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Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
image of a fairy and the words early learning storytime

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
:

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
sensory story time

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
:

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
Family Fun written over a green circle.

Giant Games & More at the Library

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen
:

While you visit the Farmers Market, stop in to the library for some giant games, button making, and a scavenger hunt! Activities will be located in the Children's area and Children's Programming Room.

image of a fairy and the words early learning storytime

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. 

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
Illustration of animal puppets with the words "Story Time."

Ice Cream Story Time

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Take a break from the heat at Ice Cream Story Time! Families will enjoy stories about cool treats, a tasty ice cream cup, and crafts and activities.

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
image of a fairy and the words early learning storytime

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
:

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
Children petting Hopkins the Therapy Dog.

Sensory Story Time with Hopkins the Therapy Dog

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
:

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. With special guest Hopkins the therapy dog!

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
art supplies and words create art

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
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Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

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Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
Family Fun written over a green circle.

Pre-Pride Party

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Family-friendly dancing, karaoke, crafts, and fun will kick off the morning of the Cedar Rapids Pride Fest!

image of a fairy and the words early learning storytime

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
:

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. 

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
image of a fairy and the words early learning storytime

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
:

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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. 

Offsite Event
sensory story time

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
:

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.