Lata D’Mello, Co-Director of Programs at Monsoon Asian and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, spoke with Librarian Meredith Crawford for the latest installment of the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s Read Woke discussion series highlighting organizations and books that center marginalized groups. The conversation followed the March 16 shooting in Atlanta that killed eight, including six women… View more
April 4-10 is National Library Week, and this year’s theme from the American Library Association is “Welcome to your library.” Though the Cedar Rapids Public Library closed its doors in March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, staff worked hard to pivot and find ways to keep welcoming patrons through digital services, curbside hold pickup,… View more
One year ago, on March 16, 2020, the Cedar Rapids Public Library shut our doors in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, staff has worked hard to find ways to safely serve our patrons and the Cedar Rapids community. The Library started curbside hold pick ups and virtual programming to keep reaching patrons at… View more
What you can find on LinkedIn Learning LeadershipProject ManagementMental wellnessSalesJob HuntingPhotographyVideography3D and AnimationCADCloud ComputingPythonExcelData ScienceDigital MarketingAnd more! Lynda.com, a database of training courses available for access to Library patrons, is transitioning to LinkedIn Learning. Lynda.com users will see a new look when they log on as of Monday, March 15 – and thousands of additional… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation announced this week it is the sole beneficiary of the Nadine E. Sandberg Estate, which is valued in excess of $1 million. “Mrs. Sandberg has left us a truly transformational gift,” Foundation Director Charity Tyler said. “We are grateful for her investment in this community and excited to use… View more
March is Women’s History Month, and Librarian Heather Meyer-Boothby has curated a list of recommended reads. Narrowing down a short list wasn’t easy when considering the literary impact of half of humanity. “I picked voices that I felt have had a profound cultural impact on women’s lives. I didn’t reach back into classics so much… View more
This article is from the spring edition of OPEN+ magazine, available at the Library and metro-area Hy-Vees or online: fliphtml5.com/homepage/rofy Whether you’re looking for help updating a resume, finding job opportunities, practicing for an interview or getting training in a new job field, the Library has resources to help. Workforce development is part of the… View more
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Library’s YouTube channel didn’t get much use. There were only 20 videos uploaded in its first five years. Then, the pandemic hit, the Library doors temporarily closed, and in-person programming ground to a sudden halt. “Our programming team did an amazing job of pivoting to online programs,” said Library volunteer… View more
Throughout the Library’s Read Woke program, our librarians have been interviewing community members and collecting book recommendations designed to challenge people to educate themselves about others through deliberate, thoughtful reading. For the “Read Woke: Policing and Protest” program, African American Museum of Iowa Executive Director LaNisha Cassell discussed the museum, how the museum’s “Unwavering: 21st… View more