Holiday Hours

Both locations of the library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. 

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Who We Are

OUR CORE VALUE: We believe reading changes lives.

OUR VISION: To inspire, encourage, and empower readers of all age

OUR MISSION: To support the Cedar Rapids Public Library by:

  • Contributing funds to the library’s literacy outreach programs
  • Raising community awareness of and participation in the library’s programs and services

OUR GOALS:

  • To put more books into more hands
  • To raise awareness about and provide funding for the library’s literacy programs
  • To build an active and diverse community of book lovers and library supporters

Support the Friends

Shop the Online Store
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Book Sales

Book sales are held throughout the year. Check the listing on the right for the most current book sale dates.

Consider being a book sale volunteer! Click on the Become a Friend link to learn more.

Private appointments are available to “shop the stacks” in the Friends Sorting Center at the Downtown Library, where there are thousands of $1, $2 and $3 books, as well as individually priced books and collectibles. Email crfriends@gmail.com for an appointment.

Books for purchase are always available at the Book Nooks at both library locations for $2 each. All book sale proceeds support literacy programs of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

 

Upcoming Events

Book Donations

Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library gratefully accepts new and gently used books and media. Specific instructions as to how to donate and what items are accepted can be found below. If you have more than five boxes of books or media you would like to donate, please email us at crfriends@gmail.com.

volunteers working a table at the friends of the library book sale
Donation Guideliness

 

 

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