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

Event List

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Tai Chi for Older Adults

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
:

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

School's Out: Crafts & Games

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen
:

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. We'll have Mario Kart on WiiU and a wide variety of board and card games to play.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

LEGO & KEVA Plank Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age
:

Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students. 

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

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
:

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. 

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

Tango Práctica

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Register
Required
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi for Older Adults

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
:

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

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

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 "Adult" group.

Social Games for Older Adults: BINGO!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join us for a free community game of Bingo! First come, first play, with all necessary materials provided. There is no contribution, monetary or otherwise, required to play. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.

LEGO & KEVA Plank Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age
:

Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students. 

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, April 30, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. 

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

Tango Práctica

Thursday, May 1, 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.

Register
Required
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi for Older Adults

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
:

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

School's Out: Crafts & Games

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen
:

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. Design and make your own buttons!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Advisory Club

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
UnConference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen
:

Youth ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the library’s Youth Advisory Club (YAC). 

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

Superhero Day!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library-wide Program at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
:

Come dressed as your favorite superhero and use your super powers to complete fun challenges, activities, and crafts!  Activities will be in Beems A/B and Whipple, with a scavenger hunt in the Children's Area as well.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

LEGO & KEVA Plank Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age
:

Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students. 

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

Murder Mystery Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
:

Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans. Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library.  

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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 on the first and third Wednesdays each month for adventure and excitement. Bring your first-level character and be ready to dive in.