Local News
Cedar Rapids Public Library to mark its 125th anniversary

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – With displays at both the downtown and Ladd Library buildings, the Cedar Rapids Public Library will mark its 125th anniversary.
The exhibit planned for the downtown site, at 450 Fifth Avenue Southeast, would highlight the library’s history, according to the library. The exhibit will be on the third floor of the building.
The exhibit at the Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Boulevard Southeast, will highlight library branches and service delivery around the city, according to the library.
The displays will be open from January 15 to March 13 before moving to a new site from March 19 to May 28, according to the library, so users will be able to see both exhibits.
“Both exhibits highlight the library’s legacy of working to ensure access for all to books and information. Since the early days, the library staff sought to bring the resources of the library to the people, with branch libraries throughout the history, book collections in corner stores and factory break rooms in the 1910s and 1920s, and book mobiles in the 1960s,” Library staff said in a press release.
The exhibits will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both sites and will include a range of activities such as craft stations, a video on the history of the library, and registration for the 125th Anniversary Community Reading Challenge.
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Vilsack is the World Food Prize Foundation’s new CEO
-
Local News2 weeks ago
The Dubuque health department is seeking information about a dog that was involved in a biting incident
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Faculty at the University of Northern Iowa are requesting pay increases
-
Local News2 weeks ago
A man from Cedar Rapids runs a marathon in every state in the US
-
Iowa1 week ago
To address the EMS shortage, Butler Co. EMS offers an EMT course
-
Local News4 days ago
A bill to ban cell phones in Iowa classrooms is moving forward
-
Local News1 week ago
The parks and recreation department in Cedar Rapids is seeking for seasonal positions
-
Local News1 week ago
The 2025 Kid Captain program is now accepting nominations
Leave a Reply