About Us

About the Library

“The Council Bluffs Public Library is committed to enriching, informing and empowering our community.”

The Council Bluffs Public Library is designed to meeting 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.

Holidays

Upcoming Holiday Hours

Tuesday, July 4 CLOSED (Independence Day)

Monday, August 4 CLOSED (Labor Day)

Hours

Library Hours

Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 9:00pm
Friday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday – 1:00pm – 5:00pm

kids enjoying library events

48,738

Registered Card Holders

1,733

Check-outs per Day

1,733

Sq. ft. of Building Space

40

Full & Part-time Staff

Board of Trustees

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

Board Members

Library Board Members

warren weber

Warren Weber

President

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Anne Rohling

Vice President

steve regan

Steve Regan

Co-Secretary

library board memeber

Idella Spann

Co-Secretary

kathy penkert

Kathy Penkert

matt garst

Matt Garst

james watson

James Watson

library staff

Jordan Preston

Alison Smith

Alison Smith

Director's Report

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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.

Employment

Careers at the Library

There are no positions open at this time.

General Application. Click here to download an application. Applications can be printed and returned to the Circulation Desk.

68

Hours Open per Week

4

Meeting Rooms for Public Use

186,970

Materials in Collection

100

Number of Public Computers