This article is from the summer edition of OPEN+ magazine, available at the library and metro-area Hy-Vees or online at CRLibrary.org/open. When Dot Hinman’s husband Gene developed dementia, she struggled as his caregiver. She felt isolated, and didn’t always know how best to help him. Gene had been a geology professor at Cornell College in Mount Vernon,… View more
This article is from the summer edition of OPEN+ magazine, available at the library and metro-area Hy-Vees or online at CRLibrary.org/open. Cedar Rapids Public Library Services Navigator Wes Shirley said the best part of his job is also the most challenging – helping people on their hardest days. “Being there for somebody when they’re at their… View more
Absolutely refusing to let go of the top circulating fiction title for patrons Downtown is The Last Things He Told Me by Laura Dave. 2 Sisters Detective Agency by James Patterson and Candice Fox was popular for patrons at Ladd. Patrons Downtown are taking a health-conscious turn and made Eat to Beat Disease by Dr…. View more
When McKinley STEAM Academy principal Jason Martinez walked into the Downtown Library April 29, he saw about 20 of his students, using the computers and spending time in the Union, the library’s teen area, after school. Right behind them were another McKinley group – teachers. They were here for a professional development collaboration between the… View more
Our staff are what keep our library running smoothly. Take a peek behind the scenes at the wide variety of jobs at the library with this series highlighting a day in the life of different employees. Patron Services Specialist Tait says the patrons he interacts with are his favorite part of the job. “I love… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is increasing the number of laptops available for patrons to borrow from the library thanks to funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The laptops are part of an effort to expand computer access for patrons, a need highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The library… View more
Our staff are what keep our library running smoothly. Take a peek behind the scenes at the wide variety of jobs at the library with this series highlighting a day in the life of different employees. Patron Services Specialist Mark started working at the library seven months ago, and primarily works at Ladd Library. Patron… View more
Our staff are what keep our library running smoothly. Take a peek behind the scenes at the wide variety of jobs at the library with this series highlighting a day in the life of different employees. Callie holds a unique position at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. She is the Acquisitions Clerk, a job that… View more
Spring has sprung, and if you’re eager to get out of the house and into the garden, the library has resources for you. Start with some inspiration from notable gardens around Iowa. The Master Gardeners of Linn County are wrapping up their Tuesday evening talks at Ladd Library on March 29 at 6:30 pm with… View more
Want to learn more about catering from Roasters? Email catering.roasterslibrary@gmail.com. This article is from the spring edition of OPEN+ magazine, available at the library and metro-area Hy-Vees or online at CRLibrary.org/open When people hold their events at the library – whether they are having a business meeting or a child’s birthday party – they don’t have… View more