Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs

Name: Council Bluffs Public Library
Address: 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, 51503, United States
Telephone: (712) 323-7553

#15 among attractions in Council Bluffs

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Facts and practical information

The Council Bluffs Public Library serves the residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States along with unincorporated and rural areas of Pottawattamie County. Several cities also contract with the library to provide services. It dates back to 1866. The library is currently located on Willow Avenue. The previous library building on Pearl Street was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. ()

Established: 1866 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 41°15'29"N, 95°51'4"W

Address

400 Willow AveDowntown Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs 51503 United States

Contact

(712) 323-7553

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Day trips

Council Bluffs Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pottawattamie County Courthouse, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Union Pacific Museum, Grenville M. Dodge House.

~490 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs
3 min walk • The Pottawattamie County Courthouse is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is the fourth building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
~1320 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs
7 min walk • St. Peter's Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Des Moines. The church is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as St. Peter's Church and Rectory.
~50 ftNW
41°15'30"N • 95°51'4"W
Union Pacific Museum, Council Bluffs
1 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
~1440 ftSE
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Grenville M. Dodge House, Council Bluffs
7 min walk • The Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West.
~1790 ftN
Synagogue
B'nai Israel Synagogue, Council Bluffs
9 min walk • B'nai Israel Synagogue is a synagogue in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by its original name Chevra B'nai Yisroel Synagogue in 2007.
~430 ftNW
41°15'33"N • 95°51'6"W
Bayliss Park Hall, Council Bluffs
3 min walk • Playground, Park
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Lincoln–Fairview Historic District, Council Bluffs
16 min walk • The Lincoln–Fairview Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
~1110 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District, Council Bluffs
6 min walk • The Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
~1100 ftNW
Georgian architecture
YMCA Building, Council Bluffs
6 min walk • The YMCA Building is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Construction of the building was partially funded by railroad magnet Grenville M. Dodge. The front section, designed by local architect Frederic E. Cox, was completed in 1909. The pool/gymnasium addition in the rear of the building was designed by J.
~1860 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas E. Cavin House, Council Bluffs
9 min walk • The Thomas E. Cavin House is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Built in 1887, it is an unusual and well-preserved brick example of an eclectic combination of Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne architectural elements. Cavin owned a dry goods store nearby.
~730 ftS
Neighbourhood
Haymarket Commercial Historic District, Council Bluffs
4 min walk • The Haymarket Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Council Bluffs Public Library open?

Council Bluffs Public Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Council Bluffs Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Union Pacific Museum, Council Bluffs (1 min walk), Bayliss Park Hall, Council Bluffs (3 min walk), Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs (3 min walk), Wickham–De Vol House, Council Bluffs (4 min walk).