Service Navigators Connect Patrons and Resources
Cedar Rapids Public Library Services Navigator Wes Shirley said the best part of his job is also the most challenging – helping people on their hardest days.
News & Updates
McKinley Teachers Collaborate With Library for STEM Learning
When McKinley STEAM Academy principal Jason Martinez walked into the Downtown Library April 29, he saw about 20 of his students, using the computers and spending time in the Union, the library’s teen area, after school. Right behind them were another McKinley group – teachers.
A Day in the Life at the Library – Tait, Patron Services Specialist
Our staff are what keep our library running smoothly. Take a peek behind the scenes at the wide variety of jobs at the library with this series highlighting a day in the life of different employees.
A Day in the Life at the Library – Mark, Patron Services Specialist
Our staff are what keep our library running smoothly. Take a peek behind the scenes at the wide variety of jobs at the library with this series highlighting a day in the life of different employees.
A Day in the Life at the Library – Callie, Acquisitions Clerk
Our staff are what keep our library running smoothly. Take a peek behind the scenes at the wide variety of jobs at the library with this series highlighting a day in the life of different employees.
Roasters Coffeehouse Caters for Meetings and Special Events Alike
When people hold their events at the library – whether they are having a business meeting or a child’s birthday party – they don’t have to worry about their guests going hungry.
Cedar Rapids Public Library Receives Grant to Expand Workforce Development
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced this week the Cedar Rapids Public Library is a recipient of the FY2022 American Rescue Plan Grant Program for Museums and Libraries.
Striving for more mirrors: Using data to analyze, diversify library collection
“Literature transforms human experience and reflects it back to us, and in that reflection we can see our own lives and experiences as part of a larger human experience.
Events Specialist Kami Zbanek Hill loves ‘making magic’ at the Library
Events Specialist Kami Zbanek Hill just started at the library about a month ago, but this isn’t her first time working here. She was previously a summer seasonal employee for three seasons before starting on the Community Relations team.
Branch Supervisor Trevor Hanel likes that the Library ‘makes our community shine just a little more.’
Meet Downtown Library Branch Supervisor Trevor Hanel, the latest in our ongoing series of staff profiles. Trevor started as a shelver in October 2007.
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Have a question about turkey vultures or what to read next? Ask Patron Services Specialist Tricia Semple
Patron Services Specialist Tricia Semple is this week’s featured staff member. If you see her at the Downtown Library, be sure to say hello!
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From School Tours to Solving Problems in Emergencies, Jessica Musil Keeps Things Running at the Library
Senior Administrative Assistant Jessica Musil has been an integral presence behind the scenes since before both the current Downtown and Ladd Library locations opened. She’s our latest featured staff member in our series introducing the people of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
‘Making the Community a Better Place’ is the Goal for Ladd Library Branch Manager Stephanie Hall
Meet the Staff
For this week’s staff profile, meet Ladd Library Branch Manager Stephanie Hall, who started working at the Library in 2015.
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Want to Program a Robot or Make Slime? Librarian Jen Eilers Can Help
Meet the Staff
Programming Librarian Jen Eilers is our newest featured staff member in our series introducing the people of the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Jen started working here just over two years ago.
Ladd Library Supervisor Tina Pipkin Loves Helping Patrons Learn New Technology
Meet the Cedar Rapids Public Library staff
Our series profiling Library staff continues with Ladd Library Branch Supervisor Tina Pipkin, who has been with the Library since 2015.
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