Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library

08/28/2026

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Books. B**r. And a little bit of Dolly. 🍺📚

This Sunday from 12 to 2PM we are hosting a Book Swap right here in Czech Village in honor of the release of our brand new Library L***r and the opening of the new Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch. In collaboration with I'll Meet You There right across the street we are celebrating everything a good community library stands for.

And if Dolly Parton has taught us anything it is that books and the people who love them deserve to be celebrated every single chance you get.

Bring at least one book to swap with the community. Any extra books will be donated to the Friends of the Library. Good reads. Cold Library L***r. Czech Village doing what it does best.

Come as you are. See you Sunday. 🙌


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07/31/2026

Book Sale, Saturday August 1st,
is CANCELLED.
See you on the 15th.

05/30/2026

First Farmers Market Book Sale! We're here til noon at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library!

04/24/2026

🚨📚 TOMORROW! The Big Blowout Book Sale at the Cherry Building basement from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and every single used book is only $1.

Vintage finds. Classic sets. Kids’ favorites. Cookbooks. Fiction and nonfiction. Surprises around every corner. One day only—once it’s over, it’s over.

Stock up, save big, and support literacy and the new Busse Branch.
See you tomorrow at 329 10th Ave SE.

04/20/2026

🔥📖 Whether you love mysteries, memoirs, cookbooks, classics, or children’s stories, the Big Blowout Book Sale has something waiting for you, and it’s all just $1 per book.

Browse a huge selection in the Cherry Building (329 10th Ave SE) basement and feel good knowing every purchase supports the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library and their commitment to literacy and the new Busse Branch capital campaign.

Saturday, April 25 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

You never know what treasure you’ll find.

04/17/2026

📚✨ One Day. One Dollar. One Incredible Chance. The Big Blowout Book Sale is coming April 25, and it’s going to be a book‑lover’s dream. Every used book — fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, kids’ titles, vintage gems, and more — is just $1 each.
Join us in the historic Cherry Building basement (329 10th Ave SE) from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and discover thousands of great‑quality books at can’t‑miss prices. When the doors close, the deals are gone.
All proceeds support literacy programs and the Friends’ $250,000 pledge to the new Busse Branch on Cedar Rapids’ westside.
Learn more: crlibrary.org/friends

04/11/2026

Big Spring Book Sale continues through 5 pm Sunday! We're at the main Cedar Rapids Public Library . Come on down!

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

🎉📖 Tomorrow is the Big Spring Book Sale, happening April 10–12, 2026, and the excitement is REAL. Whether you’re hunting for recent releases, stocking up on kids’ books, or eyeing those beautiful giftable titles, this sale has something for every kind of reader.

🕘 Sale Hours:
• April 10: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• April 11: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• April 12: 1–5 p.m. (Box Day — fill a box for $10!)

The three‑day sale spans two floors at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE.

With thousands of books priced at $1–$3 and a curated selection of premium finds, this is one of the best book‑buying opportunities in the region. Grab your tote bags, clear some shelf space, and get ready to shop!

04/08/2026

📚⏳ The countdown is officially ON! The Big Spring Book Sale is almost here, and the excitement is blooming right along with the season. Join us April 10–12, 2026 at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library for one of Eastern Iowa’s biggest and most beloved book‑shopping weekends.

🕘 Hours:
• Fri, April 10: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Sat, April 11: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Sun, April 12: 1–5 p.m. (Box Day — fill a box for $10!)
Location: Two floors at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE.

Nearly 10,000 books, two floors of treasures, $1 kids’ books, and unbelievable deals on mysteries, biographies, almost‑new releases, classics, and gorgeous giftables. Spring into savings — your next favorite read is just days away.