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		<title>‘Righteous Porkchop’ is 2012 selection for Linn Area Reads program</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:49:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An acclaimed investigation into the conditions and effects of factory farms has been selected as the 2012 title for the community reading program known as Linn Area Reads. “Righteous Porkchop: Finding a Life and Good Food Beyond Factory Farms” by Nicolette Hahn Niman will be the centerpiece of this year’s programming. Linn Area Reads is a program of the Metro Library Network, which is made up of the Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha Public Libraries. <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/02/21/righteous-porkchop-is-2012-selection-for-linn-area-reads-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=607&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>CRPL Foundation Wins National Fundraising Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is the winner of the prestigious Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award.  The award is presented annually to a library organization for exhibiting meritorious achievement in carrying out a project to secure new funding resources for a public or academic library. <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/02/14/crpl-foundation-wins-national-fundraising-award/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=602&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Every Child Ready to Read</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cedar Rapids Public Library has always focused on children's literacy and preparing children for school. Now they are pushing that mission even further by implementing tools from the Every Child Ready to Read program developed by the Public Library Association (PLA) and the Association for Library Service to Young Children (ALSC). <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/02/06/every-child-ready-to-read/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=593&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>781.65: Jazz in the Stacks at the Cedar Rapids Library</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cedar Rapids Public Library invites you to attend a swinging songbook of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart with the Dennis McPartland Quintet in 781.65: Jazz in the Stacks. This free musical performance will be held on Friday, February 10, &#8230; <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/30/781-65-jazz-in-the-stacks-at-the-cedar-rapids-library/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=587&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Cedar Rapids Public Library Seeks Submissions for Public Art</title>
		<link>http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/16/cedar-rapids-public-library-seeks-submissions-for-public-art/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cedar Rapids Public Library Public Art Task Force is seeking qualifications from artists for two projects associated with the new downtown library. Opportunities exist for artists to create a sculpture for the Urban Plaza, as well as a southern exterior art installation. <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/16/cedar-rapids-public-library-seeks-submissions-for-public-art/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=574&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Cedar Rapids Public Library Annual Report</title>
		<link>http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/11/cedar-rapids-public-library-annual-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each year, the Cedar Rapids Public Library presents the City Council and the community with an annual report. The goal of the annual report is to share information such as the annual Library operating budget, some valuable statistics, and highlight some of the successes from throughout the fiscal year. The Library presented the Annual Report to the City Council at last night's meeting and is very excited to share it with the public online now. We hope you will enjoy the unique format and share it with your friends and family. <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/11/cedar-rapids-public-library-annual-report/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=560&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Cedar Rapids Public Library Seeks Public Input on West Side Branch</title>
		<link>http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/06/cedar-rapids-public-library-seeks-public-input-on-west-side-branch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cedar Rapids Public Library board is asking for the public’s input on the selection of a permanent location for the west-side library branch. <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/06/cedar-rapids-public-library-seeks-public-input-on-west-side-branch/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=554&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Library eBooks from CRPL</title>
		<link>http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/03/library-ebooks-from-crpl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our reference staff has created these easy to follow instructions for using your new e-Reader with the Library!  <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2012/01/03/library-ebooks-from-crpl/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=548&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>CRPL Offers Free E-Reader Classes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you get a new e-reader this holiday season? The Cedar Rapids Public Library has hundreds of ebooks available to card holders. Attend one of our upcoming Library E-Book Informational Sessions and learn how easy it is to access our titles for your new device! <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2011/12/28/crpl-offers-free-e-reader-classes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=544&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Library Ebooks Quick Start Guide</title>
		<link>http://connect.crlibrary.org/2011/12/27/library-ebooks-quick-start-guide/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you receive an ereader as a gift this year? Downloading ebooks from the Cedar Rapids Public Library is easier than ever. Follow these helpful guidelines or visit the help section of the OverDrive site for more information. <a href="http://connect.crlibrary.org/2011/12/27/library-ebooks-quick-start-guide/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=connect.crlibrary.org&amp;blog=13997586&amp;post=537&amp;subd=connecttocrlibrary&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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