Explore the variety of resources available online.
Get a Library Card
Sign up for a Library Card online or call the Library at 319.261.7323 and a staff member will assist you. Your library card gives you free access to a collection of books, movies, music, magazines, and so much more.
Keep Kids Busy
There are a variety of online resources available to keep kids of all ages busy.
- Tumblebooks – digital children’s books
- Khan Academy – free online courses
- Brainfuse – online tutoring and college skills
- Spring into Reading Challenge – Read 360 minutes between now and April 30
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – free monthly book delivery for Cedar Rapids kids ages 0-5
- Additional Resources – find educational and fun resources for kids of all ages recommended by our library staff
eBooks and Audiobooks
The Library offers a variety of free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
- cloud library – cloud library brings you a seamless eBook experience. Start your book on one device and then resume on another.
- hoopla – Download and stream free videos, music, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks to your mobile device or computer. This is available for Cedar Rapids and Marion residents only.
- Overdrive – Overdrive allows you to borrow eBook and Audiobooks from us here at the Cedar Rapids Public Library – anywhere, anytime.
- RB Digital – Access dozens of popular magazines for free. Use this service anywhere.
Streaming TV and Movies
- hoopla – Download and stream free videos, music, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks to your mobile device or computer. This service can only be used by Cedar Rapids and Marion residents.
- Kanopy – Watch over 30,000 documentaries, classic and indie films through this streaming service.
- Lynda.com – Have access to thousands of free online training videos and courses. Help with Photoshop, Excel, financial literacy, writing etc. There is a topic for everyone!
Adult Learning Resources
- Lynda.com – Have access to thousands of free online training videos and courses. Help with Photoshop, Excel, financial literacy, writing etc. There is a topic for everyone!
- HarvardX – Free online courses from Harvard.
- Pronunciator – The worlds largest language-learning service. Choose from over 80 languages to learn.
- Additional Resources – Find links to educational resources for adults recommended by our library staff.
What to Read
- Staff Recommendations – Find regularly updated recommendations on what to read and view on our book blog.
- Readers Advisory – Fill out this brief survey and receive a personalized list of recommendations sent to your inbox.
- Novelist – Having trouble deciding on a book? Novelist can help recommend a book based on numerous titles and authors. This service can only be used by Cedar Rapids Public Library Cardholders.
Support the Library
Support the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation. The Foundation mobilizes community resources and relationships that empower our Library to deliver innovative programs and services. Supporting the Foundation provides the Library with the ability to serve our patrons above and beyond what we could do alone. Thank you for your support!