Check These Out: Poetry for Children
In celebration of April as National Poetry Month, the library will host a Poetry Power Workshop for third through sixth graders at the Downtown Library on April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.
News & Updates
Check These Out: Fascinating True Stories
Patron Services Specialist Alyssa Telecky put together a list of books she's recently enjoyed.
Check These Out: New Poetry Picks for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and we wanted to showcase some new poetry for adults in the library's collection.
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.
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.
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.
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.