The Library is now open for “grab and go” and curbside service! Curbside Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00AM – 6:00PM; Friday – Saturday 9:00AM – 5:00PM; Sunday 1:00PM – 5:00PM

400 Willow Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-323-7553

Library Posts

Teen Battle of the Brains Statewide Trivia Smackdown

Join us for a casual competition with teens from across the state. Questions include everything…

Oct 1 2020

Daniel K. Dodson – Early Citizen of Council Bluffs, Iowa

Daniel K. Dodson was born in 1840 to James M. and Sarah Dodson. At the…

Sep 7 2020

Now Open

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

Sep 1 2020

New Teen Central Hours

Teen Central has moved to a new school year schedule! We're looking forward to seeing…

Aug 18 2020

Our Right to Vote 2020

The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing…

Aug 11 2020

Annual Report FY 2019/20

Each year, the Council Bluffs public library releases an annual report detailing accomplishments, significant events,…

Aug 11 2020

Fun On the Run “Grab & Go” Activity Kits!

Starting August 31, stop by the Youth Desk and pick up your kit to take…

Aug 8 2020

PreK Cafe

Beginning August 31 stop by the Youth Desk and pick up a PreK Café packet. …

Aug 8 2020

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

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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

Instructions for your device

Instructions for borrowing

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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.

Continue

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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

Instructions for your device

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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