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Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Ladd Library

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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

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Wilderman's Treetop Tales with Chad Elliott

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Musician Chad Elliott holding a guitar against the background of a white house

Wilderman's Treetop Tales with Chad Elliott

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Musician Chad Elliott holding a guitar against the background of a white house

Wilderman's Treetop Tales with Chad Elliott

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

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Absolute Science: Laser Show

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Jan 1 2026 Thu

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Jan 8 2026 Thu

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees

4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Downtown Library

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Jan 31 2026 Sat

Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

12:00pm - 4:00pm

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Downtown Library

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Feb 5 2026 Thu

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees

4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Downtown Library

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Apr 2 2026 Thu

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees

4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Downtown Library

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May 7 2026 Thu

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees

4:00pm - 5:30pm

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