Discovery Pass Reservation System

The current online reservation system for Discovery Passes is ending on December 31st, 2024. We are working on implementing a new reservation system currently, but it will not be ready for use for a few weeks. Passes will not be available to reserve for dates past December 31 until our new system is in place. Please contact 712-323-7553, option 2, or email circ@councilbluffslibrary.org with any questions. 

The Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25

The Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.

Storytime @ the Library

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Age 5 & Under
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Tree House
Age Group: Kids, Age 5 & Under
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. The same theme repeats throughout the week.

Homeschool Huddle: Oregon Trail

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Grades K-6
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Yee-haw partners! Drop in, load your wagon and see if you have what it takes to travel the Oregon Trail! Try new activities and as always, watch out for dysentery!

Game On!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades 6 through 12.

Meta Quest VR

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-12
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Drop-In, Gaming, Technology
Event Details:

Step into a world of limitless possibilities with the Meta Quest VR! Choose from various games and apps to explore the new frontier of virtual reality. Open for patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Members Only Preview

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held 

September 19th - 5-7 pm Members Only

September 20th - 9 am - 4 pm Members and Non-Members

Basic Soldering

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety.