This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Art Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Union at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Teen Join us to discover new art materials and enhance your skills! View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Beginner Sewing Class: Farmers Market Tote Bag Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Technology Classroom at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology Age Group: Teen, Adult Please Note: You must be able to operate a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight line. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Tango Práctica Thursday, August 21, 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. View Details Registration Required
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, August 21, 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 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.! View Details
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Expressive Arts with Tanager Friday, August 22, 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. View Details
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Friday Afternoon Magic Friday, August 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3). View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jigsaw Puzzle Speed Competition Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library Program Type: Games and Activities Age Group: Teen, Adult Individuals and teams will compete in an all-ages speed race to finish their jigsaw puzzle the fastest! View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Future Forward: Skills for Career Success Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Teen, Adult Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career! View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Computer Skills Training Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult Computer Skills Training View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Craft Your Perfect Resume Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Opportunity Center at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Teen, Adult Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities. View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Future Forward: Skills for Career Success Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Teen, Adult Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career? View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Craft Your Perfect Resume Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm Opportunity Center at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Teen, Adult Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities. View Details
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dungeons & Dragons Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm 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 weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided. View Details
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, August 27, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Chair Yoga Thursday, August 28, 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 Bayer of Toula Yoga will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. Register Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group How to Impress at your Job Interview Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Teen, Adult A successful job interview can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities, and preparation is essential. View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Tango Práctica Thursday, August 28, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Whipple Auditorium 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. View Details
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group Make a Laser Cut Dragon Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology Age Group: School Age, Teen Create a beautiful laser-cut dragon as a family! Use acrylic paint pens to decorate your dragon before assembling it. See how the dragons were made using the library's laser cutter and learn how to use the library's Maker Spaces. Full View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group Socially Anxious Hangout Group Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Conference Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Games and Activities Age Group: Adult Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.) View Details
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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group "Sonder," a Solo Show by Lauren Manninen: Third Floor Gallery All Day Downtown Library Program Type: Special Performances Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult "Sonder" explores the quiet weight of intertwined living beings. Each individual human, animal, or plant carries their own inner experiences and climate. View Details
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Art Happens Here: Skywalk Gallery All Day Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult Libraries are full of stories—and so are the people who work in them. View Details