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.
Library Closed Jan. 18-19
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Sunday, January 18 and Monday, January 19, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
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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.
Library Holds Second Annual Children’s Health Fair
The Cedar Rapids Public Library and Reading Into Success are hosting a Children’s Health Fair.
The event will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids.
Check These Out: Books Inspired by the Barbie Movie
It is the summer of Barbie, and we're all just living in her world. Here are some books inspired by the new movie.
Tom Pease Bringing his Music Back to Cedar Rapids
July 12, 2023: Children’s musician Tom Pease was busy one recent afternoon, tending to the maple syrup he was making in his Wisconsin kitchen. But he wasn’t too busy to talk about one of his true passions – making music, and joy, for generations of children.
Check These Out: Explore the National Parks
If you're planning a summer road trip, or just want to daydream about travels you could take, America's 63 national parks might be calling.
Get Your Story Out with Writer and Director Kristin Hanggi
July 6, 2023: Kristin Hanggi wants to help you get your story out.
"I've been working with writers for the last 15 years at every level of the game. I have a deep desire to help free people up to express themselves," she said.
Check These Out: Beach Reads
It is the season of the beach read. We collected recommendations from library staff members for books to distract you on your next summer excursion, whether you're looking for something light and breezy to read by the pool or an engrossing book to help while away a summer afternoon.
Bike Maintenance Education for Youth Added to Redmond Park Visits
July 6, 2023: The Cedar Rapids Public Library is partnering with Linn County Public Health to increase access to bike maintenance education among area youth.
E.E. Walker Looks for the Details in New Library Exhibit
June 30, 2023: E.E. Walker hopes her art helps people step back from their lives and notice the beauty in the small details around them.
"I focus on things people might miss and try to help others see things they might miss in their busy lives," she said.
Check These Out: YA Books for Pride Month
After we published a list of children's books for Pride Month, CR Pride asked us to also make lists for middle school
Check These Out: Middle School Books for Pride
After we published a list of children's books for Pride Month, CR Pride asked us to also make lists for middle school and high school students.
Check These Out: Books That Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States by marking the day the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.