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Gincy Hartin plays a guitar and sings in front of a white background.

Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Gincy Hartin plays a guitar and sings in front of a white background.

Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Gincy Hartin plays a guitar and sings in front of a white background.

Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Picture of Mikayla Oz, Magician against blue background

Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Musician Chad Elliott holding a guitar against the background of a white house

Wilderman's Treetop Tales with Chad Elliott

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
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Teen Advisory Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the library’s Teen Advisory Club. 

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 1, 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.

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 8, 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.

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Logo of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. City City of Five Seasons tree, in green, with the words, "Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission," in black.

Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up

Friday, October 10, 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
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A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 15, 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.

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 22, 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.

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room 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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Teen Advisory Club

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the library’s Teen Advisory Club. 

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, November 5, 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.

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

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.

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Logo of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. City City of Five Seasons tree, in green, with the words, "Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission," in black.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Logo of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. City City of Five Seasons tree, in green, with the words, "Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission," in black.

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

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.

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