Locations & Hours

Interior of the Downtown Library building

Downtown Library

450 Fifth Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Ladd Library is a red and brown fronted building in front of a blue sky.

Ladd Library

3750 Williams Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9 am-8 pm

Friday to Saturday, 9 am-5 pm

Sunday, 1-5 pm

Contact

Phone: (319) 261-7323

Email: info@crlibrary.org

Busse Branch

The new Busse Branch will open in 2026 to replace the current Ladd Library.

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Special Hours

The Downtown and Ladd Libraries will be closed the following days in 2026:

DateReason
Jan. 1New Year’s Day
Jan. 18Holiday on Monday, Sunday closed
Jan. 19MLK Jr. Day
April 5Easter Sunday
May 24Holiday on Monday, Sunday closed
May 25Memorial Day
July 3Independence Day Observed
July 4Independence Day
Aug. 31All Staff Day
Sept. 6Holiday on Monday, Sunday closed
Sept. 7Labor Day
Nov. 26Thanksgiving
Nov. 27Day after Thanksgiving
Dec. 24Christmas Eve
Dec. 25Christmas
Dec. 31Close at 5 pm
Jan. 1, 2027New Year’s Day