Event List

Join our friendly English Conversation Group — a relaxed, welcoming space for adults who want to practice speaking English, build confidence, and connect with others in the commun

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

Handy library volunteers and local nonprofits will give patrons the opportunity to get hands-on practice with basic home maintenance and repair.

Forrest McCurren returns for an evening of songs and stories, with himself on guitar and Margaret McCurren on fiddle.

Join us for a dynamic career readiness workshop designed to equip you with essential skills and strategies for success in today’s job market with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center.

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

Join our friendly English Conversation Group — a relaxed, welcoming space for adults who want to practice speaking English, build confidence, and connect with others in the commun

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.

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

Join our friendly English Conversation Group — a relaxed, welcoming space for adults who want to practice speaking English, build confidence, and connect with others in the commun

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. 

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books in front of the Downtown Library while shopping the market.

Join our friendly English Conversation Group — a relaxed, welcoming space for adults who want to practice speaking English, build confidence, and connect with others in the commun

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

Play tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie role-playing game to share with the group or try a new game that one of our game masters has prepared. No experience necessary. 

Join us for a dynamic career readiness workshop designed to equip you with essential skills and strategies for success in today’s job market with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center.

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

The Between the Covers book group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. If you enjoy reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the book group for you. Anyone is welcome.

Discussion books for Summer:

Ever wondered how tools like ChatGPT work? Conversational AI is a type of technology that lets machines carry on conversations like humans.

Mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Iowa Public Radio and the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Join us for a dynamic career readiness workshop designed to equip you with essential skills and strategies for success in today’s job market with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center.

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