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Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, July 11, 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. 

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Family Fun written over a green circle.

Pre-Pride Party

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Family-friendly dancing, karaoke, crafts, and fun will kick off the morning of the Cedar Rapids Pride Fest!

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Family Fun written over a green circle.

Literary Mini Golf

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Tee up to explore the library and enjoy some book-themed mini-golf holes. Drop-in anytime between 5:30-7 pm to the Children's Programming Room to pick up a map and score card. Balls and putters will be located with each hole.

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Read to Dogs

Thursday, July 17, 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
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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 performance at 7 p.m.! 

art supplies and words create art

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, July 18, 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. 

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
art supplies and words create art

Creative Build

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
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Join us to learn how to build structures with materials you can find around the house!

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
art supplies and words create art

Creative Build

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
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Join us to learn how to build structures with materials you can find around the house!

art supplies and words create art

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, July 25, 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
:

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

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
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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 out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
Linn County Extension Blender Bike

Blender Bike Adventure

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Linn County Extension will present an interactive demonstration of the Blender Bike, which uses pedal power to make healthy snacks like hummus and smoothies.