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, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, 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, November 12, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, November 13, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Expressive Arts With Tanager Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, 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 Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Commons at Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community. Cancelled View Details
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Story Time Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Early Learning Age Group: Preschool, School Age Read stories, sing, dance, and play at this interactive story time. View Details
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Family Art Night: Window Clings and Sun Catchers Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age 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. 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, November 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, 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, November 19, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, November 20, 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. 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, November 20, 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, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, 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 Found Art Sculpture Program for Families Saturday, November 22, 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, Adult 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Family Art Night: Window Clings and Sun Catchers Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age 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. 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, November 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, 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, November 26, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Family Fort Day Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Family Programs Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Families are welcome to bring blankets and other fort-building materials to Family Fort Day at the library! We will have campfire stories and songs, and yummy snacks as we get cozy for the afternoon. 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, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, 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, December 3, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, December 4, 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. 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, December 10, 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 "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Commons at Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community. Cancelled 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, December 17, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Read to Dogs Thursday, December 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.! View Details