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 Collins Concert Band Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library Program Type: Special Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult Enjoy an hour of music provided by Collins Aerospace's Concert Band. View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Early Learning Story Time Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room 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, and bubbles! View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Between the Covers Book Club Tuesday, April 7, 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 Teen Maker Club Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Technology Classroom at Downtown Library Program Type: Games and Activities, Maker Room and Technology Age Group: Teen 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. View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby & Toddler Story Time Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 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, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Program Room 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, April 9, 2026 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 designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. View Details
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 Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Spring Book Sale All Day 4/10 - 4/12 Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Sale Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult Purchase new and gently used books for all ages and interests from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during their big spring book sale. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Tai Chi for Older Adults Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Room 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 Saturday Story Time Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Story time activities support early literacy and foster a love of reading. Participating in activities such as story time contributes to learning, social skills, and school readiness. View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Early Learning Story Time Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room 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, and bubbles! View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby & Toddler Story Time Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 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, April 15, 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group Family Art Night: Collage at the Downtown Library Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teen 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
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, April 15, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sensory Story Time Thursday, April 16, 2026 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 designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Cedar Rapids Resource Fair & Expungement Clinic Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm Library Commons at Downtown Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adult Join us for a community resource fair and expungement clinic at the Downtown Library in partnership with Iowa Legal Aid and the 6th Judicial District.The resources fair is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen STEAM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Union at Downtown Library Program Type: Games and Activities Age Group: Teen Join us every other Thursday for various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) projects. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Tango Práctica Thursday, April 16, 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Expressive Arts With Tanager Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs Age Group: Preschool, School Age Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers at the Downtown Library. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. View Details
This event is in the "Adult" group Tai Chi for Older Adults Friday, April 17, 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 Socially Anxious Hangout Group Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Conference Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Games and Activities Age Group: Adult 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.) View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Early Learning Story Time Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room 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, and bubbles! View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby & Toddler Story Time Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Books and Reading, Early Learning Age Group: Babies & Toddlers A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. View Details