Holiday Hours

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25. 

Event List

Featured Events

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Music Medley with the Collins Aerospace Band

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Holiday Express Maker Hours

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Maker Spaces at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Maker Room and Technology

Age Group:

Adult
Illustration of animal puppets with the words "Story Time."

Saturday Story Time: Special Guest Ms. Carly from Music Together

Saturday, December 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
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24th Annual Cedar Rapids Area Merry TubaChristmas

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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McKinley STEAM Academy Jazz Band Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
A portrait of Jane Austen.

Jane Austen Birthday Tea Party & Trivia

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Holiday Express Maker Hours

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Maker Spaces at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Maker Room and Technology

Age Group:

Adult
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Presents: Character Creation

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join our Dungeons & Dragons Club's Lead Dungeon Master as he shows you step by step how to build a new character for the world's most popular table-top role-playing game (5th Edition, 2024). 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

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The Teen Zone

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

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

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Family Art Night

Tuesday, February 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
Registration Required
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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Opportunity Center at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

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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.

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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.

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Murder Mystery Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans. Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library.  

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How to Impress at Your Job Interview 

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

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Teen Steam

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

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

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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.

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Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, March 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.