Temporary Cards Issued to a person who will be residing in Cedar Rapids for a time period of up to six weeks without establishing residency. Holders of temporary cards are limited to having five items checked out at any given time. Also issued to an individual who is in the process of meeting the requirements for a Cedar Rapids library card or an Open Access card. Open Access Cards Issued at no cost for one year to an individual residing in an area that is serviced by an Iowa library that has been legally established under provisions of the Iowa code and participates in the Open Access program. Contract Cards Issued to incorporated cities without a legally established public library which contract with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for library services.
All persons living within the corporate limits of the contracting city are eligible for a free card.
Nonresident Cards Issued to individuals who cannot qualify for any other type of library card at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. This card is issued at an annual cost determined by the library director. Metro Library Network Cards Issued to at no cost to residents of Marion, Hiawatha, and Cedar Rapids. This card is good at all public library locations in metro area and entitles the owner to access a full range of materials and services.