Tag: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Corridor libraries serve as entrepreneurial hubs
Kellee Forkenbrock’s official title is public service librarian at the North Liberty Library, but it could just as easily be "librarian of entrepreneurship."
“Most of...
CR library foundation launches capital campaign for Westside project
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has launched the “Inspiring Big Dreams” capital campaign for the Westside Library project.
The campaign seeks to raise...
Sustainability keynote to focus on reducing vehicle miles traveled
Suzanne Sobotka, policy and research director for a nonprofit advocating for sustainability in transportation called Move Minnesota, will champion strategies to reduce vehicle miles...
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dara Schmidt
Dara and Nate pose for a photo after their recent recording session at CBJ Studios North in Cedar Rapids. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
Sponsored by MidWestOne...
Amber Mussman: 2013 Forty Under 40 Honoree
Amber Mussman
Community Relations Manager
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Age: 35
When Amber Mussman joined the Cedar Rapids Public Library staff in 2009, she had an important mission,...
Checking out the new CR library
Story and photos by Cindy Hadish
CEDAR RAPIDS - Critics who see libraries as obsolete book warehouses will quickly be silenced by the new Cedar Rapids...
Mayors go green at Symposium
Corbett, Hayek say cities can set examples for sustainability
By Sarah Binder
CORRIDOR—The cities want to lead the way.
That’s what Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett and Iowa...
Ladd Library prepares to open
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—Consider it a sneak peek at what’s ahead.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library’s new Ladd Library, a 21,000 square-foot branch at 3750...
Library shows off progress, envisions enhanced experience
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS--Forget everything you think you know about public libraries.
For Bob Pasicznyuk, the philosophy of the new downtown library is to turn...