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(319) 261-7323

3750 Williams Blvd. SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Library Closed April 9

Both locations will be closed on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

A graphic reads "check these out" with three book covers: "Femina," "Vanguard" and "Sensational."

New Nonfiction for Women's History Month

Women's History Month is a chance to highlight new nonfiction in the library's collection. Explore titles like "Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All" by Martha S.

Three book titles read "A Blade so Black," "Cheshire Crossing," and "Rabbit Chase."

Adventures in Wonderland

The library celebrates all things Alice in Wonderland with a Mad Hatter tea party on March 15. In honor of this classic tale, here are a few books that take you down a reimagined rabbit hole - different twists on the traditional story of Alice.

Everything Everywhere All At Once text with a woman in a fighting stance.

Oscars Nominees You Can Borrow from the Library

You don't need a million streaming services to watch this year's Oscar nominees and winners - you just need your library card! The library has a robust selection of new DVDs available.

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The Library Wrapped: The Year's Most Popular Digital & Streaming Titles

What did Cedar Rapids library patrons read, listen to and watch this year?

The Library Wrapped: The Year's Most Popular Books & Movies

What did Cedar Rapids library patrons read and watch this year? While we aren't going to send you a personal "Library Wrapped" list – we don't track your data that way – we did compile the top borrows across the library in 2022.

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