Event List

Join us to create your very own bookmarks using watercolor!

Learn how to make a handmade book using the drum-leaf method from the University of Iowa’s Center for the Book. Participants will make two books to take home from letter- or legal-sized papers and learn simple cover variants. 

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. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

Bring your beach towel and join us for a free showing of “Moana 2” in Whipple Auditorium at 10 am. Wrist bands for the movie will be handed out beginning at 9 am; seating is first-come, first-served.

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. 

Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.) 

Want to check out the library's Maker Spaces? See a demonstration of the library's 3D printers and laser cutter while viewing completed projects for all machines.

Songwriter and children's author Chad Elliott will perform songs from his "Wilderman's Treetop Tales" album. His interdisciplinary offering of art, music, and writing will allow the whole family to embrace wild imagination.

Songwriter and children's author Chad Elliott will perform songs from his "Wilderman's Treetop Tales" album. His interdisciplinary offering of art, music, and writing will allow the whole family to embrace wild imagination.

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! 

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:

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. This club generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

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 that is 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.

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.

While you visit the Farmers Market, stop in to the library for some giant games, button making, and a scavenger hunt! Activities will be located in the Children's area and Children's Programming Room.