I appreciate sci-fi that takes me into a fantastical place and simultaneously reminds me of the wonders of the real world. From the beginning it was clear that this trilogy was going to do that for me. Set in a future with plenty of alien cultures and interactions, our protagonist Binti is a member of the… View more
Take your latest read with you anywhere you go using free downloadable audiobooks from the Cedar Rapids Public Library. The Library offers several ways in which you can access audiobooks to be downloaded directly to your mobile device. Overdrive offers access to a collection of popular audio and ebooks from amazing authors like from authors… View more
The Linn County Master Gardeners will present a series of workshops this April at the Ladd Library. These free workshops include information on a variety of spring gardening topics. Each program is at 6:30 pm and registration is not required. April 4: Raised Bed Gardening No space for a garden? You can plant enough vegetables… View more
The Mid-Winter Renaissance Faire is back and better than ever at the Cedar Rapids Public Library on Saturday, January 20, from 10 am to 4 pm. Everyone is invited to attend the only indoor Renaissance Faire in Iowa. Be a spectator to live sword fights, have an audience with the king and queen, and interact… View more
The popular on-demand video streaming service Kanopy is now available for free through the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Cedar Rapids Public Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films on demand instantly by visiting https://crlibrary.kanopystreaming.com. Offering what the New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases more… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation makes a difference in our community and you can help! Tuesday, November 29 is #GivingTuesday, an opportunity to give where your heart is and support the local nonprofits who do great work in your community. The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation needs your support. They fund programming and services… View more
2017 Summer Dare Brochure-SMThe Cedar Rapids Public Library invites you to kick off summer learning with the Summer Dare Kick Off Party at the Ladd Library on Sunday, June 4, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Join us for face painting, the Jungle Bus (an inflatable experience for kids), carnival games, and fun with some… View more
Each September, the Cedar Rapids Public Library celebrates Outside the Lines, a national movement to reintroduce libraries and library service to the community. In 2016, we invited our community to participate in Outside the Lines by submitting their original artwork as part of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Colorful Community coloring book. Download the Color… View more
It’s official! It’s 2017! You’ve started on that vision board. You have your Fitbit ready to measure your every move. But have you considered managing your microbiology? More and more, the tiny, non-human make-up of your body has become increasingly interesting to scientists. Microbiology plays an integral role in your life and your body is… View more
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is ready to ring in the New Year with the entire family on December 31! Join us for the party of the year culminating in our big balloon drop at Noon. Our Noon Year’s Eve Celebration begins at 10 am at the Downtown Library. Make your very own New Year’s… View more
