Event List

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! 

The Between the Covers book group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. If you enjoy reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the book group fo...

Create a simple yet lovely table runner for your home. If you can sew a straight line, you can make this table runner! Basic sewing skills are required for this program. Registrati...

Teens will learn how to use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs. They'll be able to learn at their own pace and set their creative direction. Questions...

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for litera...

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet on the first and third Wednesdays each month for adventure and excitement. Bring...

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 universa...

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 inter...

Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.First Thursdays from 2-4 pm, staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Com...

Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.  Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice) where you will...

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. Tanager's Expressive Arts program offers arts activities and preve...

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to ...

Youth ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the library’s Youth Advisory Club (YAC). YAC meets on the first Friday of the month to help plan teen programs, sign up for libr...

Create spring art in a variety of forms: chalk, poetry, beads, and more! All ages welcome. Arts and crafts will be in the Commons, Children's Area, and outside (weather permit...

Create a simple yet lovely table runner for your home. If you can sew a straight line, you can make this table runner! Basic sewing skills are required for this program. Registrati...

Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students. 

Attendees are invited to a special story time with local author Charlotte Gunnufson! Charlotte's new book "Hard Hat Hank and the Sky-High Solution" has been recently released. Chil...

Create a simple yet lovely table runner for your home. If you can sew a straight line, you can make this table runner! Basic sewing skills are required for this program. Registrati...

Maker Spaces closed for appointments.

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for litera...

Bring your favorite trading card game and join us for light, casual play on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Magic The Gathering and Pokémon TCG take center stage, or...

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 universa...

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 inter...

Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.  Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice) where you will...