Check These Out: Black History Month: African Americans and the Arts
Jan. 31, 2024 – February is Black History Month, and Materials Librarian Allison Zordell put together this list of recently published books that celebrate African Americans and the arts, with books about poets, dancers, actors, musicians, and more.
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation Launches Inspiring Big Dreams Campaign to Raise Funds for a Permanent Westside Library
Jan. 26, 2024 – The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has launched the “Inspiring Big Dreams” capital campaign for the Westside Library project.
Check These Out: Multilingual Collections
Jan. 23, 2024 – When patrons visit the Downtown Library, they may notice new shelves in the center of the second floor with books in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Swahili, Chinese, Nepali, and more.
Opportunity Center Removes Barriers for Job Seekers
Jan. 22, 2024 – On a rainy October morning, several people visited the Opportunity Center at Ladd Library, looking for assistance building resumes and applying for jobs.
Check These Out: Cozy Winter Reads
Jan. 17, 2024 – Snowstorms and freezing temperatures have us wanting to just curl up under a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book. So we asked library staff for their book recommendations for books to read when you need to feel cozy on a cold winter day.
School is in Session: City View Holds Classes at the Library
Jan. 16, 2024 – Usually when school is in session, student-aged kids and teens are absent from the library. But this school year, most days have seen groups of ninth and tenth graders heading to the Downtown Library.
Resources After Tragedies in the News
Jan. 5, 2024 – After any tragedy, it can be hard to know where to turn or how to talk to children about what has happened. In response to the school shooting in Perry on Jan.
Join Us For Dolly Parton’s Birthday Party with the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation
Jan. 4, 2023 – The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is throwing a birthday party in Dolly Parton’s honor and inviting the public to join the celebration.
Check These Out: New Year: You Do You
Jan. 3, 2024 – As 2024 begins, many people are committing to new routines and new resolutions. Materials Librarian Allison Zordell, however, wanted to approach the idea of a new start a little differently.
From Volunteers to Pursuing Library Careers
Dec. 31, 2023 – Patron Services Specialist Maria Jose Eyzaguirre never dreamed she wanted a career as a librarian – until she started serving at the library.
When a Patron Brought in Korean War Documents, the Library Was Here to Help
Dec. 27, 2023 – For Librarian Rebecca Vernon, taking the time to answer reference questions is just part of her job – but a rewarding part.
“It’s a pretty good feeling when you can find the answer someone’s been looking for,” she said.
Check These Out: 2023 Top Borrows – Adult Fiction, Nonfiction, Audiobooks, & Movie
Dec. 27, 2023 – What did Cedar Rapid read this year? We're here to tell you with our lists of the the top borrows of 2023.
Check These Out: 2023 Top Borrows – YA, Children's Books, Manga, & Graphic Novels
Dec. 21, 2023 – As 2023 winds down and a new year approaches, some things remain unchanging: the popularity of the wimpy kids, pigeons who just want to drive buses, Pokemon, and Minecraft being chief among them.
Reaching Readers Where They Are With Books By Mail
Dec. 18, 2023 – Patron Services Specialist Michele Prostine runs the Books By Mail program for the library which delivers books, audiobooks, and movies to homebound patron’s homes.
Supporting Young Parents: Library Partners with YPN to Support Early Literacy
Dec. 13, 2023 – On a warm March evening, dozens of parents and young children gathered in classrooms on Kirkwood Community College’s campus for a meal, conversations about parenting, and story time.