The Gazette

Cedar Rapids Public Library finalist for ‘nation’s highest honor’

CEDAR RAPIDS - The Legacy series, a program offered by the Cedar Rapids Public Library, has provided a forum in recent months for area residents to share stories about their experiences living in Iowa ...
The Gazette

Cedar Rapids Public Library receives Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Cedar Rapids Public Library has received the Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize to recognize the library’s influence on the community. The award was presented Jan. 30 during a ...
KCRG

Cedar Rapids library begins summer reading challenge to combat “summer slide”

Summer break has officially begun for most schools, but for many students, months away from the classroom can mean the start of the “summer slide.” ...
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Cedar Rapids library receives major donation, new westside park named Allsop Park

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has announced a major gift from the Robert & Elizabeth Allsop Charitable Trust in support of the city’s new westside library project. In recognition of the ...
KWWL

Cedar Rapids library receives $3.5M gift for new Busse Branch

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has received a significant $3.5 million gift from the Busse Foundation, concluding its $10 million Inspiring Big Dreams capital campaign ...
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Cedar Rapids Foundation receives over $3M donation for westside library construction

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is receiving over three million dollars to build the new library on the city’s west side. The Busse Foundation is donating three ...
Iowa Public Radio

Personal and powerful experiences shared at the Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival

We love stories. They entertain us, educate us, excite us — and they help us understand one another. The inaugural Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival, a four-day event created by TellersBridge, gave ...