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The cedar rapids public library is a beacon of literacy to all who seek knowledge and understanding. Cedar rapids area libraries move to end overdue fees. Your child can bring in the completed registration when. Cedar rapids public library community history archive crpl. Cedar rapids public library designed by opn architects, in june 2008 a flood swept through cedar rapids, iowa filling the citys downtown central library with eight feet of water.
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The success of the cedar rapids public library demonstrates the impact a next generation library can have on a community. 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. Consider the wide variety of books we make available to the cedar rapids, nebraska area. Searchable archive of historical cedar rapids newspapers, other local resources, and historical books. Download ebooks and audiobooks from the library cedar rapids. Get your ebooks for free through the cedar rapids public library overdrive page. The new cedar rapids public library opened to the public on august 24, 20. Download digital audiobooks to your computer, portable media player. 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. Cedar rapids public library carnegie libraries in iowa. The cedar rapids public library has a collection of more than 100,000 items available for you to check out. Metro library network the cedar rapids, marion, and hiawatha. 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.
The county was named for lewis fields linn 17951843 who was a senator from missouri who was involved in the creation of the wisconsin territory. To download an ebook to your device, visit your library website and click on the link to search overdrive. All gifts become the property of the library and those not used will be passed on to other institutions that want them. If your child will be visiting the library without you, fill out and sign the youth library card application. The loss of the library was particularly devastating.
Try libby, our new app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks. Gift policy the library director will accept or refuse donated books and articles at hisher discretion. Dec 05, 2019 the cedar rapids public library board of trustees is expected to vote on the change at a meeting thursday. Find 51 listings related to cedar rapids public library in cedar rapids on. Were inviting young, beginning readers kindergarten through third grade to. An innovative rfidenabled conveyor system automatically sorts. Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more. Tribute gift cedar rapids public library foundation. Cedar falls public library provides free access to books, movies, audio books, music, ebooks, magazines, reference services, and computer access. I look forward to growing uniteds work in everyday advocacy, identifying opportunities to. All of our downloadable ebooks and audiobooks are now available directly from our online catalog. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. Exton, pennsylvania united for libraries will host the webinar engaging library supporters during the covid19 pandemic on wednesday, april 1 at 3 p.
Tyler will serve as presidentelect during 20202021. We are compassionate navigators to the information, resources, and entertainment you seek. Sep 18, 2016 the success of the cedar rapids public library demonstrates the impact a next generation library can have on a community. The cedar rapids public library exists to impact our community and transform its quality of life through education, civic engagement, the arts, and entertainment. Many of these resources are provided thanks to the funding of the grand rapids public library foundation. Charity tyler, executive director of the cedar rapids public library foundation, and jonna ward, ceo of the seattle. To get your child a library card, you, as a parent or legal guardian, will bring your child to the library and show identification listed above. Library network, made up of the cedar rapids, hiawatha, and marion public. Iowa white and yellow pages cedar rapids 101958 to 101959 created published iowa, 1958 1959 subject headings. Stream or download our collection of ebooks and audiobooks from overdrive to your device or computer. The metro library network mln which consists of the cedar rapids, hiawatha. Browse digital items that reflect the history of iowa city and rural johnson county, iowa. 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. Keep audiobooks for 14 or 21 days your choice with no worries about late fees.
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The cedar rapids public library suffered heavy water damage from the 2008 flood of the cedar river. United for libraries to present free april 1 webinar on. We are compassionate navigators to the information, resources, and. If you do not have a user id and password, please select new user registration to register. Freegal cedar rapids citizens can download a limited number of free mp3 files from this free and legal service. Memorial and tribute gifts are a thoughtful way of honoring those we love and admire.
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