Event List

Purchase new and gently used books for all ages and interests from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during their big fall book sale.

Purchase new and gently used books for all ages and interests from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during their big fall book sale.

Purchase new and gently used books for all ages and interests from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during their big fall book sale.

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.

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.

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.

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" with activities inspired by the novel such as camp cabin buttons, an Olympus photo opportunity, and Greek mythology-inspired games and crafts.

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.

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.

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Read stories, sing, dance, and play at this interactive story time. 

Join us for Family Art Night this fall! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

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.

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.

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.

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.! 

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Make one large sculpture or a group of smaller sculptures out of discarded materials and other items from the library's Maker Spaces. Families or groups can work together to create a one-of-a-kind art piece for their home.

Join us for Family Art Night this fall! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

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.