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The Library has added a new pass to our Discovery Pass program! Charles E. Lakin YMCA is our newest partner and pass available to reserve for adult library patrons. Here’s how you can qualify to reserve a pass:

In the early hours of December 04, 1918 the union members of the Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company initiated a strike “in an effort to force the company to recognize the closed shop system”.¹ The closed shop system is the practice of employers prioritizing hir

The Council Bluffs Public Library proudly announces the theme for OUR Community Reads 2026: “Coming Together.” OUR Community Reads, sponsored by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation, and in partnership with organizations from around our community, aims to raise awareness of a community or

Council Bluffs’ tradition of citizen diplomacy began with the Sister City relationship with Tobolsk, Russian in 1990.

The Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition provides free tax preparation through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which certifies all volunteers in tax law and tax preparation.

Sister Cities was started in 1956 by Dwight D Eisenhower with the mission to create “global relationships based on cultural, educational, informational, and trade exchanges.” (sistercities.org) Council Bluffs over the years has had multiple sister cities including El Hajeb,  Morocc

Kick off your business ideas in the library! In this first session of the Teen Startup Series, teen entrepreneurs are invited to tour the library's makerspace and explore tools you can use to bring your products and projects to life. 

December 1, 2025-January 31, 2026

Join us in celebrating Día de los Muertos with a Community Ofrenda created by the Spanish for Spanish Speakers student group from Thomas Jefferson High School.

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Council Bluffs Public Library Selected to Join StoryCorps’ National One Small Step Libraries Program

Three nationally acclaimed authors. One unforgettable series.

If you utilize Interlibrary Loan to borrow materials from other libraries, you may notice increased time for items to get here. That is because there are state-wide changes to IA Shares that affect Interlibrary Loan delivery. 

The library's new outreach van 'Willow on Wheels' is officially on the move and heading to an event near you! 

Unlimited digital access to the best in independent comics and graphic novels with your library card!