Nice newer library for the west side of Cedar Rapids to replace the old one at Westdale Mall…read more Well lit, user friendly, very convenient. Bike parking, EZ drive up to return books. Plenty of parking too.

There are only two study rooms here, unlike the downtown library. This one is a little quitter…read morethough, but it's an open floor plan so if anyone speaks or types too aggressively you can definitely hear them.

Wonderful library. It's quiet, has great staff, and a very good selection.read more

Nice quiet library well stocked for the area that it is in…read more Large section for the kids, and helpful staff. They just need a larger parking lot.

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.

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.

I thought I had written a review of Brucemore but hadn't so this is a little late. I took my mom…read more(who had always wanted to go) there in early June. I honestly wasn't excited about going but definitely was wowed. It's worth the price of admission. We had a great tour guide and it was just two of us. Tours are every hour. They definitely have a script but once our guide got warmed up, he shared a lot of information and stories with us. Gardens and property are nice to walk through as well. We were told they didn't have a gardener at the moment but the gardens still looked good. There's a pet cemetery on the property. (The last property owners had lions and monkeys and German Shepherds and other animals throughout their tenure.) Go see it after the tour so you know what you're looking at. Also know that there are some private homes now in in the carriage house and servants' houses so don't explore too much. Very interesting history. Don't miss the basement. (Also know that there are four flights of stairs and no elevator so plan accordingly if needed.)

Wow! What a cool place. The outdoor part of the property is huge and beautiful for walks or taking…read morein nature but the tour of the mansion is something you don't want to miss. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and the house was so well restored with so much of the original furniture and character from the three eras of Brucemore. So impressed and very grateful to have had the experience.

Lovely video before the tour of the studio. This man did a lot of things!…read moreThe studio tour was informative and descriptive of the transition/creativeness of making the loft into a livable space.

Definitely wanted to share my positive experience at this amazing place. The free tour starts with…read morea well-produced video that immerses you into the world of Grant Wood: personal history, career history, accolades and awards, and great backstories to many of his iconic creations. I highly recommend you see this video before attending the art museum, because it is great reference to prime you for what you will see in person. The studio tour is great, and as you are shown all of the features of the studio and are told about its background, what truly amazes is that Wood crafted it all out of a simple, primitive hayloft -- Everything. Keep that in mind, because your respect for him will multiply exponentially. My hosts, Dan and Kevin, were both friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable -- the passion they both have for the space is authentic and contagious. Extremely pleased I went!

This is more like the high end suburban/country subdivision of RV Parks, every bit as wonderful as…read moreyou can imagine, unless you HAVE to have a pool, an on site store, and cheap yucky pizza. This county park is stunning and full of great space and the opportunity to really enjoy the beauty that Iowa offers without being stuck in a forest. There are a limited number of spaces with electric, water, and sewer located in loop A. The remainder of the spaces all come with electric and water. The spaces are ample with huge concrete slabs for easy leveling, an additional large concrete patio, and a secure and safe burn out at each site. There is a ton of grass around the sites usable for pick-up football games, frisbee, tag, water balloon wars--name it. Nearby, there are ample walking and biking trails and a dog park that is enormous. The dog park is only about mile from the camp grounds and includes two enormous fenced areas areas--one for large dogs and one for small dogs. Beyond these, there is an all-dog excersise area with a walking path. Off loop B is a walking path that holds a hidden wooden bench swing, which is the result of an Eagle Scout project. This is a great place to really take in the beauty of the area and decompress. There is a lot of rag weed and golden-rod, so be aware and bring medicine if you have allergies. We paid $35/night for full hook-ups--far less than most KOAs and far more beautiful. The campground is typically open from April 15-October 15. Strongly recommended! The common restrooms and showed are extremely clean.

I am giving this a 5 based on the fact got in late and left early. We only needed an overnight…read morestay. The spaces were concrete and so level we did not unhook our truck since we were there one night. Very quiet and exactly what we needed for our purposes!

Stopped at this library on the way to another town. Friendly and helpful staff. Very nice book…read moreselection. I bought a couple of used books being sold there.