Library Closed for Memorial Day

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. 

Library staff member assisting an older woman patron at an OPAC.

Request a Loan from Another Library

If an item you are seeking is not available at any library in the Metro Library Network, you may suggest the library purchase it by completing a Purchase Suggestion form.

We also may be able to get it from another library through Interlibrary Loan.

  • Go to the catalog.
  • Log in with your library card number and pin.
  • Search for an item. 
  • If we do not have it, you will see the message, “No matches were found in the Metro Library Network. Click here to search and request an interlibrary loan (fees may apply).”
  • Click on the link. The catalog will search the State of Iowa’s online holdings (SILO) and allow you to place a hold on the title that you are looking for.
  • If you need assistance, please call the library at (319) 261-7323, use the chat feature, or email info@crlibrary.org.