–8:00pm
Meeting Room D
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room D
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Class,
Makerspace
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
746 Needlework Club
6:00pm–8:00pm
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Intro to Heat Transfer: Tote Bags
Library Branch:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class,
Makerspace,
Technology
Event Details:
Learn how to make custom a tote bag 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.
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