Event List

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...

Electric guitar? Yes! Composers Blake Shaw (double bass) and Dan Padley (electric guitar) join the core ensemble to form an eclectic string quartet. Several jazz standards will be ...

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...

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 ...

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

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. 

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! 

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...

Create your own disco ball decor. Dye your disco decor or keep it classic – there are so many possibilities with this fun trend! Registration required. The library will provid...

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...

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...

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 ...

Use air dry clay to create your very own mini pinch pot.

When school is out, come to the library! Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to an hour of crafts, games, free books and more. We'll have Mario Kart on WiiU and a wide variety ...

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. 

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! 

Knolling is the practice of arranging everyday objects artistically. Attendees will learn the art of the flat lay and have a unique piece of art. Registration required. T...