The Metro Library Network will switch to a new library operating system in June. To ensure a smooth transition, we need you to do a few things. Please make sure that the following steps are completed by the beginning of June so that you can continue to check out library materials during the transition. (Learn about possible library… View more
The Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library will open on Sundays 1 pm – 5 pm, beginning May 2, 2021. Patrons are invited to take advantage of these additional hours to access the Library’s Grab and Go services: up to 30 minutes of browsing and materials checkout, or up to 2 hours on a public computer…. View more
There are many tools available to anyone who is seeking a new job, looking for a new opportunity, or needs help navigating the unemployment process. The Library has gathered our best resources at CRLibrary.org/skills to make it as simple as possible. One of the greatest tools we have during this time of remote learning and virtual… View more
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are now open for Grab and Go from the Stacks in addition to curbside holds pickup. “The Library continues to adjust our service model to provide access in the safest way possible,” said Dara Schmidt, Cedar Rapids Public Library Director. “We are reopening our grab and go… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library circulated thousands of books to patrons in 2020, despite the pandemic forcing building closures and a new quarantine process. Check out this list of the most circulated Adult and Young Adult book titles of 2020. 1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Fans of Barbara Kingsolver will love this… View more
Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new year for at least four millennia. Today, most New Year’s festivities begin on December 31 (New Year’s Eve), the last day of the Gregorian calendar, and continue into the early hours of January 1 (New Year’s Day). We may find more reason than… View more
As we look back on 2020, we are amazed to share how many new and innovative programs and services our Library developed to meet the needs of the community. It was an unprecedented year, but the Library found many ways to provide access to physical materials, circulating 130,000 items using our new Curbside Holds Pickup process. As… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library invites everyone to warm up with a good book this January as part of the 2021 Winter Reading Challenge. From January 1st to January 31st, the Cedar Rapids Public Library will participate in Beanstack’s Fourth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, “Book Like Us,” sponsored by Simon and Schuster (S&S). We challenge… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Beanstack Black Voices Microgrants. We’re excited to share this news and what it means for our community! As you may know, we partner with Beanstack to power our reading challenges. They’ve offered these microgrants to help… View more
The Library has a wonderful new service available to support you from anywhere – chat support. Visit our website now and click on the chat icon on the lower right to begin your chat. Staff are available during library hours to answer your questions, connect you to resources, and help you access library materials. Current… View more