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LEGO & KEVA Plank Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students. 

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

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, March 18, 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
Event Details:

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 "Teen" group.

Teen 3D Print Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Teens will learn how to use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs. They'll be able to learn at their own pace and set their creative direction. Questions...

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

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for litera...

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.

Maker Fest

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

This open house will feature an afternoon of hands-on, family-friendly STEAM activities with both the library and community partners.Staff will be on-hand in the Technology Classro...

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet on the first and third Wednesdays each month for adventure and excitement. Bring...

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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 universa...

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, March 20, 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
Event Details:

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 inter...

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Drop-In Button Making

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us at some point during the hour to make a new button for your collection!Materials will be provided to create your button, or you can bring paper from home.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tango Práctica: For all levels of dance experience!

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.  Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice) where you will...

Register
Required
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi for Older Adults

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 ...

This event is in the "Teen" group.

School's Out: Crafts & Games

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

When school is out, come to the library! Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to an hour of crafts, games, free books and more. Design your own laser cut magnets!

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.

"The Wild Robot" Showing & Robot Activities

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

"The Wild Robot" stars Lupita Nyong'o as Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings. Gradually Roz starts building relations...

This event is in the "School Age" group.

LEGO & KEVA Plank Club

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students. 

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

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, March 25, 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
Event Details:

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.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for litera...

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

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Bring your favorite trading card game and join us for light, casual play on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Magic The Gathering and Pokémon TCG take center stage, or...

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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 universa...

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, March 27, 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
Event Details:

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 inter...

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. Chair yoga uses a chair for support with seated and ...

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Required
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tango Práctica: For all levels of dance experience!

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.  Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice) where you will...

Register
Required
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi for Older Adults

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 ...

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Corridor Games on Demand - Community Game Day

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sew a Table Runner: Intermediate Level

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Take your table runner skills to the next level! This project includes cutting fabric on angles and adding batting to the inside of the runner. Basic sewing skills are required for...

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