Cousin got married in the Whipple auditorium of the library yesterday, and the reception was at one…read moreof the conference rooms close by. Initial plans were to hold the ceremony up on the roof, but outdoor temperature and humidity, coupled with daily forecasts of thunderstorms, necessitated the change in plans. No worries, as they were all still able to get photos of the wedding party up on the roof and at other library locations. Since we were all here for rehearsal and wedding the two days I visited the library, I was not able to explore much, except for the Greyhound Deli & Cafe on the first floor, which was right underneath the conference room where the reception took place and the nearby Whipple auditorium, which were on the second floor. The space outside the conference room had tables, chairs, and couches and was designed so that you may look into the cafe's "courtyard" below. Oh, and I really enjoyed checking out the "green" roof and the porcelain patio furniture! Nice views of Pepsi's delivery areas... Hehe! All three levels are easily accessed by stairs and elevators. Would like to explore more on a return visit sometime in the future.

What a great place is the CR library - I stopped in when I had a few unexpected hours to study and…read moreafter spending a few hours here, all I can say is "Wow"! The parking situation is a bit cramped as the lot only houses ~ 30ish cars, but if you find a spot, you're gold. Upon walking in, I was impressed with how modern and open the place is. There are tons of windows letting plenty of light in and lot of fun lighting throughout. Whilst walking up the stairs, I noted the random illumination of the wall next to me- it's the little things! I didn't explore tons of different areas, but did find the computers upstairs as I'd left mine at home. The computer section had around 50 machines and with a photo ID, I was able to log on for a couple hours. Tons of study space as well, including a bunch of private study rooms upstairs. The children's area was quite extensive and something our little dudes would enjoy. The furniture in the kids area had a healthy dose of modern art mixed in and made me want to sit/play on it. Café downstairs had plenty to drink/eat and made for some good caffeinating. Cool factor - They have a video game check out section for multiple different systems. Take home message - Great place to work, study, read or learn. If we lived up here, we'd be here A LOT!

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.

You want books, they got books…read more That really is the number one requirement for a library. However, the North liberty community library has a very friendly staff, a nice selection of computers to work on, and they also participate in a program which allows you to electronically borrow e-books and audiobooks. While it isn't the biggest, the most historic, or the most beautiful on the inside, it has everything you need in the library with small-town charm.

Library staff is very nice and helpful. There is a lot of CD and DVD selections for patrons to…read moreborrow. Internet stations are available to use and a study room as well. They always have different activities available to patrons. Examples include: Teen night, Storytime, movies, video game night, etc. It's always fun there. Make sure you say hello to Flat Stanley!

Compared to the Iowa City public library, this place stands out. First of all they offer free…read moreprinting for anyone whose household doesn't have a printer and I our paperless world. you can print 10 pages a day for free with the library card. The library is new, nice, clean and organized. What really stood out was that they also act as a sort of community center where I saw needy people come in for an honor system, food, and pantry. During this tough times it was nice to see kids be able to get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some snack snacks. Plenty of parking u like the downtown IC library

As an Iowa City resident, I can't say that I frequent the Coralville Public Library often. That…read morebeing said-- I am on a youth sports team board and we needed to schedule an impromptu meeting and the CPL came through! It was an easy process. The staff was diligent and kind. The meeting room itself was great! Super clean. Parking is plentiful. Signage to find your spot is on point. No complaints! My kiddos frequent this library often with their grandparents, as well as in the summer with SPARKS Camp and it is a top notch resource for the Coralville community! The programing is great, the building itself is well maintained, its selection is fabulous. Overall, the Coralville Public Library is a staple. Whether you need to check out a book or plan a meeting-- check out CPL.

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

Wow. What a fantastic library. We took a family roadtrip down to Cedar No Rapids, and the Marion…read morePublic Library was recommended to us as great for kids. Turns out it was great for adults as well. It's an oasis. They're doing sooooooo much more than typical. As much community center as library. Check out more at www.tundrabites.com

Excellent - someone always there to help. Wonderful play area for t he kids. Great selection of…read morereading material for all ages. Computers to work on and set up for kids to play games on. Just a great place to spend the afternoon with something for all ages to do.

Having been going to the Coralville library for recent years, the Iowa city location was a welcome…read moresurprise. Once you get over the parking and charging for printing, this is a far superior option with little offices and cozy reading nooks that you just don't get in Coralville. Really love this layout

This is really the only library I've ever really known. I'm a two decade user of the ICPL. And…read more.. it's like a fine wine guys. The older you get, the better it gets. As a kiddo-- story time, summer reading programs, movie nights, computer games to play and a plethora of toys scattered throughout the secluded children's section! Not to mention books, movies, video games, puzzles and more to bring home. As a college kid-- a quiet, air conditioned spot that has newer movies as well as video games to checkout for free. (Take that Redbox. And you, Netflix for not having the movie or season I reallllly wanted to watch!) They also loan equipment like bluray players, laptops and hotspots. Plus, study rooms on the second level are available. As an adult-- THEY LOAN ART, ya'all! A Digital Media Lab also lives here with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Software. And their digital library is impressive with Kanopy, Local Music Project, RBdigital and more! Parking CAN be an issue-- I'd recommend the Dubuque Street Ramp, which is a block away. First hour free. The staff at the ICPL is wonderful. So helpful and knowledgable, with a smile worn MOST of the time. Also, don't forget a reusable bag for all your checked out goodies!

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.