Library Closed May 3
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Friday, May 3, for all-staff training.
Check These Out: National Book Award Finalists
Check These Out: Amnesty International's Banned Book Week Reading List – Nonfiction
Oct. 3, 2023 – Celebrate the Freedom to Read October 1-7 by checking out a Banned Book.
Check These Out: Amnesty International's Banned Book Week Reading List – Fiction
Sept. 27, 2023 – Celebrate the Freedom to Read October 1-7 with special events at the Cedar Rapids Public Library in honor of Banned Books Week and by checking out a Banned Book!
Celebrate the Freedom to Read
Sept. 26, 2023 - Celebrate the Freedom to Read October 1 – 7 with special events at the Cedar Rapids Public Library in honor of Banned Books Week.
Kids Books for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 18, 2023 – September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, and Cedar Rapids Public Library Materials librarian Kim Martens-Tyo selected 16 children's book to celebrate.
Check These Out: Cozy Mysteries for Pumpkin Season
Sept. 11, 2023 – Fall is here, and Pumpkin Spice season with it. To help you get in the mood for cozy season - we're talking sweaters and baked goods fresh from the oven - we've collected a list of fall themed cozy mysteries, many prominently featuring pumpkins.
Check These Out: Stories about Libraries
Sept. 6, 2023 – September is Library Card Sign Up Month, so for this week's "Check These Out" column, we're highlighting books featuring libraries and librarians.
National Library Card Sign Up Month
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! Get in Your Element this September—sign up for a library card! From borrowing books, ebooks, and museum passes to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending story time, a library card helps you do more of what you enjoy.
Check These Out: Humorous Graphic Novels
Aug. 28, 2023 – If you could use a laugh and enjoy funny, poignant, and clever stories told with lovely art, this book list is for you.
Materials Librarian Allison Zordell curated this list of humorous graphic novels available to borrow from the library.
Check These Out: Iowa Children's Choice Awards
Aug. 23, 2023 – The 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice books have been announced, and the library has them available at both the Downtown and Ladd locations.
MICRO Loan Program Makes an Impact for Small Businesses
Aug. 17, 2023 – When customers walk into Food 4 Paws, a pet food and nutrition store at 4330 Czech Lane NE, golden retrievers Ruby, Bella, and Kally are often at the back of the shop, waiting to welcome them with friendly barks and wagging tails.
Check These Out: School Stories for Adults
Aug. 14, 2023 – School is starting all too soon, so we collected recommendations for school stories from library staff.
Check These Out: School Stories for Young Readers
Aug. 10, 2023 – School is starting all too soon, so we collected recommendations for school stories from library staff. From magic schools to young love to school field trips gone wrong, this list has picture books, middle grade, and young adult recommendations.
Check These Out: Books to Read During the World Cup
With the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup underway, here are books to help you diver deeper into the soccer spirit. The list includes memoirs by current and former players, histories of the decorated U.S.
Check These Out: Books About RAGBRAI and Beyond
As RAGBRAI rolls through Iowa on its 50th anniversary, pick up these books for stories from the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, learn a little more about the history of the towns and food that make the ride so special, and read tales from about bike lovers around the world.