Holiday Hours

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. 

Reading Challenges

Read Grateful Reading Challenge

November is a season to express gratitude for all the wonderful parts of life. Snuggle up with a book, log your reading, and earn cozy badges all month long.

November 1 - 30, 2025

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The library holds reading challenges throughout the year on Beanstack.

Set up a Beanstack account to log your reading minutes, share book reviews, connect with friends, and more.

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Current & Upcoming Challenges

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Hallow-Read Reading Challenge

Spooky season is upon us! Halloween is a time brimming with joy, enchantment, and a bit of mischief. Get set to dance like a monster, indulge in some ghoulish fun, or cozy up with a spine-tingling book. Log your reading and earn creepy badges all month long.

October 1-31, 2025

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a simple way for families and children to build a love of reading together. Caregivers track each book they read with their child, from birth until they start kindergarten, and children earn prizes along the way to 1,000 books.

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Growing Readers Prenatal Program

Start your reading routine before baby arrives and set your little one up for success!

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