Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

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Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Find us at parks around the city from Monday, June 9 to Friday, Aug. 1 for books, games, fun, and a few surprises, too. Each stop will feature an all-ages story time at the start of the program, followed by a variety of activities, games, and giveaways with our Mobile Technology Lab. 

  • Mondays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Jacolyn Park, 198 Jacolyn Dr. NW 

  • Tuesdays, 9-11 am, Noelridge Park, 4600 Council St. NE 

  • Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Hidder Park, 1248 10th St. SE 

  • Thursdays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Bever Park, 2700 Bever Ave. SE 

  • Fridays, noon-1 pm, Redmond Park, 1545 Third Ave. SE (no visit July 4) 

  • Fridays, 3-4 pm, Cleveland Park, 1600 Ninth Ave. SW (no visit July 4) 

Disclaimer(s)

Learn more about our accessibility resources here.

Severe Weather Policy:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library values and prioritizes the safety of our patrons and staff. During extreme weather, outdoor outreach programs will be cancelled in accordance with Iowa Department of Public Health guidelines, including:

  • Tornado or Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
  • Heat Index above 100 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Wind Chill below 10 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Air Quality Index over 150

Outdoor outreach may also be cancelled at the discretion of the Library Director or library management.

All decisions will be made no later than 30 minutes before the start of an outdoor program. Cancellations will be communicated on the library’s social media channels and on this events calendar.