Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation

10/07/2026

One of the best ways to celebrate the freedom to read is to read a book that has been challenged or banned.

The freedom to read means having the opportunity to discover stories, perspectives, and ideas—even when they challenge us.

This is Banned Books Week. Choose a book. Start a conversation. Make your voice heard.

This week is Banned Books Week, so we're resharing this list of the Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025, as compiled by the American Library Association.

As part of Banned Books Week, we are celebrating the freedom to read! This year we are highlighting books that mean something to each of us, asking all of our patrons and fellow readers to "Pass it On" so that book can find the next reader. Did any of these challenged books mean something to you? What other books do you want to pass on to others? Tell us in the comments!

See the Most Challenged Books list here:
https://www.crlibrary.org/news/check-these-out-top-11-most-challenged-books-2025

09/25/2026

What a day to 🦋📚

Thank you to everyone who gave, shared, stopped for a Dolly-inspired drink, or helped spread the word about Cedar Rapids’ Imagination Library.

Because of this community, more than 4,400 children receive a new book in the mail every month until they turn 5. Today, we celebrated the power of generosity—and helping our children learn to read so they can read to learn.

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is proud to be a local community partner for Imagination Library. There’s still time to support our Cedar Rapids Imagination Library program: bit.ly/GiveLikeDolly

09/25/2026

It’s Give Like Dolly Day!

Celebrate 9/25 by giving back.

Support early literacy by making a gift to Cedar Rapids’ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and help get books into the homes of children.

bit.ly/GiveLikeDolly

09/25/2026

It’s Give Like Dolly Day! 💕📚

Today, we’re celebrating Dolly’s incredible legacy of generosity by supporting something she was so passionate about: getting books into the hands of children.

Help us put more books into more homes across Cedar Rapids. Give today, share this post, or visit one of our Dolly Day partners.

bit.ly/GiveLikeDolly

Let’s !

09/25/2026

Need a little cup of ambition? ☕️✨

Head to Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery for the “Give Like Dolly” Cold Brew with Banana Cold Foam, or stop by Craft'd for the Dolly-inspired Coconut Latte and special “9-to-5” combo.

A delicious way to start the day and support a great cause: proceeds benefit Cedar Rapids’ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. 📚💕

09/24/2026

Tomorrow you can with a beverage in hand! ☕️

Visit Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery or Craft'd for their special Dolly-inspired drinks, with proceeds benefiting Cedar Rapids’ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Come for the coffee. Stay for the inspiration. Help put books into the hands of kids right here in Cedar Rapids. 📚

09/24/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 🦋

Give Like Dolly Day is almost here. Join us in celebrating Dolly's legacy of generosity by helping put books into the homes of Cedar Rapids' youngest readers.

Give a gift. Grab a Dolly-inspired drink. Share the love. Every bit helps our Cedar Rapids' Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program grow. 📚

09/23/2026

Make plans to this Friday, 9/25!

We’re excited to partner with Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery and for this Friday’s Give Like Dolly Day.

Feedwell will donate proceeds from its “Give Like Dolly” Cold Brew with Banana Cold Foam, while Craft’d will donate a percentage of proceeds from its Dolly-inspired Coconut Latte.

Craft’d will also offer a special “9-to-5” combo featuring the Dolly Latte and a slice of Dolly Parton cake, with proceeds benefiting the Library Foundation’s Imagination Library program.

We hope you support our Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library this Friday with a gift or by popping into our Dolly Day partners.

09/23/2026

📅Mark your calendars!

💝Give Like Dolly Day is coming this Friday, September 25.

📚Give Like Dolly Day honors Dolly’s legacy of generosity and her efforts to put books into the hands of children around the world. This year, we’re celebrating that spirit right here in Cedar Rapids.

Stay tuned this week for ways to support our local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program that mails books each month to over 4,400 children from birth to age 5.