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Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 29, 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
Event Details:

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! 

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

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

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...

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

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

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

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...

Offsite Event
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, July 30, 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
Event Details:

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. Bri...

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

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...

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, July 31, 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
Event Details:

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...

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

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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...

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

Tango Práctica

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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-sol...

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

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

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...

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

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

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

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...

Offsite Event
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 1, 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
Event Details:

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 me...

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

Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Advisory Club

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

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...

Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, August 5, 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
Event Details:

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! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Between the Covers Book Club

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UnConference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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...

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen 3D Print Club

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

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 gene...

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

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

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...

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 6, 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
Event Details:

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. Bri...

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 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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...