Play games, watch videos and read books in multiple languages. Cedar rapids public library crpl serves the 250,000 citizens of cedar rapids and surrounding communities in eastern iowa. Searchable archive of historical cedar rapids newspapers, other local resources, and historical books. For fiscal year fy ending june 30, 2021 the fiscal year 2021 budget was presented to the mayor and city council in february 2020.
Since that time, the three libraries have provided a. Proceeds from this event, plus membership contributions, corporate support, memorials and grants allow friends to continue to provide valuable support to one of cedar rapids greatest resources the public library. Hundreds of homes and businesses were lost including some of the citys most prominent public structures such as the courthouse, the city hall and the 25year old public library. The loss of the library was particularly devastating. The friends of the cedar rapids public library provide booksbymail for homebound residents who. The cedar rapids public library crpl 2011 annual report has been awarded honorable mention in the 2012 american library association ala best of show competition.
Cedar rapids public library pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more. Published by cedar rapids public library, 20170831 15. Approximately 160,000 of the nearly 300,000 books, dvds, cds, audio books, and other volumes were destroyed in addition to public use computers and the library checkout system. The cedar rapids public library staff wants to share what theyre reading with you. Some items like quickflicks and quick pick items cannot be. Search oneclick digital for downloadable audio books. Cedar rapids area libraries move to end overdue fees. Staples and paperclips are fine, but all binders need to be removed. Feel free to start discussions about your own topics as well. Managing your library account cedar rapids public library. You may also use the book drops located in every hyvee store.
We are compassionate navigators to the information, resources, and entertainment you seek. Includes new covid19 language course in 101 languages. Until further notice, the kirkwood public library is closed for public health concerns. We have resources for everyone in our great community. United for libraries to present free april 1 webinar on. Discard old confidential documents safely and securely at our free shred days in cedar rapids, des moines. Home ia linn cedar rapids cedar rapids library cedar rapids library hours. Cedar rapids public library books, cds, dvds in an.
Everything on the first floor of the 85,000squarefoot building was destroyed, including the adult and youth collections, computers and computer labs, and a stateoftheart checkout. The new site is a couple block from the formerly flooded facility, outside the flood zones reach, and positioned to be an anchor to the citys urban park. We have provided almost 90 years of service to the cedar rapids. The rbdigital audiobook library offers downloadable audiobooks for any.
Payment must be paid by check, cashier rsquo s check, or money order. When flood waters swamped cedar rapids central library in the summer of 2008, it was hard for many in the community to imagine how the institution would rebound. Online resources include ebooks and magazines, audiobooks, streaming music, tv, and movies. Cedar rapids public library fall 2017 newsletter keywords. You are not able to access our online and downloadable services with a temporary card number. Overdrive offers access to a collection of popular audio and ebooks from amazing authors like from authors like from james patterson, debbie. The collaborative program of the cedar rapids, hiawatha, and marion public libraries will present lisa gardner, jacqueline woodson, and matthew dicks on three friday nights in june at the hotel at kirkwood center. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the metro library network digital collection. Some items like quickflicks and quick pick items cannot be renewed. The greyhound cafe is located inside the downtown cedar rapids public library with driveup available beginning at 7. Materials can be returned to any of the metro libraries.
Search our catalogs to find books, dvds, cds, audiobooks, video games and more. All metro area hyvee food stores also have bookdrops available inside the main entrance. See below for links to library resources you can access from home. Charity tyler, executive director of the cedar rapids public library foundation, and jonna ward, ceo of the seattle. Download and enjoy thousands of ebooks, eaudiobooks and read popular magazine titles on your computer or portable device. The design of the cedar rapids public library embraces this opportunity by creating an urban plaza and positions the vibrant, active library spaces so the large expanses of glass highlight the library services to the community. Sep 18, 2016 the success of the cedar rapids public library demonstrates the impact a next generation library can have on a community. Cedar rapids public library newspaper archives from.
The most surprising aspect of the new library is the ways in which the. The success of the cedar rapids public library demonstrates the impact a next generation library can have on a community. Your user id is a sevendigit number taken from the 14digit number on the back of the library card. Friends of the library cedar rapids public library. Bring up to three boxes of documents per household. Font size like cedar rapids on facebook follow cedar rapid on twitter watch cedar rapids. The metro library network mln which consists of the cedar rapids, hiawatha, and marion libraries offer free downloadable ebooks and. Important updates from the metro library network marion. Read, research, download, and connect with an iowa city public library card.
Cedar rapids public library cedar rapids, iowa lighting design and controls thelightingdesignforthelibraryincludesamixofledandfluorescent technologies. The cedar rapids public library is a beacon of literacy to all who seek knowledge and understanding. Cedar rapids public library community history archive crpl. Digital resources available cedar rapids public library. We exist to impact the community and transform its quality of li. The metro library network was created in 1999 when the cedar rapids public library including its west side branch, the marion public library, and the hiawatha public library agreed to cooperate to provide library services to the metro area. Cedar falls public library provides free access to books, movies, audio books, music, ebooks, magazines, reference services, and computer access. Bol will be stopping in des moines, dubuque, davenport, and cedar rapids with his trailer containing notable little free libraries, a mobile little free library with books for the public to take home, plus tools and library kits to donate libraries and help volunteers build libraries for their communities. Renewals, holds, and bookdrops cedar rapids public library. Please make sure to download the application onto your computer prior to completing the form payments via check will need to be made payable to city treasurer. In the first year of service, the new library saw over 660,000 visits from the community, and over 100,000 people used the meeting room spaces, including the new 200seat whipple auditorium.
We partner with various cedar rapids locations to make our sales easily accessible. Specificcolormatchingofsourceswasdonetomaintaina consistentperformancethroughout. Many of these resources are provided thanks to the funding of the grand rapids public library foundation. Our overdrive selection has new titles added all the time, so keep checking.
Most items at the cedar rapids public library can be renewed twice. Library network, made up of the cedar rapids, hiawatha, and marion public. Download ebooks and audiobooks from the library cedar rapids. Metro library network the cedar rapids, marion, and. We connect people to information, experiences, and services that enhance their quality of life so our community can learn, enjoy, and thrive. Downloading ebooks from the cedar rapids public library is easier than ever. In june 2008 a destructive flood swept through cedar rapids. More than 8,000 people attended opening day festivities. The city provides the following services public safety, public works, solid waste collection, animal control, parking, ground transportation, community development and municipal water and sewer. The cedar rapids public library has a collection of more than 100,000 items available for you to check out. The metro library network author series brings another solid set of authors to the metro area this summer.
The cedar rapids public library is a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning. This annual competition recognizes outstanding library public relations materials. Cedar rapids public library opn architects archdaily. The metro library network, made up of the cedar rapids, hiawatha, and marion public libraries, is proud to announce that the three libraries in the network will eliminate overdue fines on library materials effective july 1, 2020. Downloadable audiobooks from the library cedar rapids public.
Includes frequently asked questions about your library account. The new cedar rapids public library opened to the public on august 24, 20. Friends of the cedar rapids public library home facebook. Library ebooks quick start guide cedar rapids public library. The cedar rapids public library will provide materials and services which will help the community residents and present and future affiliates of riverside public school to obtain information meeting their personal, educational and professional needs. Check out and download ebooks and audiobooks instantly without the complication of third party apps. The cedar rapids history archive provides a portal to the past, allowing us to view the history of cedar rapids through the eyes and written accounts of those who wittnessed it.
Bookdrops are located within and outside the cedar rapids public library downtown, cedar rapids public library ladd, hiawatha public library and marion public library. Books by mail is a program of the friends of the cedar rapids public. Metro library network the cedar rapids, marion, and hiawatha. If you do not have a user id and password, please select new user registration to register. Exton, pennsylvania united for libraries will host the webinar engaging library supporters during the covid19 pandemic on wednesday, april 1 at 3 p. We keep your library card at the library to use when checking out your material and everything is sent by mail. This is cedar rapids public library by opn architects on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Passport applications are accepted during normal business hours. The cedar rapids public library board of trustees is expected to vote on the change at a meeting thursday.
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