Library Closed May 3

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Friday, May 3, for all-staff training.

Technology Conference Room interior showing two people working on laptops

Technology Conference Room

Capacity: 6 people

This specially designed conference room comes equipped with a table, chairs for up to six people, and a wall mounted monitor. Connect your laptop to the monitor via the provided HDMI cable. You must bring your own laptop or check one out from the library.

Equipment available:
  • HDMI connection
  • USB and USB C port for device charging
  • Power outlet
UnConference Room interior showing five people at a conference table

UnConference Room

Capacity: 10 people

This nontraditional room is set up for groups to meet in comfortable, soft seating, around coffee tables instead of conference tables. There is a flat screen computer mounted on the wall for use with documents from a flash drive. (please bring your items on a flash drive to use on the computer).

Equipment available:
  • Computer with internet access
  • Microsoft Office Suite
Small conference room showing three people sitting at a conference table with a white screen at front of room

Conference Room

Capacity: 16 people; several extra seats around the edge of the room.

This traditional Conference Room is set up for meetings around one large table.

Equipment available:
  • Table and chairs
  • Projection capabilities
Beems Auditorium A & B interior showing several tables and chairs

Beems Auditorium A & B

Capacity: 75 people each (150 together)

Beems Auditorium features space for up to 150 people in chairs auditorium style, or 84 seated classroom style at tables. It can be split into two smaller rooms of 75 each, or 42 people seated classroom style at tables.

Equipment available:
  • Podium
  • Sound system/microphones
  • Projector and screen
  • Kitchenette
Whipple Auditorium image showing an auditorium space with red chairs

Whipple Auditorium

Capacity: 200 people

Whipple Auditorium features spectacular two-story views of Greene Square. The auditorium seats up to 200 people in classic theatre-style chairs. Whipple can only be booked by speaking with a library staff member.

Equipment available:
  • Podium
  • Sound system/microphones
  • Projector and screen
  • Green Room with single restroom
  • Kitchenette
Living Learning Roof space showing various white chairs and red tables

LivingLearning Roof

Capacity: 150 people

Spectacular views and a rain garden are the highlight of this roof-top space. Up to 150 people can be seated for a reading or a ceremony in the specially designed pathways. The library can provide chairs for the LivingLearning Roof, but you are welcome to use the furniture provided or bring your own.

Equipment available:
  • Podium
  • 150 special event chairs (white)
  • Sound system (at additional cost)
Ladd Library Community Room showing chairs arranged auditorium style with screen at front of room

Ladd Library Community Room

Capacity: 50 people

Extra tables and chairs are in the attached kitchenette for your use. A data projector and screen are mounted inside the room and also available.

Equipment available:
  • Data projector and screen
  • Sink and microwave