About Us
About the Library
“The Council Bluffs Public Library is committed to enriching, informing and empowering our community.”
The Council Bluffs Public Library exists to meet the changing needs of Council Bluffs citizens, families and businesses. We offer children, teen, and adult services so we can meet specific requests for a variety of ages. We also have a tech lab with all of the tools and programs to allow you to keep innovating. Explore our site to learn more about what the Council Bluffs Library has to offer. Click here to read the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
48,738
Registered Card Holders
1,733
Check-outs per Day
65,000
Sq. ft. of Building Space
40
Full & Part-time Staff
Library Board of Trustees
The Council Bluffs Public Library is governed by the Board of Library Trustees and is comprised of 9 members who are appointed by the Mayor and are confirmed by City Council. Each member serves a six-year term. As defined in the Board By-laws, the primary duties of the Board include:
- Serves as a liaison between the library and the community
- Acts as a policy-making board
- Assists in budget preparation
- Control of expenditure of funds allocated to the library
- Responsible for the appointment of a librarian
The next board meeting will be held via conference call. The meeting materials are here.
Library Board Members
Matt Garst
President
Buck Christensen
Vice President
Anne Rohling
Stacy Goodman
Kathy Penkert
Leo Martin
Cindy Keithley
Jeff Snow
Alison Smith
Secretary
Director’s Report
Are you looking to stay up-to date with everything going on at the library? Check back here every month for a detailed report on all of the happenings around the library. From facility and staff changes to collections and services, the Director’s Report has everything you need!
Click here to download the PDF for this month’s Director’s Report.
68
Hours Open per Week
6
Meeting Rooms for Public Use
186,970
Materials in Collection
100
Number of Public Computers
