Event List

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

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.

Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community.

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

See a demonstration of how a laser cutter works and learn how to make an appointment in the Library's Maker room. Then paint, assemble, and wire this beautiful wooden miniature, perfect for enhancing your bookshelf decor. 

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Computer Skills Training 

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

Make your own dice roller in a potion bottle! All materials will be provided, including a D20 per person. However, patrons may bring their own die to put in their potion bottle if they'd like. 

Book Lovers Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Ladd Library. All are welcome.

Summer book discussion selection:

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

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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 learning English and looking to improve your communication skills and connect 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.

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. 

 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.

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.

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books on the Urban Plaza in front of the Fourth Avenue doors of the Downtown Library.

Join us for a free screening of "A Minecraft Movie" and participate in different building activities!

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Computer Skills Training