Harper Folsom believes art should be accessible for anyone – and since libraries are all about access, her upcoming partnership with the library as an artist-in-residence this fall is a perfect fit. She’ll lead programs for all ages in the library throughout the fall and will have time in the library when people can come… View more
UPDATE, SEPT. 15 Final cleaning and restoration work has been scheduled following a fire at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library. The Downtown Library will close September 28, 29, and 30 while the work is being done. The library will no longer be closed Nov. 11 for an all-staff training day that had been planned…. View more
Banned Books Week is Sept. 18-24, and the library has several events planned in support of the Freedom to Read. Early Learning Story Time: Let’s Read a Banned Book! Join us for a story time that brings awareness to children’s books that have been challenged or banned. Monday, Sept. 19, 10-10:30 am, Ladd Library, Community… View more
After going virtual in 2021, the Community Cultural Celebration and Expo returns to the Cedar Rapids Public Downtown Library on Sept. 10, from 10 am to 1 pm. With performances, exhibitors, and art, the day is a festival highlighting Cedar Rapids’ diversity. Presented alongside the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, the day will start… View more
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced it is recognizing Cedar Rapids with Pacesetter Honors for its work supporting student success during the twin crises of the derecho and COVID-19 pandemic. The Cedar Rapids and Marion Public Libraries worked with the Cedar Rapids Community School District, Linn Mar Community School District, and Marion Independent School District… View more
With the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library closed temporarily after a fire on July 27, library staff have partnered with Waypoint to open a cooling and computer center next to the Madge Phillips Center Shelter at 520 Fourth Ave. SE. “We recognize the vital role the library plays in our community, and having access to both… View more
Reading Into Success and the Cedar Rapids Public Library are partnering with Urban Dreams to host a Children’s Health Fair. The event will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 2 at Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids. Parents of young children are invited to attend to meet with health and dental providers and receive information,… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees elected Clint Twedt-Ball as president and Monica Challenger as vice president at the July 7 board meeting. The board also welcomed two new members, Christine Casey and Elsabeth Hepworth. The Board of Trustees is composed of volunteers who serve as the policy-making body for the Cedar Rapids… View more
The library is excited to unveil three new resources for patrons on July 1: Newspapers.com, PressReader, and Fold3. These services replace Newspaper Archive, which will no longer be available through the Cedar Rapids Public Library. The additions will ensure expanded access to historic newspaper archives and historical research via Newspapers.com and Fold3 while adding access to… View more
United for Libraries awarded a Trustee Citation award to Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees member Susan McDermott at the American Library Assocation’s annual conference on June 24. Established in 1941 to recognize public library trustees for distinguished service to library development, the award honors the best contributions and efforts of the estimated 60,000… View more