Event List

Looking to trade houseplants that don't bring you joy anymore? Bring in your healthy plants or rooted cuttings for the library's semi-annual plant swap. 

Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.) 

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

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program.

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

Book Lovers meets each month at Ladd Library. All are welcome.

Fall book discussion selection and dates:

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.

Are you interested in learning English, improving your communication skills, and connecting with others?  

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 Linn County Master Gardeners will visit the Ladd Library each week in October to present a different workshop focusing on your home garden and houseplants.

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 weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

Iowa Poet Laureate Vince Gotera will read from his books of poetry, "Dragons & Rayguns" and "The Coolest Month." A book signing and chance to meet the author will follow. Books will be available for purchase.

Orchestra Iowa presents a free concert designed for preschool-aged children. October highlights stringed instruments.

Shows will be at 9:30 and 10:30 am in Whipple Auditorium.

Orchestra Iowa presents a free concert designed for preschool-aged children. October highlights stringed instruments.

Shows will be at 9:30 and 10:30 am in Whipple Auditorium.

Enjoy an interactive showing of the spook-tacular family film "Hocus Pocus." Three child-hunting witches from the 17th century are brought back to life in 1990s Salem, Massachusetts and wreak Halloween havoc on the unsuspecting town in their bid t

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program.

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

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.