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Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

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Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Books & Blocks

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a short story time followed by free play time to explore and engage with our big blue blocks.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Tom Pease: Children's Musician

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Singer, songwriter, and recording artist Tom Pease entertains with great music and audience participation that will have you rockin' and rollin' like no other performance.  

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Tom Pease: Children's Musician

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Singer, songwriter, and recording artist Tom Pease entertains with great music and audience participation that will have you rockin' and rollin' like no other performance.  

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Tom Pease: Children's Musician

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Singer, songwriter, and recording artist Tom Pease entertains with great music and audience participation that will have you rockin' and rollin' like no other performance.  

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Blender Bike Adventure

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Linn County Extension will present an interactive demonstration of the Blender Bike, which uses pedal power to make healthy snacks like hummus and smoothies.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Purposeful Playdough

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Did you know playdough play has huge developmental benefits? Drop in and play with a variety of textures and tools.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Friends of the Library Farmers Market Book Sale

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 7:30am - 12:00pm
Urban Plaza at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale, Books and Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

End of Summer Party

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library-wide Program at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Games and Activities, Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Say goodbye to summer with a carnival-themed party complete with circus performers, a tumbling room, face painting, crafts, carnival games, and popcorn!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sensory Story Time with Hopkins the Therapy Dog

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. With special guest Hopkins the therapy dog!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Expressive Arts with Tanager

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.