Event List

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

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

Join us for Family Art Night this Spring! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

Join us on Pi Day for a pie-themed story time. Complete a pie activity and challenge the librarian to see who can remember the most numbers in pi!

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

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, Cricut, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software.

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

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.

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.

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

Join us every other Thursday for various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) projects. 

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. 

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

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. 

Tee up to explore the library and enjoy book-themed mini-golf holes. Drop-in anytime between 1-3 pm to pick up a map and score card. Balls and putters will be located with each hole. All ages are welcome to test their putting skills!

Umbrellas, rainbows, raindrops. Vibe and paint with us. In this self-guided workshop, we focus on relaxation and fun with spring showers and flowers as a theme.

Bring your favorite mug and enjoy a cuppa while discussing books with fellow readers at our new book club.

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