Library Closed

Both locations of the library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. 

Event List

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Age Group
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Friday Afternoon Magic

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
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Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

"A Minecraft Movie" Showing & Building Activities

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Join us for a free screening of "A Minecraft Movie" and participate in different building activities!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen 3D Print Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen
:

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. This club generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, August 20, 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.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, August 20, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Art

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen
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Join us to discover new art materials and enhance your skills!

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Basic Sewing Class: Farmers Market Tote Bag

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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This strong fabric shopping bag will hold your fruits and vegetables, your groceries or your favorite project when you are out and about! It is easy to make and reduces plastic waste.

Required
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tango Práctica

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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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
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, August 22, 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. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Friday Afternoon Magic

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Speed Competition

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
:

Individuals and teams will compete in an all-ages speed race to finish their jigsaw puzzle the fastest!

Registration link: Coming Friday, Aug. 1, at 10 am.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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
:

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
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Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. 

Required
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
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Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

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
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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
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Socially Anxious Hangout Group

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
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Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.) 

Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Ladd Library, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Ladd Library, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
:

Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.