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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
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Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

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How to Search & Apply for Reliable Jobs Online

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
:

 The internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin.

Tango Práctica

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
:

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of Tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended.

Required
Wooden dragon painted blue and light green

Make a Laser Cut Dragon

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
School Age, Teen
:

Create a beautiful laser-cut dragon as a family! Use acrylic paint pens to decorate your dragon before assembling it. See how the dragons were made using the library's laser cutter and learn how to use the library's Maker Spaces. 

Required
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Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

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Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Logo of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. City City of Five Seasons tree, in green, with the words, "Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission," in black.

Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Logo of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. City City of Five Seasons tree, in green, with the words, "Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission," in black.

Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.