Event List

Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.  

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

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 the last. 

Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.  

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

Ready for an out-of-this-world adventure? Kids will design their own spacecraft, build a moon base, and discover how telescopes like the James Webb capture stunning images of our universe.

Linn County Conservation will lead an introduction to the many wild edibles that grow in our area, focusing on safety, identifying a few basic plants, and ethical harvest.

Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities. Join us in-person at the library for a fun-filled story time! This program is designed for children ages 2-5.
 

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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. Make friendship bracelets and card board animal sweaters.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program.

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities. Without a well-crafted resume, the chances of even having the opportunity to interview for the job is slim, no matter how qualified you may be. 

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! 

Learn scrapbooking techniques including photo layout, page design, embellishment, and journaling.

Book Lovers Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Ladd Library. All are welcome.

Spring book discussion selection:

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

Join us in the Opportunity Center with First Interstate Bank for an informative workshop focused on the importance of saving and practical strategies to grow your savings. 

Bring your favorite trading card game and join us for light, casual play on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Whether you're an adult English language learner or a native English speaker interested in helping others, our Job Readiness & English Conversation Group offers a unique opportunity to practice English while focusing on essen

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.

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 interaction and play. 

Join us to create a wreath out of old book pages.

The Internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin. This workshop can help!