The Library is now open for “grab and go” and curbside service!

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

Category: Adults

Now Open

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

Jul 1 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

Curbside Hold Pickup Service

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

May 13 2020

TumbleBooks

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TumbleBooks is generously offering free access to its databases…

May 11 2020

LIBRARY CLOSED – UPDATE

Update: Governor Kim Reynolds has given her permission for libraries to reopen on May 1st.…

Apr 29 2020

Scheduled Maintenance

We look forward to seeing you back at the library in the near future. In…

Apr 23 2020

Digital Library Cards

While the Council Bluffs Public Library is closed in the interest of our patrons’ health…

Mar 17 2020

Pases al Museo de Niños en Omaha

¡Pases gratis al Museo de Niños en Omaha están aquí! Miembros de la biblioteca mayores…

Mar 3 2020

Strategic Planning Survey

Please take a minute to share your input on how the Library can meet the…

Feb 4 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.

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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.