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Square.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fiction.jpgfictionThis is the view looking down into fiction from second floor.2013-06-26T13:46:57+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/may-20-downtown-library-construction-update/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/south-view-2.jpgSouth View 2https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/south-view.jpgSouth Viewhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/urban-plaza-3.jpgUrban Plaza 3This plaza faces Greene Square Park and will be a comfortable place to sit and read when the weather is pleasant.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/urban-plaza-2.jpgUrban Plaza 2The site is prepped for drainage, terracing, and the new sculpture, "Regeneration," which will be installed on July 11.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/urban-plaza-1.jpgUrban Plaza 1The Urban Plaza is currently under construction.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sorter-2.jpgSorter 2The automated materails handling system takes returns from three places: the drive up drop, an interior drop, and the second floor drop. https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/main-stair.jpgMain StairThis is the new main staircase in the library, offering a spectacular view with an interactive light wall beside it.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sorter-1.jpgSorter 1An automated materials handling system takes the burden off of staff and brings your returned materials into a room, checks them in, and automatically sorts them to the correct bins for easy shelving.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ameoba-light.jpgAmeoba LightThe light fixture is reflected in the glass on all 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11X172013-03-15T15:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/downtown-library-construction-update-3/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/auditorium-ceiling.jpgauditorium ceilingThe ceiling in the auditorium has special treatment for sound.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/auditorium.jpgauditoriumThe auditorium continues completion.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/nonfiction.jpgnonfictionThe nonfiction area on the secnod floor also gets drop ceiling treatments.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/computers.jpgcomputersThis is a view of the future Technology Commons. Customers will come here to use a computer or take a class.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/childrens.jpgchildrensThe Children's Library continues to take shape with drop ceilings being installed.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/staircase.jpgstaircaseThe stairs are in place and the light wall is awaiting completion.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/adult-fiction.jpgadult fictionThe drywall is up on the ceiling of the fiction area.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/customer-service-commons.jpgcustomer service commonsDrywall continues to be finished throughout the building. 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Window2013-01-18T15:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2013/01/02/downtown-library-construction-update-2/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/from-the-railroad-tracks.jpgfrom the railroad trackshttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nonfiction.jpgnonfictionhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/south-entrance.jpgsouth entrancehttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/light-monitor.jpglight monitorhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/green-roof.jpggreen roofhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/childrens-programming-room.jpgchildren's programming roomhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bathroom.jpgbathroomhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/unconference-room.jpgunconference roomhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/two-study-rooms.jpgtwo study rooms2013-01-02T16:08:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/cedar-rapids-public-library-holds-free-ereader-classes/2012-12-27T16:31:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/writers-their-books/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/book2.jpgbook2https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/books2.jpgbooks2https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/book.jpgbook2012-12-21T20:10:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/12/17/downtown-library-construction-update/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/swiss-pearl.jpgswiss 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through2012-12-17T15:45:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/a-jobs-lab-success-story/2012-12-13T17:36:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/book-vending-machine-the-biblio-mat/2012-12-12T22:02:11+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/americas-facebook-generation-is-reading-strong/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/woman.jpgwomanImage from Huffington Post 8.15.122012-12-10T09:02:28+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/library-construction-projects-continue-to-progress/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/windows.jpgwindowsWindows will wrap around the front corner of the building, allowing for much natural light.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/exterior.jpgexteriorThe exterior of the building has changed dramatically since construction began.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/drywall.jpgdrywallDrywall is going up in the back.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/view-from-stage.jpgview from stageThe view from the auditorium stage is fantastic.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/second-floor-skylight.jpgsecond floor skylightLight floods the second floor through windows and a large light monitor.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/looking-out-of-fiction.jpglooking out of fictionThe Fiction section.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/inside-childrens-programming-room.jpginside childrens programming roomThe Children's Programming Room is full of light.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/green-roof-tiles.jpggreen roof tilesPavers are installed on the Living & Learning Roof.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/front-of-fiction.jpgfront of fictionThe auditorium sits above the fiction section.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/elevator.jpgelevatorThe elevator is beginning to be installed.2012-12-04T15:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/about/2013-07-24T19:51:08+00:00weekly0.6https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/horizons-and-cedar-rapids-public-library-present-santa-for-seniors/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/santa-for-seniors-2011-2.jpgSanta for Seniors 2011 2Last year the CRPL helped collect necessary items for home bound seniors through Horizon's Santa for Seniors program for the first time. 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Invitehttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amber.jpgAmber2012-11-09T22:08:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/10/26/celebrating-progress-in-cedar-rapids/2012-10-26T14:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/banned-book-week-continues-the-grapes-of-wrath/2012-10-04T13:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/10/03/banned-book-week-continues-harry-potter/2012-11-29T05:39:04+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/banned-book-week-2012/2012-10-01T13:28:11+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/show-your-card-and-be-rewarded-2/2012-09-04T13:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/cedar-rapids-public-library-partners-with-community-organizations-to-promote-literacy-in-preparation-for-inside-out-with-tony-hawk/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/picmonkey-collage.jpgPicMonkey Collagehttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kids-on-course-van-buren.jpgkids on course van burenhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jane-boyd-2.jpgjane boyd 2https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo.jpgphotohttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/waypoint.jpgwaypoint2012-08-30T20:25:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/08/24/first-pallet-of-books/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cdocuments-and-settingsdavidcapplication-datafujifilmfinepixviewerstemp0822-130627dscf2039.jpgCDocuments and SettingsdavidcApplication DataFUJIFILMFinePixViewerSTemp0822-130627DSCF2039Members of the Baker & Taylor Staff in front of the first pallet of books for the new Cedar Rapids Public Libraryhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120803-cr-public-library-project-update_page_01.jpg120803 CR Public Library Project Update_Page_01Members of the Baker & Taylor Staff in front of the first pallet of books for the new Cedar Rapids Public Libraryhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cdocuments-and-settingsdavidcapplication-datafujifilmfinepixviewerstemp0822-130627dscf2040.jpgCDocuments and SettingsdavidcApplication DataFUJIFILMFinePixViewerSTemp0822-130627DSCF2040Members of the Baker & Taylor Staff in front of the first pallet of books for the new Cedar Rapids Public Library2012-08-24T20:59:00+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/latest-cedar-rapids-public-library-construction-update/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120817-cr-public-library-project-update_page_01.jpg120817 CR Public Library Project Update_Page_012012-08-22T14:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/adult-summer-reading-program-prize-winner/2012-08-17T14:37:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/08/07/update-on-the-cedar-rapids-public-library-construction/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skylight.jpgSkylightThe signature elliptical shape on the roof of the building is actually a skylight that filters light into the second floor. https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/view-from-green-roof.jpgView from green roofhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/second-floor.jpgSecond FloorOur second floor will remain open to the first floor, creating a sense of wide open space.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/second-floor-looking-at-park.jpgSecond floor looking at parkStanding in the second floor non-fiction/media library with a view of Greene Square.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/patio.jpgPatioOur new library will have a patio for use during the nice weather months. https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/patio-exterior.jpgPatio exteriorhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/inside-childrens-library.jpgInside Childrens LibraryOur children's library will be nearly twice the size of the last one, with a beautiful view of the park.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/view-from-parking-ramp1.jpgView from parking ramphttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/childrens-programming-room.jpgChildrens Programming RoomThis is the start of the walls for the children's programming room. 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Hy-Vee.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wilson-hyvee-fundraiser.jpgWilson HyVee fundraiserThe staff of the Wilson Avenue Hy-Vee presented Library Director Bob Pasicznyuk and CRPL Foundation Director Katie Geiken with a check for $1,490 to support the West Side Story: Campaign to Build a Permanent West Side 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die2010-12-13T20:04:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/12/09/video-self-check-at-the-cedar-rapids-public-library/2010-12-09T22:04:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/ebook-devices-cheat-sheet-for-libraries/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ebook-cheat-sheet.jpgebook-cheat-sheet2010-12-03T16:52:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/new-items-added-regularly/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/beauty_and_the_beast_1.jpgbeauty_and_the_beast_1https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/expendables-meet-the-team.jpgexpendables-meet-the-teamhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/eat-pray-love-movie-poster.jpgeat-pray-love-movie-posterhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/charlie-st-cloud-movie-poster.jpgCharlie-St-Cloud-Movie-Posterhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-01.jpgscott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-01https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/lottery-ticket.jpglottery tickethttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cats___dogs-_the_revenge_of_kitty_galore_2.jpgCats___Dogs _The_Revenge_of_Kitty_Galore_2https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/the_kids_are_all_right_5.jpgThe_Kids_Are_All_Right_52013-06-24T16:06:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/self-checks-are-here/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/selfcheck.jpgselfcheckOur new self-checks make checking out all of your materials quick and easy!https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laptop-bar.jpglaptop barNow the desk functions as a laptop bar.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/former-desk-area.jpgformer desk areaThe desk is gone. Now you can pick up your reserved items from the shelf.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/current-desk.jpgcurrent deskFormer Circulation Desk2010-11-30T20:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/cedar-rapids-public-library-continues-to-make-changes/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/desk1.jpgdeskThis is the current desk, which will soon shift to become a laptop bar.2010-11-24T16:03:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/11/12/self-checks-arrive-after-thanksgiving/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/desk.jpgdeskOur current set-up includes a large circulation desk. This will move to become a lap-top bar in the coming weeks.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/self-check.jpgSelf CheckThis is one of our new self-check stations, without the equipment yet installed.2010-11-12T21:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/ebooks-and-audiobooks-available-from-the-librarys-website/2010-11-11T22:27:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/what-is-a-public-library/2010-11-03T15:29:00+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/10/27/red-wall-gallery/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/art-system-3.jpgart system 3The Corner House Gallery came and installed our new "Click Rail" art hanging system on Tuesday. 2010-10-27T14:11:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/10/20/in-the-armstrong-centre/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dvd-holders.jpgdvd holdersThese are new dvd holders that allow us to show off our collection of dvds so that you can see exactly what is available!https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dvd-shelves.jpgdvd shelvesThis is an example of the forward facing shelving we are using at the downtown library location.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/downtown-2.jpgdowntown 2We added three computers to the downtown library location. These three are set up in the front of the space near the windows. https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/downtown-1.jpgdowntown 1This is the way the downtown location looks now!https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0106.jpgIMG_0106This is the way the downtown location looked prior to the reconfiguration.2010-10-20T14:18:55+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/things-are-moving-right-along/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/service-desk.jpgService DeskThis is an example of the new service desks we will be installing in the library this fall. There will be two. Staff will be out on the floor with customers. You can spot them wearing bright orange lanyards!https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/current-desk.jpgcurrent deskThe current desk will be moved to create a laptop bar. We will go from using a large desk to two smaller, less intimidating service desks.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/new-periodical-section.jpgnew periodical sectionThe periodicals moved to the area next to the QuickFlicks machines. https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/former-periodical-section.jpgFormer Periodical SectionThis is where the periodicals used to reside! They are moving beside the QuickFlicks machines to make room for the new Book Nook!https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/former-booknook1.jpgformer booknookThe Friends of the Library "Book Nook" moved from inside a small nook in the CRPL out to the main library. We will be using that space to install an automated sorter and book drop.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/former-booknook.jpgformer booknookThe Friends of the Library "2010-10-18T19:41:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/the-history-of-our-block/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/truenorth-map.jpgDowntown Destination Board 1TrueNorth Block2010-10-13T17:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/my-library-and-my-mother-your-library/2010-10-08T18:41:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/changes-are-coming/2010-10-07T13:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/28/whats-the-value/2010-09-28T14:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/quickflicks-machines-give-quick-access-to-the-hottest-dvds-cds-and-video-games/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/quickflicks-logo.gifquickflicks-logo2010-09-16T16:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/15/79/2010-09-15T17:24:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/cr-library-offers-free-downloadable-music/2010-09-09T19:09:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/young-professionals-reception/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/impactcr-event-2.gifImpactCR-Event-2CRPL Foundation Director Katie Geiken talks to two attendees about the way technology will be used in the new library.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/impactcr-event.gifImpactCR-EventLibrary Director Bob Pasicznyuk speaks to the crowd during the event.2010-08-31T20:32:48+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/building-our-future/2010-08-19T02:30:59+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/live-chat-on-shapecedarrapids-com/2010-08-18T17:44:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/cedar-rapids-library-to-use-sinclair-smokestack-bricks-in-new-library/2010-08-18T13:17:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/library-calculator/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/calculator.jpgcalculator2010-08-11T17:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/library-a-go-go/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/book-vending-machine.gifbook-vending-machine2010-08-09T14:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/young-professionals-invited-to-give-feedback-on-new-library-design-at-reception/2010-08-03T13:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/07/26/crpl-seek-teens-for-focus-group/2010-07-26T19:07:59+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/07/08/what-matters-to-you/2010-07-16T19:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/07/16/building-a-vision/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/darien21.jpgdarien2Darien, Connecticut Public Libraryhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/darien2.jpgdarien2https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/img_1570.jpgIMG_1570We saw wonderful neighborhood and community history integration in the Springfield-Greene County Library System in Missouri.https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn8251.jpgDSCN8251We saw interesting and unique marketing displays at libraries in Colorado.2010-07-16T19:26:35+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/06/29/time-capsule-removed-and-contents-shared/https://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_1667.jpgIMG_1667Time Capsule Contents2010-06-29T19:19:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/06/28/time-capsule-removal/2010-06-28T20:33:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/06/15/library-forums/2010-06-15T14:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/06/02/hello-world/2010-06-10T17:55:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connecttocrlibrary.wordpress.comdaily1.02016-07-29T12:09:18+00:00