Cedar Rapids Public Library

Cedar Rapids Public Library seeks artist for grand opening exhibit at new Busse Branch.

The Cedar Rapids Public Library is seeking an artist for a special Grand Opening Exhibit at the new Busse Branch art gallery. The exhibit will be on display from approximately September 2026 to November 2026. The new Busse Branch, located…

CR library foundation launches capital campaign for Westside project

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has launched the “Inspiring Big Dreams” capital campaign for…

CRPL Westside Library

Sustainability keynote to focus on reducing vehicle miles traveled

Suzanne Sobotka, policy and research director for a nonprofit advocating for sustainability in transportation called…

Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dara Schmidt

Dara and Nate pose for a photo after their recent recording session at CBJ Studios…

A vibrant library makes business sense

By Mary Quass & Patrick Deignan / Guest Opinion On Nov. 3, the citizens of…

Amber Mussman: 2013 Forty Under 40 Honoree

  Amber Mussman Community Relations Manager Cedar Rapids Public Library Age: 35     When…

Checking out the new CR library

Story and photos by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Critics who see libraries as obsolete book…

Mayors go green at Symposium

Corbett, Hayek say cities can set examples for sustainability By Sarah Binder CORRIDOR—The cities want to…

Ladd Library prepares to open

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Consider it a sneak peek at what’s ahead. The Cedar Rapids…

Library shows off progress, envisions enhanced experience

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS–Forget everything you think you know about public libraries. For Bob…