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  125 W Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52242, Iowa City
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  Ladd Library
  3750 Williams Blvd Sw, Cedar Rapids
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• 125 Years of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Documentary Series

  <p>Visit the library's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRLibrary">Facebook page</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHak3XC2lrZV1skJrcoiGIw">YouTube channel</a> to view a short series of videos highlighting the library's history in the Cedar Rapids community, with new releases throughout the 125th anniversary year.</p><p>Sept. 16: Summer Reading</p><p>Oct. 14: Ghosts and Murder!</p><p>Nov. 18: History of the Friends and Foundation at the Library</p>

  11/18/22 2022-11-18 08:30:00 -0600

  8:30 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-07 16:00:00 -0500

  10/07/22 2022-10-07 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-07 04:00:00 -0500

  10/07/22 2022-10-07 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome. </p> 2022-10-08 16:00:00 -0500

  10/08/22 2022-10-08 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-08 04:00:00 -0500

  10/08/22 2022-10-08 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-11 16:00:00 -0500

  10/11/22 2022-10-11 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-12 16:00:00 -0500

  10/12/22 2022-10-12 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-12 16:00:00 -0500

  10/12/22 2022-10-12 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-13 16:00:00 -0500

  10/13/22 2022-10-13 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-14 16:00:00 -0500

  10/14/22 2022-10-14 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-14 04:00:00 -0500

  10/14/22 2022-10-14 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome. </p> 2022-10-15 16:00:00 -0500

  10/15/22 2022-10-15 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-15 04:00:00 -0500

  10/15/22 2022-10-15 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Friends of the Library Dessert Reception

  <p>The library would like to thank everyone who has donated their time, talents and/or monetary support.&nbsp;<strong>You make a difference in the life of your library!&nbsp;</strong>The public is invited to attend a complimentary Desert Reception to thank our volunteers and/or learn about being a friend to the library. Pop in anytime between 6:30-8:00 pm to socialize and enjoy some treats.</p><p><br></p><p>Behind every great community is a great library and we have the best of both!</p> 2022-09-27 20:00:00 -0500

  10/18/22 2022-10-18 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely

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• Friends of the Library Big Book Sale

  <p>The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are holding their large fall book sale at the Downtown Library!</p><p>Purchase new and gently used books and giftables to support the literacy programs of the library.</p><p>The sale will be:<br>Friday, 9 am-5 pm<br>Saturday, 9 am-5 pm<br>Sunday, 1 pm-5 pm</p> 2022-09-01 17:00:00 -0500

  11/04/22 2022-11-04 09:00:00 -0500

  9:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Friends of the Library Big Book Sale

  <p>The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are holding their large fall book sale at the Downtown Library!</p><p>Purchase new and gently used books and giftables to support the literacy programs of the library.</p><p>The sale will be:<br>Friday, 9 am-5 pm<br>Saturday, 9 am-5 pm<br>Sunday, 1 pm-5 pm</p> 2022-09-01 17:00:00 -0500

  11/06/22 2022-11-06 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-18 16:00:00 -0500

  10/18/22 2022-10-18 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Local Libraries LIT: An Evening with Ann Patchett

  <p>Local Libraries LIT (Listen, Initiate, Talk), a collaboration between Johnson County libraries, will welcome author Ann Patchett on <strong>Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. for a free online reading and conversation</strong>.</p><p>This is the sixth virtual author event in the series offered by public libraries in Johnson County, as well as the University of Iowa Libraries and Kirkwood Community College Library - Iowa City Campus with support from The Tuesday Agency.</p><p>Local Libraries LIT strives to grow a community which shines with diversity, equity, and inclusion. This special speaker series is offered at no charge to participants. Donations are welcomed to help sustain and grow Local Libraries LIT. <br><br>This program is open to people of all abilities. If you need an accommodation in order to enjoy the program, please contact Amy at the North Liberty Library: <a href="mailto:agolly@northlibertyiowa.org">agolly@northlibertyiowa.org</a> or call (319)626-5781.</p><p><strong>Register here to attend this free online program: <a href="http://bit.ly/3wHgtPQ">http://bit.ly/3wHgtPQ</a><br>***Guests must register in advance.***</strong><br>_______<br>Ann Patchett is a celebrated author, devoted reader, and a champion of literary culture. She has written thirteen books and has been the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including England’s Orange Prize, the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a Guggenheim Fellowship.</p><p>Ann published her first story in&nbsp;<em>The Paris Review</em> while still a student at Sarah Lawrence College. Her novel <em>Bel Canto</em>, was awarded the Orange Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award. In 2016, Ann released her seventh novel,&nbsp;<em>Commonwealth.</em> It was selected as a&nbsp;<em>New York Times&nbsp;</em>Best Book of the Year, a&nbsp;<em>TIME Magazine</em> Top 10 Selection, and was a NBCC Award Finalist. In 2019, she published her first children’s book,&nbsp;<em>Lambslide</em>, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, as well as a novel,&nbsp;<em>The Dutch House</em>, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and has sold more than 1 million copies. Ann’s latest,&nbsp;<em>These Precious Days: Essays</em>, is a deeply personal collection that reflects on home, family, friendships, and writing.</p>

  10/27/22 2022-10-27 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  North Liberty Community Library

  North Liberty

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-19 04:00:00 -0500

  10/19/22 2022-10-19 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-26 04:00:00 -0500

  10/26/22 2022-10-26 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-11-02 16:00:00 -0500

  11/02/22 2022-11-02 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-11-09 16:00:00 -0600

  11/09/22 2022-11-09 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-11-16 16:00:00 -0600

  11/16/22 2022-11-16 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-11-23 16:00:00 -0600

  11/23/22 2022-11-23 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-11-30 16:00:00 -0600

  11/30/22 2022-11-30 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-12-07 04:00:00 -0600

  12/07/22 2022-12-07 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-12-14 04:00:00 -0600

  12/14/22 2022-12-14 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-20 16:00:00 -0500

  10/20/22 2022-10-20 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-10-27 16:00:00 -0500

  10/27/22 2022-10-27 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

  <p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1^st Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2022-11-03 16:00:00 -0500

  11/03/22 2022-11-03 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

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