Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation

09/09/2026

We’re getting ready to celebrate BIG! 🎉

Thank you to Cedar Graphics for supporting the Busse Branch Gala. Their generosity is helping us celebrate the opening of this incredible new space and the possibilities it will create for our community for generations to come.

09/05/2026

Thank you to our Gala event sponsor, GreenState Credit Union!

Come explore - and celebrate - our new library. The building features a biophilic design that brings natural elements into the space to create a warm, welcoming environment for everyone in our community.🌿

Tickets for the Busse Branch Gala are on sale now: bit.ly/BusseGalaTickets

09/04/2026

Thank you to our Bubbly Toast Sponsor, UFG Insurance!

Come raise a glass with us at the Busse Branch Gala. The celebration is Thursday, September 17, 7 pm. Get your tickets now: bit.ly/BusseGalaTickets

09/02/2026

🎉 Tickets are going FAST for the Busse Branch Gala!

Be among the first to step inside and experience the beautiful new Busse Branch on Thursday, September 17 at 7pm!

📚 Help us celebrate a place designed to inspire generations to come.

The ticket deadline is this Friday, September 4! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special evening. 🥂

🎟️ Get your tickets today: bit.ly/BusseGalaTickets

09/01/2026

The countdown is on, and energy is building! ⚡📚

Thanks to Energy Resources for their support of the Busse Branch Gala. We can't wait to celebrate with you on Thursday, September 17!

Tickets available here: bit.ly/BusseGalaTickets

08/29/2026

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Van Meter for helping make this celebration possible.

The Busse Branch Gala: Where Dreams Take Root is Thursday, September 17, 7pm. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating this new chapter for our community!

Get your tickets now: bit.ly/BusseGalaTickets

08/27/2026

Dolly knew a thing or two about the power of a good book—and we know a thing or two about celebrating them! 📚💕

Make plans this Sunday for books, beer, community, and Library Lager🍺 Details below.

Books. Beer. 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 Lager 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 Lager. Czech Village doing what it does best.

Come as you are. See you Sunday. 🙌


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08/25/2026