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Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Gincy Hartin plays a guitar and sings in front of a white background.

Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Gincy Hartin plays a guitar and sings in front of a white background.

Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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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

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Expressive Arts with Tanager

Friday, August 8, 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. 

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Back to School Social

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Urban Plaza at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Family Programs, Foundation, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Families are invited to mark the milestone of starting kindergarten at our Back to School Social. 

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Early Learning Story Time

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. 

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Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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! 

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Sensory Story Time

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

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.

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Expressive Arts with Tanager

Friday, August 15, 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. 

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Friends of the Library Farmers Market Book Sale

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 7:30am - 12:00pm
Urban Plaza at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale, Books and Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books on the Urban Plaza in front of the Fourth Avenue doors of the Downtown Library.

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"A Minecraft Movie" Showing & Building Activities

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for a free screening of "A Minecraft Movie" and participate in different building activities!

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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.! 

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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. 

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Friends of the Library Farmers Market Book Sale

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 7:30am - 12:00pm
Urban Plaza at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale, Books and Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books on the Urban Plaza in front of the Fourth Avenue doors of the Downtown Library.

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Button Making

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Drop in during the Farmers Market to create buttons from premade and DIY designs!

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Read to Dogs

Thursday, September 18, 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.! 

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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