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    Cedar Rapids Public Library

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Jessica W.

    Hooray! The decimal system range is now shown on the ends of the bookshelves. Can't wait to enjoy the warmer weather on the rooftop terrace come spring, summer and fall.

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    Greg J.

    What a beautiful and well equipped library! Friendly staff. Wonderful meeting rooms with the latest technology. Great cafe. Innovative modern architecture! This is a 'destination' library. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

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    I went to the Cedar Rapids Public Library to one of their meeting rooms to witness my two friends getting married.

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    Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa - Summer 2023

    Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

    5.0(1 review)
    0.4 mi

    Love this place! I "lived" there for some 4 weeks. I was there every single day they were open…read more The genealogy library is open: 10am til 4pm, Tuesday-Saturday and closed on holidays (see photo) If traveling to visit? DOUBLE CHECK WITH THEM on days, hours http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ia/county/linn/gen_soc.htm (319) 369-0022 They will let you stay in there through the lunch hour as long as you are in the door by 12 noon (doors are locked for the other people in the building). I "lived" in this library for some 4+ weeks when I was going genealogy in the area in May and June 2009. The folks are nice and helpful, and there is a ton of great resources there to track down your family roots. Parking is excellent OUT BACK (paid, short term on the street out front), safe area....good hours considering it is run by volunteers. A treasure trove of fabulous stuff! Note: the hours posted on the DOOR is for the Masonic Library folks in the building.....NOT the genealogy library. They have separate hours which is why I smudged them out so you would not get confused.

    From the owner: The Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa (GSLCI) has been collecting and preserving important…read moregenealogical and historical information since 1965. By providing ongoing access to resource materials and literature available in the library collection, as well as providing lectures, discussions, workshops and research guidance, the GSLCI assists individuals in their genealogical pursuits and continues to foster public interest in family and local history

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    Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa - Giant map on the wall of Cedar Rapids, IA from around 1900.

    Giant map on the wall of Cedar Rapids, IA from around 1900.

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    Fairfax Library

    Fairfax Library

    5.0(1 review)
    7.3 mi

    5/5 stars for being your quintessential small town public library…read more This little library is chock full of lots of great things--books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, Blu-Rays, puzzles, games, and even cake pans. It's been a long time since I've seen puzzles and board games available for loan. For a library that's on the smaller side I'd say they have a lot to offer. I went ahead and got myself a library card on this visit because I know I'll become a regular. I left with a few non-fiction titles (I love a good self-help book), but will definitely be back to throughly browse all of their DVDs and Blu-rays--they must have thousands. Be prepared to really search the library for what you want, as they don't have computers available to patrons who may want to look up the name of an author, book title, or particular subject matter. If you have an exact title in mind, I'm sure the staff would happily locate it for you. Otherwise, everything is categorized by fiction, non-fiction, YA, picture books, magazines, etc, then alphabetically. They do have a printed inventory list of DVDs and Blu-rays that you might find helpful. Fairfax Public Library does have a website and an online catalog you can access from home. I'm not sure how you access this database at the library itself. Complementary Keurig machine with K-Cups near the fiction audiobooks. Free parking on the street in front of the library, or in the parking lot near the back of the building. Highly recommend visiting the library if you're a Fairfax/Walford resident.

    Cedar Rapids Public Library - libraries - Updated June 2026

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