We exist to impact the community and transform its quality of li. This is cedar rapids public library by opn architects on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Managing your library account cedar rapids public library. Font size like cedar rapids on facebook follow cedar rapid on twitter watch cedar rapids. Payment must be paid by check, cashier rsquo s check, or money order. Since that time, the three libraries have provided a. Topics include about renewing or requesting items, how to set your passwordpin, and how to renew an expired card. 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. Friends of the cedar rapids public library home facebook. 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. 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. Staples and paperclips are fine, but all binders need to be removed.
Download and enjoy thousands of ebooks, eaudiobooks and read popular magazine titles on your computer or portable device. 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. Discard old confidential documents safely and securely at our free shred days in cedar rapids, des moines. 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. You may also use the book drops located in every hyvee store. Cedar rapids public library pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more. Cedar rapids public library community history archive crpl. Home ia linn cedar rapids cedar rapids library cedar rapids library hours. We have provided almost 90 years of service to the cedar rapids. Online resources include ebooks and magazines, audiobooks, streaming music, tv, and movies. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to return your library materials. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the metro library network digital collection. 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.
United for libraries to present free april 1 webinar on. In june 2008 a destructive flood swept through cedar rapids. The greyhound cafe is located inside the downtown cedar rapids public library with driveup available beginning at 7. The cedar rapids public library has a collection of more than 100,000 items available for you to check out. Cedar rapids public library cedar rapids, iowa lighting design and controls thelightingdesignforthelibraryincludesamixofledandfluorescent technologies. 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. Searchable archive of historical cedar rapids newspapers, other local resources, and historical books.
Some items like quickflicks and quick pick items cannot be renewed. Exton, pennsylvania united for libraries will host the webinar engaging library supporters during the covid19 pandemic on wednesday, april 1 at 3 p. 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. Check out and download ebooks and audiobooks instantly without the complication of third party apps.
Some items like quickflicks and quick pick items cannot be. Cedar falls public library provides free access to books, movies, audio books, music, ebooks, magazines, reference services, and computer access. Overdrive offers access to a collection of popular audio and ebooks from amazing authors like from authors like from james patterson, debbie. Library ebooks quick start guide cedar rapids public library. Play games, watch videos and read books in multiple languages. Materials can be returned to any of the metro libraries. 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 friends of the cedar rapids public library provide booksbymail for homebound residents who. The metro library network mln which consists of the cedar rapids, hiawatha, and marion libraries offer free downloadable ebooks and. Search oneclick digital for downloadable audio books. We keep your library card at the library to use when checking out your material and everything is sent by mail. We are compassionate navigators to the information, resources, and entertainment you seek. The most surprising aspect of the new library is the ways in which the. See below for links to library resources you can access from home. We connect people to information, experiences, and services that enhance their quality of life so our community can learn, enjoy, and thrive. Until further notice, the kirkwood public library is closed for public health concerns. Cedar rapids public library crpl serves the 250,000 citizens of cedar rapids and surrounding communities in eastern iowa. Cedar rapids public library fall 2017 newsletter keywords. Cedar rapids public library books, cds, dvds in an. You are not able to access our online and downloadable services with a temporary card number.
Feel free to start discussions about your own topics as well. The cedar rapids public library suffered heavy water damage from the 2008 flood of the cedar river. Downloading ebooks from the cedar rapids public library is easier than ever. Charity tyler, executive director of the cedar rapids public library foundation, and jonna ward, ceo of the seattle. Most items at the cedar rapids public library can be renewed twice. 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. Your user id is a sevendigit number taken from the 14digit number on the back of the library card. The library offers three ways for you to renew items. Many of these resources are provided thanks to the funding of the grand rapids public library foundation. Download ebooks and audiobooks from the library cedar rapids. For fiscal year fy ending june 30, 2021 the fiscal year 2021 budget was presented to the mayor and city council in february 2020. Important updates from the metro library network marion. Read, research, download, and connect with an iowa city public library card. The cedar rapids public library offers a wide selection of books, cds, dvds in our online catalog, and a full calendar of events throughout the year.
The cedar rapids public library board of trustees is expected to vote on the change at a meeting thursday. Sep 18, 2016 the success of the cedar rapids public library demonstrates the impact a next generation library can have on a community. Metro library network the cedar rapids, marion, and. The loss of the library was particularly devastating. Search our catalogs to find books, dvds, cds, audiobooks, video games and more. The metro library network author series brings another solid set of authors to the metro area this summer. 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. Bring up to three boxes of documents per household.
Books by mail is a program of the friends of the cedar rapids public. 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. 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. The cedar rapids public library staff wants to share what theyre reading with you. We partner with various cedar rapids locations to make our sales easily accessible. The cedar rapids public library is a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning. Published by cedar rapids public library, 20170831 15. Renewals, holds, and bookdrops cedar rapids public library. Includes new covid19 language course in 101 languages.
This annual competition recognizes outstanding library public relations materials. Cedar rapids area libraries move to end overdue fees. We have resources for everyone in our great community. The rbdigital audiobook library offers downloadable audiobooks for any. Bookdrops are located within and outside the cedar rapids public library downtown, cedar rapids public library ladd, hiawatha public library and marion public library. Marion, cedar rapids either the main building downtown or the ladd branch on the west side, or hiawatha. 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. The cedar rapids public library has a wide variety of free digital resources available to entertain, educate, and enhance quality of life available to anyone with a library card all without leaving the comfort of home. Cedar rapids public library newspaper archives from. Cedar rapids public library opn architects archdaily. Friends of the library cedar rapids public library.
Library network, made up of the cedar rapids, hiawatha, and marion public. Downloadable audiobooks from the library cedar rapids public. Passport applications are accepted during normal business hours. Our overdrive selection has new titles added all the time, so keep checking. Includes frequently asked questions about your library account. To manage your account online, you will need your sevendigit user id and fourdigit pin. 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. The new cedar rapids public library opened to the public on august 24, 20. All metro area hyvee food stores also have bookdrops available inside the main entrance. 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. Digital resources available cedar rapids public library. The success of the cedar rapids public library demonstrates the impact a next generation library can have on a community.
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