Kiosk out of service

As of April 8th, the Cochran Park Kiosk is currently out of service and cannot be used to return or check out items at this time. 

Henry Doorly Zoo Passes Available!

As of 4/1/25, we are out of Zoo passes, we will announce here if there is another giveaway. You have til May 22, 2025 to use your zoo passes!


Returning April 1, 2025. We will have a limited quantity of passes to give to patrons for free admission to the Henry Doorly Zoo. Quantities are limited, grab them while you can! Passes must be used by May 22, 2025.

A Zoo Pass allows for entrance to the Henry Doorly Zoo for one visit and is only admission for two adults (ages 12 & over) and up to six children. A Zoo pass must be presented by the library cardholder along with their valid public library card for entrance at the Zoo.

Here's how to qualify for a Zoo Pass:

  • Must have a valid (not expired) library card
  • Must be an Adult patron
  • Must be a resident of Council Bluffs, rural or unincorporated Pottawattamie County, Crescent, McClelland, Minden, Treynor or Underwood
  • Must have fines under $25
  • One pass per account per session

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