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, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library Program Type: 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 Cedar Rapids Chess Club Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, February 26, 2026 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 designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. 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 Cat Café Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library Program Type: Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult Meet cool adoptable kittens and cats while you enjoy cool treats and fun activities! After you become acquainted with our feline friends, make a cat toy for your own cat or the adoptable cats, create a cat button, and check out cat books. View Details
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 Leah Casey: Ladd Library Gallery All Day Ladd Library Program Type: Special Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult Multimedia artist Leah Casey will exhibit at the Ladd Library Gallery this spring. View Details
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 Maker Fest Feature with Collins Aerospace: Downtown Library, Skywalk Gallery All Day Downtown Library Program Type: Maker Room and Technology, Special Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult In conjunction with the Third Annual Maker Fest: Making in Space, we welcome community partner Collins Aerospace to the Downtown Library's Skywalk Gallery. View Details
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 Susan Creamer Joy: Third Floor Gallery All Day Downtown Library Program Type: Special Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult Join us in the Third Floor Gallery for an exhibition of painting by Susan Creamer Joy.In her own words: 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, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Beems Auditorium A/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 Cedar Rapids Chess Club Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Whipple Auditorium 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, March 5, 2026 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 designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. View Details
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Expressive Arts With Tanager Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers at the Downtown Library. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. View Details
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 National Cereal Day Celebration Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library Program Type: Family Programs Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult Come celebrate National Cereal Day at the library! Help yourself to snacks from the cereal bar and stick around for fun cereal-themed crafts and activities. View Details
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group Family Art Night: Oil Pastels at the Downtown Library Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teen Join us for Family Art Night this Spring! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Cedar Rapids Chess Club Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Whipple Auditorium 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, March 12, 2026 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 designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Pi Day Story Time Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Join us on Pi Day for a pie-themed story time. Complete a pie activity and challenge the librarian to see who can remember the most numbers in pi! 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, March 18, 2026 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 Cedar Rapids Chess Club Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Whipple Auditorium 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, March 19, 2026 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 designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. View Details
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, March 19, 2026 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 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, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers at the Downtown Library. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. View Details
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 Literary Mini Golf Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library Program Type: Family Programs, Games and Activities Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult Tee up to explore the library and enjoy book-themed mini-golf holes. Drop-in anytime between 1-3 pm to pick up a map and score card. Balls and putters will be located with each hole. All ages are welcome to test their putting skills! View Details
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group Family Art Night: Oil Pastels at Ladd Library Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teen Join us for Family Art Night this winter! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
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, March 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Beems Auditorium A/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