Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5.
March 30, 2025 – Spring is officially here, and that means many people are getting ready to get into the garden. While you fight the temptation to start planting too early, dive into these books to inspire you and to prepare for the growing season.
March 25, 2026 – The Cedar Rapids Public Library is made possible by our incredible staff. And we are staffed by book lovers. To celebrate the people who keep our library running, we're highlighting different staff members and books they love.
March 18, 2026 – The library's Maker Fest returns on Saturday, March 28, and this year, we're blasting off into outer space.
March 9, 2026 – In honor of Women's History Month, here are ten recently published books that dive deep into the lives of women who changed American history.
March 2, 2026 – The Academy Awards are March 15, and if you're hoping to watch the top Oscars contenders, we have you covered.
Feb. 23, 2026 – The Cedar Rapids Public Library is made possible by our incredible staff. And we are staffed by book lovers. To celebrate the people who keep our library running, we're highlighting different staff members and books they love.
Feb. 16, 2026 – February marks Black History Month, and we've collected a list of recently published novels that dive into that history. Some follow families across generations, some focus on one point in time, but all illuminate essential parts of the American story.
Feb. 11, 2026 – Dearest Gentle Reader, it is almost Valentine's Day, so what better time for a romantic read? And with the current season of "Bridgerton" underway on Netflix, what better time for period romance?
Feb. 6, 2026 – The news can be overwhelming and scary sometimes, even for adults. Talking to kids about hard things they see on TV and in the news – or in their own community – isn't easy, and there's no set script for caregivers to follow.
Jan. 26, 2026 – The Cedar Rapids Public Library is made possible by our incredible staff. And we are staffed by book lovers. To celebrate the people who keep our library running, we're highlighting different staff members and books they love.
Jan. 22, 2026 – The show "Heated Rivalry" is burning up TV screens and social media right now. The story of two rival hockey players who start a secret steamy love affair is based on books in the "Game Changer" series by Rachel Reid.
Jan. 12, 2026 – It's the season to curl up with a good book – perhaps a murder mystery might feel appropriate in the cold of winter. If you don't want your fiction to be too dark and dire, the cozy mystery genre might be for you.
Jan. 5, 2026 – Legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton's 80th birthday is Jan. 19, and the Cedar Rapids Library Foundation is celebrating with a family-friendly birthday party at the Downtown Library.
Jan. 2, 2026 – A new year is here, and many people are setting resolutions and embracing fresh starts. From self-help to food to fitness, here are a few recently published books that might help on a resolution journey.
Dec. 23, 2025 – As 2025 draws to a close, we're looking back on the most popular books of the year at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. In several categories, here's what was borrowed most often.