This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Experimenting with Blackout Poetry Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Wrap up National Poetry Month with an exploration of blackout poetry! View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Tai Chi for Older Adults Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library Program Type: Games and Activities Age Group: Adult Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last. The series runs Feb. 20-May 8. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group English Practice Conversation Group Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult 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 View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Learn & Practice English at the Library Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult Are you interested in learning English, improving your communication skills, and connecting with others? View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Goodwill Career Services World of Work (WOW) Workshop Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Teen, Adult 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Explore ChatGPT & Conversational AI Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult Ever wondered how tools like ChatGPT work? Conversational AI is a type of technology that lets machines carry on conversations like humans. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Computer Skills Training Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Between the Covers Book Club Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am UnConference Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading Age Group: Adult 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 spring: View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Goodwill Career Services World of Work (WOW) Workshop Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Teen, Adult 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Craft Your Perfect Resume Wednesday, May 6, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group English Practice Conversation Group Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult 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 View Details
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dungeons & Dragons Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Learn & Practice English at the Library Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult Are you interested in learning English, improving your communication skills, and connecting with others? View Details
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Cedar Rapids Chess Club Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Whipple Auditorium 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Searching & Applying for Reliable Jobs Online Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center Age Group: Teen, Adult 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! View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Commons at Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adult Staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons at the Downtown Library on the first Thursday of the month from 2-4 pm. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group English Practice Conversation Group Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult 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 View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Conference Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adult Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees: The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra... View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Tango Práctica Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities Age Group: Adult 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. View Details
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Learn About Houby Days with the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Learn about the upcoming Houby Days Festival in Cedar Rapids and other aspects of Czech and Slovak culture and history, presented by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Adult" group Pied Piper: Brass Quintet Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library Program Type: Early Learning, Special Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Adult Orchestra Iowa presents a free concert designed for preschool-aged children. Performances are held from 9:30-10:15 am and 10:30-11:15 am. March features a woodwind quintet and May highlights a brass quintet. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Tai Chi for Older Adults Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library Program Type: Games and Activities Age Group: Adult Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last. The series runs Feb. 20-May 8. View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Adult" group Pied Piper: Brass Quintet Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library Program Type: Early Learning, Special Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Adult Orchestra Iowa presents a free concert designed for preschool-aged children. Performances are held from 9:30-10:15 am and 10:30-11:15 am. March features a woodwind quintet and May highlights a brass quintet. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group English Practice Conversation Group Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library Program Type: Opportunity Center Age Group: Adult 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 View Details