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Wilderman's Treetop Tales with Chad Elliott

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Songwriter and children's author Chad Elliott will perform songs from his "Wilderman's Treetop Tales" album. His interdisciplinary offering of art, music, and writing will allow the whole family to embrace wild imagination.

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

Wilderman's Treetop Tales with Chad Elliott

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Songwriter and children's author Chad Elliott will perform songs from his "Wilderman's Treetop Tales" album. His interdisciplinary offering of art, music, and writing will allow the whole family to embrace wild imagination.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 1, 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! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 2, 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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, July 3, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Friends of the Library Farmers Market Book Sale

Saturday, July 5, 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.

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

Giant Games & More at the Library

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen

While you visit the Farmers Market, stop in to the library for some giant games, button making, and a scavenger hunt! Activities will be located in the Children's area and Children's Programming Room.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, July 7, 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. 

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

Sam Rezz Circus Variety Show

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Join circus performer Sam Rezz for a dazzling show for all ages. From aerial feats to hula hoops to juggling, this show has something for everyone!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sam Rezz Circus Variety Show

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Join circus performer Sam Rezz for a dazzling show for all ages. From aerial feats to hula hoops to juggling, this show has something for everyone!

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

Sam Rezz Circus Variety Show

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Join circus performer Sam Rezz for a dazzling show for all ages. From aerial feats to hula hoops to juggling, this show has something for everyone!

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

Ice Cream Story Time

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Take a break from the heat at Ice Cream Story Time! Families will enjoy stories about cool treats, a tasty ice cream cup, and crafts and activities.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 8, 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! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 9, 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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sensory Story Time with Hopkins the Therapy Dog

Thursday, July 10, 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. With special guest Hopkins the therapy dog!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, July 11, 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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event