Check These Out: Amnesty International's Banned Book Week Reading List – Nonfiction
Oct. 3, 2023 – Celebrate the Freedom to Read October 1-7 by checking out a Banned Book.
Check These Out: Amnesty International's Banned Book Week Reading List – Fiction
Sept. 27, 2023 – Celebrate the Freedom to Read October 1-7 with special events at the Cedar Rapids Public Library in honor of Banned Books Week and by checking out a Banned Book!
Kids Books for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 18, 2023 – September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, and Cedar Rapids Public Library Materials librarian Kim Martens-Tyo selected 16 children's book to celebrate.
Check These Out: Cozy Mysteries for Pumpkin Season
Sept. 11, 2023 – Fall is here, and Pumpkin Spice season with it. To help you get in the mood for cozy season - we're talking sweaters and baked goods fresh from the oven - we've collected a list of fall themed cozy mysteries, many prominently featuring pumpkins.
Check These Out: Stories about Libraries
Sept. 6, 2023 – September is Library Card Sign Up Month, so for this week's "Check These Out" column, we're highlighting books featuring libraries and librarians.
Check These Out: Humorous Graphic Novels
Aug. 28, 2023 – If you could use a laugh and enjoy funny, poignant, and clever stories told with lovely art, this book list is for you.
Materials Librarian Allison Zordell curated this list of humorous graphic novels available to borrow from the library.
Check These Out: Iowa Children's Choice Awards
Aug. 23, 2023 – The 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice books have been announced, and the library has them available at both the Downtown and Ladd locations.
Check These Out: School Stories for Adults
Aug. 14, 2023 – School is starting all too soon, so we collected recommendations for school stories from library staff.
Check These Out: School Stories for Young Readers
Aug. 10, 2023 – School is starting all too soon, so we collected recommendations for school stories from library staff. From magic schools to young love to school field trips gone wrong, this list has picture books, middle grade, and young adult recommendations.
Check These Out: Books to Read During the World Cup
With the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup underway, here are books to help you diver deeper into the soccer spirit. The list includes memoirs by current and former players, histories of the decorated U.S.
Check These Out: Books About RAGBRAI and Beyond
As RAGBRAI rolls through Iowa on its 50th anniversary, pick up these books for stories from the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, learn a little more about the history of the towns and food that make the ride so special, and read tales from about bike lovers around the world.
Check These Out: Books Inspired by the Barbie Movie
It is the summer of Barbie, and we're all just living in her world. Here are some books inspired by the new movie.
Check These Out: Explore the National Parks
If you're planning a summer road trip, or just want to daydream about travels you could take, America's 63 national parks might be calling.
Check These Out: Beach Reads
It is the season of the beach read. We collected recommendations from library staff members for books to distract you on your next summer excursion, whether you're looking for something light and breezy to read by the pool or an engrossing book to help while away a summer afternoon.
Check These Out: YA Books for Pride Month
After we published a list of children's books for Pride Month, CR Pride asked us to also make lists for middle school