It seems we are all looking for new ways to entertain ourselves and our family during this difficult time. Our staff has developed a fun game you can print and play at home! Take advantage of this opportunity to do something a little less high-tech and more family focused. YOU’VE GOT FIFTEEN SECONDS! SET UP… View more
During the COVID-19 crisis many of us have been facing unexpected hardships. Our neighbors have lost their jobs, are struggling to find food staples for their family, or no longer have access to childcare. If you or someone you know needs assistance in these areas or others, please take a look at the resources linked… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is seeking stories from the community on how they are being impacted by the Coronavirus or COVID-19. “Libraries are places where stories are kept and shared,” said Dara Schmidt, Library Director. “In this new chapter in our history the Cedar Rapids Public Library wants to be sure we are gathering… View more
As part of our continued commitment to our community’s health and safety, we are monitoring and responding to guidelines from local and state authorities, as well as working closely with our local municipalities. We are also following communication from the State Library as each day unfolds. In response to these guidelines, we are announcing two… View more
UPDATE 3/16/20 The Cedar Rapids Public Library values the health and safety of our community. In response to the latest information from the Iowa Department of Public Health, the Cedar Rapids Public Library is closed to the public starting March 16 until further notice. We are committed to offering a safe workplace for staff while… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library has a wide variety of free digital resources available to entertain, educate, and enhance quality of life available to anyone with a library card – all without leaving the comfort of home! Online resources include ebooks and magazines, audiobooks, streaming music, tv, and movies. Resources include: Cloud Library: Cloud Library… View more
Have you ever wondered what you can do to help a young child be ready for school? Ready 10! is an initiative supported by Cedar Rapids Community School District, College Community Schools, Linn Mar School District, and Marion ISD aimed at helping support the work of parents & caregivers as they raise children to be… View more
February is Black History Month and we are kicking it off with a special event on Saturday, February 1, 2020. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Cedar Rapids Public Library to connect with partners in the community (such as the African American Museum of Iowa) and present a day of celebration and education. We’ll look… View more
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission invites you to learn about current employment opportunities and employment criteria to better prepare for jobs in the public sector. January 17, 2020 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM in the Commons of the Downtown Library Job Fair Representatives Include: City of Cedar Rapids Linn County Cedar Rapids Community School… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library invites everyone to warm up with a good book this January as part of the 2019 Winter Reading Challenge. Participants are asked to read 300 minutes between December 31 and January 31 in order to win a color changing cup or campfire mug. Readers of all ages can visit CRLibrary.beanstack.org… View more