Event List

Teens are invited to game, create art, and vibe. Activities will alternate between gaming, art, and more! 

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

Join our fellowship on Saturdays this winter as we watch our way through the iconic “The Lord of the Rings” movie series, undertake Tolkien crafts, and show off our best Middle Earth costumes. 

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, laser cutters, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software. This club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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 us for Family Art Night this winter! 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.

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.

A successful job interview can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities, and preparation is essential.

Each family will get their own set of random LEGOs to complete a series of build challenges set by our librarian. Work together and have a little fun with this laid-back activity.

Join us to make Dice Towers that have been cut out using our laser cutters! Materials will be provided to paint and customize your tower.

Registration is required. 

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

Teens are invited to game, create art, and vibe. Activities will alternate between gaming, art, and more! 

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.

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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.

The internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources, as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin. This workshop can help!  

Join us every other Thursday for various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) projects. 

Drop by our crafts table to make a craft to honor Dolly Parton's 80th birthday. Crafts will be used to create a community display at Dolly's Birthday Party on Jan.

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, laser cutters, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software. This club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month.