I’m trying to be less reliant on my phone for everything. Between work, playing games, and those time sucking social media apps whose purpose I’m always questioning, I am on my phone way too much. I didn’t want to find another use for it, but then two great forces converged and made it well worth… View more
Born and raised on a different continent, I am always interested in reading about immigration stories , specifically what compelled them to come this far, did their preconceived notions hold true to reality and did “their” American dream become fulfilled. Americanah was a wonderful surprise as it is so much more than merely a tale… View more
If you’re looking for an easy way to keep up with new books at the library, we have some great monthly newsletters with the newest titles! Available through our website, you can sign up to get free newsletters on new books at the library sent straight to your email inbox. Looking for more? You can… View more
If you haven’t read The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, I highly recommend it as a goodness jump-start for 2014. The story is told from the perspective of a wonderful mutt named Enzo, who believes the Mongolian legend that dogs will be reincarnated in their next life as a human if… View more
The library will be closed for the holiday on Nov. 28 and 29 but you can still check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, and music through our eLibrary! Have a tablet like an iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Kindle Fire, or Nook Tablet/HD? You can download apps directly to your device! Click here to look at the… View more
An unprecedented event starts today, May 15, as libraries around the world read the same ebook through a program called Big Library Read. Library card holders can access a digital copy of Michael Malone’s The Four Corners of the Sky for free via OverDrive between May 15 and June 1. When libraries purchase ebooks it… View more
We’ve added a new eBook service called 3M Cloud Library to the Cedar Rapids Public Library webpage! It features a streamlined downloading process, easier browsing, and a new selection of titles to choose from. Have a tablet? Just download the app from your app store and get started right away. Click here for details! Detailed… View more
Let’s talk about Gillian Flynn. A lot of people have been putting her books on hold because of all the hype. Some people have been putting them on hold because they hear the hype and see the name Flynn and think instead of a man named Vince Flynn. But no, her name is… View more
Did you just get a new e-reader or tablet? Get your eBooks for free through the Cedar Rapids Public Library Overdrive page! Don’t know how to download eBooks? No problem. We’ve got directions for you. Our Overdrive selection has new titles added all the time, so keep checking back! We also have several upcoming classes… View more
If you are one of the many American’s who received an ereader or tablet computer as a gift during the holiday season, the Cedar Rapids Public Library is offering a series of classes to help you get started on downloading ebooks from the library. “Learning to use a new device can be difficult for many… View more
