Striving for more mirrors: Using data to analyze, diversify library collection
“Literature transforms human experience and reflects it back to us, and in that reflection we can see our own lives and experiences as part of a larger human experience.
News & Updates
Events Specialist Kami Zbanek Hill loves ‘making magic’ at the Library
Events Specialist Kami Zbanek Hill just started at the library about a month ago, but this isn’t her first time working here. She was previously a summer seasonal employee for three seasons before starting on the Community Relations team.
Branch Supervisor Trevor Hanel likes that the Library ‘makes our community shine just a little more.’
Meet Downtown Library Branch Supervisor Trevor Hanel, the latest in our ongoing series of staff profiles. Trevor started as a shelver in October 2007.
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Have a question about turkey vultures or what to read next? Ask Patron Services Specialist Tricia Semple
Patron Services Specialist Tricia Semple is this week’s featured staff member. If you see her at the Downtown Library, be sure to say hello!
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From School Tours to Solving Problems in Emergencies, Jessica Musil Keeps Things Running at the Library
Senior Administrative Assistant Jessica Musil has been an integral presence behind the scenes since before both the current Downtown and Ladd Library locations opened. She’s our latest featured staff member in our series introducing the people of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
‘Making the Community a Better Place’ is the Goal for Ladd Library Branch Manager Stephanie Hall
Meet the Staff
For this week’s staff profile, meet Ladd Library Branch Manager Stephanie Hall, who started working at the Library in 2015.
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Want to Program a Robot or Make Slime? Librarian Jen Eilers Can Help
Meet the Staff
Programming Librarian Jen Eilers is our newest featured staff member in our series introducing the people of the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Jen started working here just over two years ago.
Ladd Library Supervisor Tina Pipkin Loves Helping Patrons Learn New Technology
Meet the Cedar Rapids Public Library staff
Our series profiling Library staff continues with Ladd Library Branch Supervisor Tina Pipkin, who has been with the Library since 2015.
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A Year Later, Library Staff and Volunteers Recall Helping With Derecho Response
When the derecho roared through Cedar Rapids a year ago, Ladd Library Branch Manager Stephanie Hall wasn’t at the library on Cedar Rapids’ west side. But she could see how bad things were, and she called Branch Supervisor Tina Pipkin to check in.
Children Reading to Dogs is One of Patron Services Specialist Melia Tatman’s Favorite Library Memories
Meet the Cedar Rapids Public Library staff
This week in our ongoing series introducing Library staff, meet Patron Services Specialist Melia Tatman. Melia has worked at the Library since 1998 and can most often be found at Ladd Library.
For Patron Services Specialist Sampurna Ghosh, Library is ‘a Temple of Positivity’
Meet the Cedar Rapids Public Library staff
This week we’re introducing Patron Services Specialist Sampurna Ghosh, as part of our series on the employees who make the Library great. Sampurna started at the Library in September 2019, and primarily works downtown.
Patron Services Specialist Elysha Holley Loves Helping Patrons and Harry Potter
Meet the Cedar Rapids Public Library staff
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation Receives Million Dollar Bequest
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation announced this week it is the sole beneficiary of the Nadine E. Sandberg Estate, which is valued in excess of $1 million.
A Statement on Race and Social Equity
The Cedar Rapids Public Library holds equity as one of our guiding principles and inclusion as a strategy for growth.
Cedar Rapids Public Library Receives National Medal
The Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Dr. Kathryn K.