News & Updates

Aug. 19, 2025 – The public is invited to be part of the Tiny Art project - and have their masterpieces displayed at the library and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.   

We are making some behind-the-scenes improvements to our OverDrive system to streamline the experience and reduce confusion for users. These changes will be implemented on August 19, 2025.

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Aug. 11, 2025 – As a new semester approaches, we've curated a list of novels with a dark and magical take on the school experience.

Aug. 8, 2025 – Get ready for the new school year with free resources from the library! 

Aug. 8, 2025 - At the Cedar Rapids Public Library, we believe in the power of welcome. Our mission, Welcome to All, is the foundation of everything we do.

Aug. 4, 2025 – 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.

July 28, 2025 – Looking for a good beach read or a sizzling summer romance? Material Librarian Allison Zordell has curated a list of recently-published books that put love front and center. The best part?

July 14, 2025 – 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.

July 14, 2025 – Six months into 2025, we wanted to know – what has Cedar Rapids been reading this year? With the Summer Reading Challenge underway, we wanted to highlight the most popular books of the year.

July 7, 2025 – July is Disability Pride Month. The Arc's National Council of Self-Advocates announced the 2025 theme as "We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay."

June 30, 2025 – 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.

June 30, 2025 – We are your library! Just as we exist to serve our community, we rely on the community for support. Wondering what you can do to help? Here are some simple ideas. 

June 23, 2025 – Pride Month is all about celebrating love in all it's forms – so what better way to mark the month than with a list of new LGBTQ+ romances? From contemporary romance to historical fiction to romantasy, there's a little something for everyone on this book list.

June 23, 2025 – When you pick up your Summer Reading kit at the library this year (and we hope you do), it will come with a tote that says “Libraries are for Everyone.” 

June 16, 2025 – When my boss, Amber, asked for a beach read list for summer featuring "books that are feel-good, like Fredrik Backman (author of 'A Man Called Ove,' 'Britt-Marie was Here' and many others) and 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' (by Shelby Van Pelt), I wasn't sure where