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Library Posts

Jeremiah Folsom – Early Citizen of Council Bluffs

Jeremiah Folsom was born in New Hampshire in 1817. As a young man he moved…

Aug 1 2020

Now Open

The library is now open to the public! The library is now back to regular…

Jul 15 2020

Horace Everett – Early citizen of Council Bluffs

Horace Everett was born in 1819 to a prominent American family in Windsor, Vermont. He…

Jul 1 2020

Library reopening July 1st

On July 1st, the library will reopen to the public! We will offer "Grab and…

Jun 26 2020

Book Bundles for Kids

We can browse the shelves for you! Let us surprise you! Use this form to…

Jun 9 2020

Repairs are complete and Drive-Thru Return is OPEN!

Our drive-thru book is now open and able to accept returns. Thank you for your…

May 29 2020

Kids’ Summer Reading Club

New this year! The Summer Reading Club is online! Pre-registration begins May 26 at councilbluffslibrary.beanstack.org.…

May 21 2020

Teen Summer Reading Goes Online!

Summer Reading pre-registration starts May 26th! The Challenge starts June 1st and runs through July…

May 19 2020

Curbside Hold Pickup Service

Did you Know? Council Bluffs Public Library customers can pick up holds without having to…

May 13 2020

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Get started with Audiobooks with RBdigital and Overdrive

RBdigital

Login using your library card number and pin
Click on the Register link in the top right corner. You’ll be asked to provide your email address, and to select a username.
Browse through the audiobooks and click one you would like to read.
If the item is available, click “Check Out. Listen to your book using your browser or on the RBdigital App (available for Android, IOS, & Kindle).

Overdrive

Getting Started With Overdrive

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Getting Started with RBdigital

Login using your library card number and pin
Click on the Register link in the top right corner. You’ll be asked to provide your email address, and to select a username.
Browse through the audiobooks and click one you would like to read.
If the item is available, click “Check Out.
Listen to your book using your browser or on the App*

*Apps available for PC, Mac, iOS (iPad, iPhone), Android, and Kindle.

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Get Started with RBdigital Magazines (Formerly Zinio)

Have your library card number ready.
Start by clicking the Create New Account link in the top right corner. You’ll be asked to provide your name and email address, and to create a password.
When prompted, enter your library card number and PIN.
Browse through the magazines and click/tap the cover one that you’d like to read.
Click the “checkout” button.
Read your chosen magazines using your browser or a RBdigital App*.

*Apps available for PC, Mac, iOS (iPad, iPhone), and Android.

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Get Started with Overdrive eBooks

Getting Started With Overdrive

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Instructions for borrowing

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Get Started with Hoopla Digital Movies & Music

Have your library card ready.
Click Login in the top right corner, and select “Sign Up.”
Enter an email address and choose a password.
Browse Movies, Music, Audiobooks, Comics, and more. Select a title and click Borrow.
Access the item in your browser or on the App*

*Apps available for iOS (iPad, iPhone), Android, and Kindle.

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