November is National Native American Heritage Month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. The American Library Association… View more
Whether your child is gumming the pages of board books or reading chapter books, sharing stories is a timeless way to ensure your child develops a life-long love of reading. November is National Family Literacy Month and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate reading and learning together. Celebrate National Family Literacy Month in these simple ways:… View more
CHOMP Delivery service is now serving up your next great reads – directly to your door! CHOMP offers doorstep delivery of Cedar Rapids Public Library holds to homes in the Cedar Rapids area for a small fee. “The Library is always looking for opportunities to improve access for our community,” said Dara Schmidt, Cedar Rapids… View more
Did you know that the Library is constantly adding new items to our collection? There is a regular influx of new and newly added items throughout the Library, organized in some easy to reference sections labeled with “NEW” signs. Our new fiction section in the Children’s Library Downtown is packed with a diverse selection of… View more
Students now have access to HelpNow by Brainfuse – on demand personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies), skill building, test prep, and free online tutors available daily from 2 pm – 11 pm. HelpNow provides differentiated learning solutions for students of diverse needs and backgrounds. Students communicate with… View more
Banned Books Week (September 27 – October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of… View more
All students in the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) now have a library card at their fingertips in the form of their Student ID. The Cedar Rapids Public Library has collaborated with CRCSD to turn Student ID numbers into Library Cards as of the beginning of the school year. “This collaboration brings public library… View more
Update October 8, 2020 Grab and Go Hours at both locations as of Monday, October 12, 2020: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 8 pmFriday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm The Cedar Rapids Public Library is open at both locations select hours for Grab and Go from the Stacks in addition to curbside holds… View more
The Opportunity Center at the Ladd Library will open for four hour sessions the remainder of this week to provide a location for people needing space to work remotely. A limited number of individuals can call to reserve a space at the Opportunity Center to bring their technology (laptop or tablet) and connect to the… View more
UPDATE 8/25The Ladd Library is now open for computer use by appointment and grab and go holds. Grab and Go Holds are now available 10 am – 7 pm M-TH and 10 am – 4 pm Friday and Saturday. Once notified holds are available, patrons are invited to visit the Library during these hours to… View more