Council Bluffs Public Library

Join us on August 27, for a live virtual author talk with Lucy Foley!

A lucky participant has a chance to receive a copy of her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. 📚✨

Want to learn more about virtual author talks? Or register for Lucy Foley's talk? Check out our website: https://libraryc.org/councilbluffslibrary/upcoming

Thank you to Westlake Ace Hardware Council Bluffs for donating over 1,200 seed packets to the Seed Library!

The Seed Library at Council Bluffs Public Library started as a community space for sharing open-pollinated seeds. 🌱

Check out our website to learn more about the Seed Library: www.councilbluffslibrary.org/things/seed-library

Enter a new world with a door themed cover! 🚪These titles are all available in the eLibrary, so you can enjoy them from home.

📗Thistlemarsh - Moorea Corrigan
📕The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae - Stephanie Butland
📘Villa Coco - Andrew Sean Greer
📙Behind Closed Doors - B.A. Paris
📗Troublemaker - Linda Howard
📕The Next Always - Nora Roberts
📘44 Charles Street - Danielle Steel
📙The Orphan Witch - Paige Crutcher

Interested in seeing what else the library has to offer. Browse our online catalog: cbluffs.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/

We are only days away from welcoming Kristin Harmel to Council Bluffs as we kick off our Council Bluffs Reads initiative!

What to know before you come:
🎟If you are on the waitlist, plan to attend! Registered patrons will be seated in Room B, while waitlist patrons will be seated in Room A.

🚗Please note that this event is fully booked. We recommend carpooling or arriving early to secure parking, which is free in our lot after 5:00 p.m.

💫Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. at will-call, where patrons will be checked in by their first and last name. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.

🔖Thank you for your incredible interest in this event. We look forward to seeing you on the 24th!

Learn more about Council Bluffs Reads, our community reads initiative, on our website: www.councilbluffslibrary.org/councilbluffsreads

FYI: For anyone having issues opening and accessing Hoopla's app on an iOS system. 📱

We hear you and appreciate your patience. 💙

The Library's drive-through book return will be closed starting Monday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 12.

Items can be returned inside the library during regular business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience during this time.

We're excited to welcome Kristin Harmel to the Council Bluffs Public Library on August 24!
Have you already read all of her novels? Try these author read-alikes to continue your reading journey. 📖

Learn more about Council Bluffs Reads, our community reads initiative: www.councilbluffslibrary.org/councilbluffsreads

Featured Author Read-Alikes for Kristin Harmel:
💠Taylor Jenkins Reid
💠Beatriz Williams
💠Fiona Davis
💠Luanne Rice
💠Meg Waite Clayton
💠Jillian Cantor

Browse our online catalog to find your next read: cbluffs.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/

Take your tomato knowledge to the next level with this hands-on session! Participants will taste several different tomatoes while learning how to choose the right varieties for slicing, sauces, and fresh eating. If you’ve ever wondered which tomatoes are truly worth growing here, this class will help you find your favorites! 🍅
Sign up online: https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/event/tomatoes-varieties-uses-tastes-and-more-27261
Or call 📱712-323-7553

Join us next week to learn how to make your very own mesh wash bag! Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through using the sewing machine to create this fun and useful item. 🪡

Please sign up online to reserve your spot!
9 a.m. class: https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/event/how-sew-tba-20246
2 p.m. class: https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/event/how-sew-tba-20249

If you or a loved one has questions about Medicare, be sure to attend this free informational session. Welcome to Medicare will cover Medicare Parts A & B benefits, prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance. ⚕

Free and open to the public.