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Cedar Rapids Public Library Seeks Submissions for Public Art

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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.

Interested artists should submit their qualifications by February 29, 2012 through CAFÉ™, a free online interactive system.

To view project descriptions, budgets, and details about how to apply for these opportunities, please visit www.callforentry.org, click on “Call Listings,” scroll down to “Cedar Rapids Public Library Public Art Commissions,” and select “View More Info.” Interested artists can click on “Apply for this Call” to create a free account and submit their application.

For more information on the Public Art Task Force and the two art commissions, contact Amber Mussman at (319) 739-0404 or mussmana@crlibrary.org.

What’s the value?

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We talk a lot these days about the value of the public library. The way we communicate and the way we receive our information has changed dramatically in the past 25 years and the library must adapt to meet the needs of the user. We are constantly looking at new ways to bring value to you.

According to the State Library of Iowa, since 1999, library visits to Iowa public libraries increased 41 percent and the number of materials checked out rose 22 percent (1999 to 2009).  On average, Iowans checked out 78,636 items a day from their public libraries.

We have asked you before why you value the library, but now we are asking you to put a number to it! Using out library calculator, find out what you save each month by using the library. You may be surprised to see how much it is. And then send us a note or post here to let us know the total savings to your family.

Click here to get to our calculator.