Resources for Adults

LinkedIn Learning

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Access thousands of free online training videos and courses, on topics like Photoshop, Excel, financial literacy, writing, and more.

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Consumer Reports

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This independent, nonprofit organization provides more than 8,000 trusted reviews along with investigative reporting, championing product safety and fairness for all.

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Newspapers.com

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Search the archives of hundreds of historic newspapers for obituaries, marriage announcements, birth announcements, social pages, national and local news articles, sports, advertisements, entertainment, fashion and lifestyle pages, comics, and more.
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Staff Picks for Adults

News & Updates

Support the Library During Vendor Transition

Oct. 15, 2025 – This month, after more than 200 years in business, library book distributor Baker & Taylor announced they would close. The Cedar Rapids Public Library has utilized Baker & Taylor as a book supplier for many years.

Check These Out: Books John Loves

Oct. 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.