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, November 26, 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...
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 "Adult" group. Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day Saturday, November 29, 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. Baby & Toddler Story Time Wednesday, December 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 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. CR Chess Club Wednesday, December 3, 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 "Adult" group. Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Commons at Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adult Event Details: 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...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby & Toddler Story Time Wednesday, December 10, 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. CR Chess Club Wednesday, December 10, 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 "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Commons at Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Event Details: Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby & Toddler Story Time Wednesday, December 17, 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. CR Chess Club Wednesday, December 17, 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. Read to Dogs Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Family Programs Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Event Details: Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a perform...
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 "Adult" group. Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day Saturday, December 27, 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.
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 "Adult" group. Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day Saturday, January 31, 2026 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.