The city of Alburnett is considering not renewing its contract with the Metro Library Network.
Alburnett will host a public forum at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall to engage the community in the decision-making process.
The Metro Library Network, created in 1999, provides and shares materials and services across the Cedar Rapids metro area’s libraries.
Alburnett has a contract with the network to provide library services for Alburnett residents as the city does not have its own library.
With the current contract, all Alburnett residents have free access to metro network libraries in Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha. If the city decides to not renew, the residents would not be able to receive a library card from any of the metro network libraries.
Cedar Rapids adds delivery and personal shoppers
Andrea Jilovec, a patron services specialist, fulfills online book orders Dec. 19 at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library. Library staff have had to adapt to changing needs on an almost-daily basis during the pandemic. Among the chamges: Patrons can reserve materials to pick up by appointment at curbside or to have delivered for a fee to their door. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Craft kits are boxed Dev. 19 for patrons to pick up at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Andrea Jilovec, a patron services specialist, waves Dec. 19 to a colleague at the curbside pickup location. Patrons can schedule library loans curbside; the materials are packed in paper bags and left outside the building for the scheduled pickup appointment. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)