Coon Rapids Public Library

Welcome to the Coon Rapids Public Library. The library is your one stop source for all of your informational needs. We have a large selection of books, magazines, newspapers, and electronic resources available to be checked out by our library card holders. Here you will also find electronic resources, news, announcements, and a calendar of upcoming library events!

Look for our Storytime flyer for 2024-2025 dates/times on the Services tab under "For Children"!

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Featured Events

Nov 06

Michelle Cowan, Iowa Author, "Better, Not Bitter" Finding Forgiveness Through the Grieving Process

Nov 6, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

This author was born in Harlan, and went to school at Irwin-Kirkman High School (now a part of IKM-Manning). She also has a podcast "From Loss to Light". Her message is all about finding forgiveness through the grieving process. Come hear her talk about her journey Wednesday.

Nov 11

Veteran's Day, Library will be closed

Nov 11, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Nov 12

CR-B K-3rd grade visits

Nov 12, 2024, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

CR-B K-3rd grade visits

CR-B K-3rd graders will be visiting today, so the library may be a bit noisier than usual, but feel free to come and still use our library. (If you need more quiet time, please try to plan around this time to come in.)

Nov 13

Story Time--Choose Kindness

Nov 13, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Come join us for story time. This month our topic is kindness in celebration of World Kindness Day! We'll ready stories, do flannel boards, stick puppets, and maybe even sing a song or two--just have a great time a the library! Story time is for children ages 2-5 years old with an adult caregiver.

Nov 13

Monthly Library Board Meeting

Nov 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Our monthly library board will meet in the city council chambers. The agenda will be posted no less than 24 hrs prior to the meeting. This is a public meeting, so anyone is invited to attend.

Nov 14

CR-B K-3rd grade visits

Nov 14, 2024, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

CR-B K-3rd grade visits

Nov 15

CR-B PreK visits today

Nov 15, 2024, 10:20 AM – 10:50 PM

CR-B PreK visits

CR-B PreK will be visiting today, so the library may be a bit noisier than usual, but feel free to come and still use our library. (If you need more quiet time, please try to plan around this time to come in.)

Nov 15

CR-B PreK visits today

Nov 15, 2024, 2:20 PM – 2:50 PM

CR-B PreK visits

Nov 19

Monthly Story Time--Turkeys with Carroll County Conservation

Nov 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Come join us with Carroll Co. Conservation Education Specialists as we learn all about turkeys! Story time is for children ages 2-5 years old with an adult caregiver.

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