Events

How To Garden in the Fall

The end of the season is a good time to nourish and winterize your garden. Master Gardener Earl Hallberg from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will share tips and practical advice on how to begin your fall garden cleanup and maintenance. In-person program – Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553, to join us in Room B. Free and open to the public. If you’re not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask.

Tai Chi for Health

Tai Chi incorporates slow steady movements to build overall health. these classes will focus on participants aged 50+, with modifications for any skill level. 8-Week session - Wednesdays beginning September 29th. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to sign up! Presented by Ruth Devereaux, certified Tai Chi for Rehab Instructor. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for in-person events and programs.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation for their support!

Butterflies Through Binoculars

This program will be taught by butterfly enthusiast Jason Andersen, Wildlife Biologist with Pheasants Forever. It begins with an informative classroom presentation on what species are currently active, how to identify them, and helpful tips on the habitats in which various species can be found. Then, we embark on an adventure out into the Loess Hills to find our local butterflies! Please bring binoculars if you have them; we will also have some pairs of close focus insect binoculars to check out on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required, ages 14 and up, please. For more information call 712-545-3283

Cancellation Policy: Guests may cancel their reservation for a full refund up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date by calling 712-545-3283 and speaking with staff directly. Cancellations received less than 1 week (7 days) in advance of the event will not be refunded. Fees for programs canceled by PCC due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded.

Fairview Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00

Etienne Veniard de Bourgmont – Explorer, First Man to Map the Missouri River

This historical account will look closely at the life of French explorer Etienne Veniard de Bourgmont. Presented by local historian Troy Stolp. Etienne was born in 1679 in Central Normandy, France. He was a poacher, a soldier, and an illegal trader. In 1714, he accompanied Missouri Indians back to their homeland, making him the first European known to have explored the Missouri valley, and the first man to map the Missouri River.

In-person program with ZOOM option – Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to join us in Room B or pre-register from our website to view from home. This program is free and open to the public. Face masks are recommended in public indoor settings.

Tai Chi for Health

Tai Chi incorporates slow steady movements to build overall health. these classes will focus on participants aged 50+, with modifications for any skill level. 8-Week session - Wednesdays beginning September 29th. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to sign up! Presented by Ruth Devereaux, certified Tai Chi for Rehab Instructor. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for in-person events and programs.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation for their support!

Where CB High, ALHS, and Kirn Came Together

Perched atop one of the highest hills, Council Bluffs' first high school building in 1870 reflected the city’s optimism as much as it did society’s expectations of education. The towering building had a chapel, but no facilities for practical training; there was no sports equipment, yet ample rifles and live ammunition to arm all students.

CB schools historian Michael Winchester will explore the city's first high school building and why it quickly fell out of use, the struggle over where to rebuild, how Abraham Lincoln High School’s first principal, Gerald W. Kirn, came to define the school he ruled for over a quarter-century, and the genesis of the AL/TJ rivalry. The program will conclude with a showing of photos of the interior of the old AL building shortly before it was destroyed by arsonists in 1976.

The tour will start at Kirn Park and conclude at the Bregant House, about five blocks away. October 9, 8:30 am $5 admission; reserve at PreserveCouncilBluffs.org

Fairview Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00

Hoot!

Hoot! Meet live owls, up close in this interactive owl program. Learn first-hand about owls with representatives from Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor Recovery.

In-person program – Space is limited. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553, to sign up to join us in Room B. This program is free and open to the public – face masks are recommended in public indoor settings.

Arrowhead Park Chili Fest

Bring the whole family out and enjoy a warm bowl of chili in the crisp fall air at the Arrowhead Park Chili Fest. This annual fall tradition will be on Saturday, October 9th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. & promises fun for the whole family. Join us for pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, trick or treating, a sunset bat hike, self-guided zombie survival hike & of course, chili! Pre-registration is not required for this event. Dinner is free but free-will donations will be gratefully accepted and used to fund additional free & low-cost public programming at your county parks. For questions not answered online please call Arrowhead Park at 712-485-2295. Due to COVID-19 the format of this program may be adjusted. Please check back for updates. Free with $3.00 park admission or annual pass. Weather permitting, please meet at Breezy Lodge.

OTTF - Spiral of Accountability

Today, probably more than ever, our people face adversity, change, confusion, and uncertainty. In the Spiral that is called the Fog. As veterans or family and friends of veterans, how do we manage the fog? The Spiral of Accountability™ takes the complex dynamic of human self-talk and human interactions and simplifies it into a visual representation that allows the readers to identify, name, and understand what is going on with them and the people around them. It then shows a pathway towards improving their reactions.

In this session we will:

• Review the various aspects of the Spiral of Accountability
• Discuss how to recognize Spiral Up and Spiral Down behaviors in ourselves and others
• Learn how to reframe ourselves and help others to Spiral Up

You are not alone and we want to give you and your family and friends the tools and resources to Spiral Up so that suicide is never an option or thought. Join us to learn how to fight for yourselves and continue to propel up!

Fairview Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them.

This event is sponsored by Metropolitan Community College.

Intro to Backpacking: Part 1

If you have always been interested in backpacking but are not sure where to start, join us for our Introduction to Backpacking class where we will explore the dynamics of backcountry travel. In this three-part lecture and hands-on course, you will learn how to navigate and travel in the wilderness with all your gear. We will examine how to plan a trip, select and use essential gear, then implement what you learned on an overnight adventure in the Loess Hills Hitchcock Nature Center.

This course includes the following instruction dates and times:
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm (Hitchcock Nature Center Lodge)
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am-2:00 pm (HNC Lodge & Patio/Hike)
Saturday-Sunday, October 23-24, 10:00 am-10:00 am (HNC Lodge & Patio/Overnight)

This class is sponsored by the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol. Must be 18 or older to participate.

Tai Chi for Health

Tai Chi incorporates slow steady movements to build overall health. these classes will focus on participants aged 50+, with modifications for any skill level. 8-Week session - Wednesdays beginning September 29th. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to sign up! Presented by Ruth Devereaux, certified Tai Chi for Rehab Instructor. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for in-person events and programs.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation for their support!

The Science of Fall: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our October program participants will enjoy an introduction to the science behind our annual fall color and a look at the process of photosynthesis.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

Intro to Backpacking: Part 2

If you have always been interested in backpacking but are not sure where to start, join us for our Introduction to Backpacking class where we will explore the dynamics of backcountry travel. In this three-part lecture and hands-on course, you will learn how to navigate and travel in the wilderness with all your gear. We will examine how to plan a trip, select and use essential gear, then implement what you learned on an overnight adventure in the Loess Hills Hitchcock Nature Center.

This course includes the following instruction dates and times:
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm (Hitchcock Nature Center Lodge)
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am-2:00 pm (HNC Lodge & Patio/Hike)
Saturday-Sunday, October 23-24, 10:00 am-10:00 am (HNC Lodge & Patio/Overnight)

This class is sponsored by the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol. Must be 18 or older to participate.

Gardening for Diversity - A Hands-On Workshop

The great outdoors begins in your own backyard. Join us for our new programming series "Gardening for Diversity". Saturday, October 16th at 3:00 p.m. at Hitchcock Nature Center. Participants at this session will learn how to identify and harvest native seeds, how to store them for the future, & how to continue to enhance your gardens at home!

Gardening for Diversity is a series that will walk participants through creating your own diverse native gardens through a mix of classroom learning & hands-on gardening exercises. Each session will cover different aspects of native gardening, from planning to planting to maintaining, & is perfect for beginning gardeners & anyone who is looking for new ways to incorporate native plantings in your own garden.

Attendees will enjoy hands-on work as they plan, plant, & maintain a native garden with guidance from our staff. Attendees are not required to attend every program session but each programming session will build on the next & our recommendation is to attend as many as you are able to for the best experience. 

The cost is $15.00 per person per session & includes program materials & admission to the park, we ask that participants be age 14 or older, please. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283. 

*In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather participants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.

Due to COVID-19 the format of this program may be adjusted, please check back for updates. 

This event is not pet-friendly, service animals are always welcome. Weather Permitting.

Fairview Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00

Angels Dementia Caregiver Series at Amelia Place

Join us for the Caregiver Support Program -10 Part Series When Your Loved One Has Dementia presented by Jessica Duncan, CDP - Account Executive at Angels Care Home Health Council Bluffs. The presentations take place on the third Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Amelia Place. Lunch is provided.

 RSVP to Amber at 402-616-2561

Monday, October 18th: Understanding & Resolving Grief
Monday, November 15th: The Natural State of Doing
Monday, December 20th: Keeping the Peace
Monday, January 17th: The Behaviors
Monday, February 21st: Dementia & Medications

*For more information on classes or our Alzheimer’ & Dementia Program, please contact our office at 712-352-3640

Tai Chi for Health

Tai Chi incorporates slow steady movements to build overall health. these classes will focus on participants aged 50+, with modifications for any skill level. 8-Week session - Wednesdays beginning September 29th. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to sign up! Presented by Ruth Devereaux, certified Tai Chi for Rehab Instructor. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for in-person events and programs.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation for their support!

Intro to Backpacking: Part 3

If you have always been interested in backpacking but are not sure where to start, join us for our Introduction to Backpacking class where we will explore the dynamics of backcountry travel. In this three-part lecture and hands-on course, you will learn how to navigate and travel in the wilderness with all your gear. We will examine how to plan a trip, select and use essential gear, then implement what you learned on an overnight adventure in the Loess Hills Hitchcock Nature Center.

This course includes the following instruction dates and times:
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm (Hitchcock Nature Center Lodge)
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am-2:00 pm (HNC Lodge & Patio/Hike)
Saturday-Sunday, October 23-24, 10:00 am-10:00 am (HNC Lodge & Patio/Overnight)

This class is sponsored by the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol. Must be 18 or older to participate.

Fairview Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00

Duffy Hudson presents: The Black Dahlia

Who is The Black Dahlia? This is the true story of how a retired L.A. homicide detective unravels the gruesome details of her death, only to discover the shocking secrets his family has kept hidden for over 50 years. Imagine you discover your own father is a serial killer… Join Broadway and Film actor Duffy Hudson on the journey of Homicide Detective Steve Hodel, as he digs deep into this mystery and discovers the father he never knew.

In-person program with a ZOOM option – Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553, to sign up to join us in Room B, or pre-register on our website to view from home. Face masks are recommended in public indoor settings. This program is free and open to the public and was made possible with help from the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation.

Tai Chi for Health

Tai Chi incorporates slow steady movements to build overall health. these classes will focus on participants aged 50+, with modifications for any skill level. 8-Week session - Wednesdays beginning September 29th. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to sign up! Presented by Ruth Devereaux, certified Tai Chi for Rehab Instructor. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for in-person events and programs.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation for their support!

An Evening with Carl Hiaasen: The Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series

Join the Council Bluffs Public Library for the first in our Speaker Series, "An Evening with Carl Hiaasen," sponsored by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation. Carl Hiaasen has been called “America’s finest satirical novelist” by The London Observer. He’s known for his irreverent humor and the colorful characters that fill his bestselling adult novels and award-winning books for young readers. His lectures offer audiences wickedly funny and fiercely pointed tales about his writing and his home state of Florida, as well as incisive commentary on environmental issues, modern culture, and corruption. To date, Carl Hiaasen has published 13 novels for adults, among them nine national bestsellers – Strip Tease, Stormy Weather, Lucky You, Sick Puppy, Basket Case, Skinny Dip, Nature Girl, Star Island, and Bad Monkey. His latest novel, Razor Girl, was published in September 2016.

Fairview Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00

Fairview Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00

Tai Chi for Health

Tai Chi incorporates slow steady movements to build overall health. these classes will focus on participants aged 50+, with modifications for any skill level. 8-Week session - Wednesdays beginning September 29th. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to sign up! Presented by Ruth Devereaux, certified Tai Chi for Rehab Instructor. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for in-person events and programs.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation for their support!

Nature's Recyclers: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our November program participants will explore the process of nature's annual decomposition and the organisms responsible for breaking down organic matter.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

Gardening for Diversity - A Hands-On Workshop

The great outdoors begins in your own backyard. Join us for our new programming series "Gardening for Diversity". Our sixth and final program will be held on Saturday, November 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Narrows River Park. Participants at this session will cover fall seeding techniques for spring success along with coverage of brome and tall fescue grasses. Gardening for Diversity is a 6 part programming series that will walk participants through creating their own diverse native gardens through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on gardening exercises. Each session will cover different aspects of native gardening, from planning to planting to maintaining, and is perfect for beginning gardeners and anyone who is looking for new ways to incorporate native plantings in your own garden. Cost is $15.00 per person per session. Registration is required as space is limited.

Tai Chi for Health

Tai Chi incorporates slow steady movements to build overall health. these classes will focus on participants aged 50+, with modifications for any skill level. 8-Week session - Wednesdays beginning September 29th. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to sign up! Presented by Ruth Devereaux, certified Tai Chi for Rehab Instructor. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for in-person events and programs.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation for their support!

Angels Dementia Caregiver Series at Amelia Place

Join us for the Caregiver Support Program -10 Part Series When Your Loved One Has Dementia presented by Jessica Duncan, CDP - Account Executive at Angels Care Home Health Council Bluffs. The presentations take place on the third Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Amelia Place. Lunch is provided.

 RSVP to Amber at 402-616-2561

Monday, November 15th: The Natural State of Doing
Monday, December 20th: Keeping the Peace
Monday, January 17th: The Behaviors
Monday, February 21st: Dementia & Medications

*For more information on classes or our Alzheimer’ & Dementia Program, please contact our office at 712-352-3640

Tai Chi for Health

Tai Chi incorporates slow steady movements to build overall health. these classes will focus on participants aged 50+, with modifications for any skill level. 8-Week session - Wednesdays beginning September 29th. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553 to sign up! Presented by Ruth Devereaux, certified Tai Chi for Rehab Instructor. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for in-person events and programs.

Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation for their support!

Winter Survival Secrets: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our December program participants will explore winter adaptations of the plant and animal world as well as tips and tricks for effective winter bird feeding.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

Angels Dementia Caregiver Series at Amelia Place

Join us for the Caregiver Support Program -10 Part Series When Your Loved One Has Dementia presented by Jessica Duncan, CDP - Account Executive at Angels Care Home Health Council Bluffs. The presentations take place on the third Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Amelia Place. Lunch is provided.

 RSVP to Amber at 402-616-2561

Monday, December 20th: Keeping the Peace
Monday, January 17th: The Behaviors
Monday, February 21st: Dementia & Medications

*For more information on classes or our Alzheimer’ & Dementia Program, please contact our office at 712-352-3640

Angels Dementia Caregiver Series at Amelia Place

Join us for the Caregiver Support Program -10 Part Series When Your Loved One Has Dementia presented by Jessica Duncan, CDP - Account Executive at Angels Care Home Health Council Bluffs. The presentations take place on the third Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Amelia Place. Lunch is provided.

 RSVP to Amber at 402-616-2561

Monday, January 17th: The Behaviors
Monday, February 21st: Dementia & Medications

*For more information on classes or our Alzheimer’ & Dementia Program, please contact our office at 712-352-3640

An Evening with Colson Whitehead: Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series

Join the Council Bluffs Public Library for the second Speaker Series, "An Evening with Colson Whitehead," sponsored by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation. Colson Whitehead is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Underground Railroad, which in 2016 won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction and the National Book Award and was named one of the Ten Best Books of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, and was recently adapted into an award-winning HBO miniseries. Other books by Whitehead include The Noble Hustle, Zone One, Sag Harbor, The Intuitionist, John Henry Days, Apex Hides the Hurt, and The Colossus of New York. He is also a Pulitzer Prize finalist and a recipient of the MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellowships.

Angels Dementia Caregiver Series at Amelia Place

Join us for the final presentation of the Caregiver Support Program -10 Part Series When Your Loved One Has Dementia presented by Jessica Duncan, CDP - Account Executive at Angels Care Home Health Council Bluffs. The presentations take place on the third Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Amelia Place. Lunch is provided.

 RSVP to Amber at 402-616-2561

Monday, February 21st: Dementia & Medications

*For more information on classes or our Alzheimer’ & Dementia Program, please contact our office at 712-352-3640