Library Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Both locations of the library will be closed on Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 1.

Interlibrary Loan

Library staff member assisting an older woman patron at an OPAC.

Request a Loan from Another Library

If an item you are seeking is not available at any library in the Metro Library Network, you may suggest the library purchase it by completing a Purchase Suggestion form.

We also may be able to get it from another library through Interlibrary Loan.

Please note: Interlibrary Loan will not be available July 23 through August 4 while the State of Iowa transitions to a new delivery service.

To request an Interlibrary Loan, email ill@crlibrary.org with the following information:

  • Name
  • Library card number
  • Title of the item
  • Author
  • ISBN (if applicable)
  • Preferred pickup location (Downtown or Ladd library)
  • Maximum amount willing to pay ($3 for in-state requests, $5 for out-of-state requests)

Requests may also be made in person or by phone with assistance from library staff. If you need assistance, please call the library at (319) 261-7323 or email info@crlibrary.org.