Downtown Drive-Up

Due to work happening at the Downtown Library, the drive-up will be closed for the start of the day on Thursday, July 31. We will update when it reopens.

News & Updates

Check These Out: Summer Romance

July 28, 2025 – Looking for a good beach read or a sizzling summer romance? Material Librarian Allison Zordell has curated a list of recently-published books that put love front and center. The best part?

Check These Out: Books Bobbi Loves

July 14, 2025 – The Cedar Rapids Public Library is made possible by our incredible staff. And we are staffed by book lovers. To celebrate the people who keep our library running, we're highlighting different staff members and books they love.

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