The planning committee for the annual community-wide reading program known as Linn Area Reads has selected A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable by Dan Gable with Scott Schulte for the 2017 edition of the program. Linn Area Reads is a program of the Metro Library Network, which is made up of the… View more
Join us for a new story time program called Play, Sing, and Read! Held at 10 am each Wednesday morning at the Downtown Library, we will have a 20 minute play and socialization time followed by interactive stories and songs. A simple art or sensory activity will be provided each week. This program is designed… View more
It’s official! It’s 2017! You’ve started on that vision board. You have your Fitbit ready to measure your every move. But have you considered managing your microbiology? More and more, the tiny, non-human make-up of your body has become increasingly interesting to scientists. Microbiology plays an integral role in your life and your body is… View more
It’s always interesting to learn what books are the most popular each year in our library collection. This year we have it broken out into a few different categories. What was your favorite book in 2016? Top 5 Children’s Titles: Fancy Nancy : Splendiferous Christmas Pokémon Adventures Pokémon Black and White Babymouse Pete the Cat… View more
Happy birthday to the Cedar Rapids Public Library! Celebrate 120 years of the Cedar Rapids Public Library in 2017. The community is invited to a birthday celebration from 10 am to Noon on January 14 at the Downtown Library. Enjoy activities and party games for families, capture your library memories in our story booth, and… View more
Are you ready to engage your creativity and imagination in an artful undertaking? When was the last time you called the right side of your brain forward on purpose? We meet 5:30-7:30 pm on the first Thursday of the month at the Downtown Library for hands-on recreational arts and crafts projects with bookish themes for… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is ready to ring in the New Year with the entire family on December 31! Join us for the party of the year culminating in our big balloon drop at Noon. Our Noon Year’s Eve Celebration begins at 10 am at the Downtown Library. Make your very own New Year’s… View more
Winter weather is creeping in and children are reveling in freshly fallen snow. What better time to get the hot cocoa going and curl up with them and a great book? CRPL has you covered. Below is a list of great reads for elementary aged children from the past year. These books are a perfect… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library offers a variety of popular and specialty magazines for download to your device using a service called Zinio. There is no cost to use Zinio–all you need is your library card and pin! Discover your favorite magazines on your digital device. Zinio offers magazines for all types of interests, including… View more
The Metro Library Network is partnering to support HACAP Food Reservoir this November through Food for Fines! Pay off your library fines with non-perishable food items between October 31 and November 30. Receive $1 off your overdue fines for each item you donate. Donations in exchange for your fines can be taken at any of… View more
