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Dragon Training Academy

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

The Dragon Training Academy experience is an immersive and educational adventure that combines entertainment with learning. During the show, children will have the opportunity to learn how to tame and protect themselves against a fierce dragon.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
image of a fairy and the words early learning storytime

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 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, and bubbles!

This event is in the "Teen" group
icon with words of teen program and visual of sneaker

Teen Maker Club: Zippered Pouches

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Teens will decorate a canvas zippered pouch using the Cricut, vinyl, and fabric paint. Experience with Cricut is helpful, but not required. Registration is required and opens July 7.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
ducks coming out of an egg and words baby and toddler story time

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
image of a dragon and words dungeons and dragons

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, July 22, 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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, July 22, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
An illustration of sneakers above the words "Health and Wellness".

Chair Yoga

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Instructor Tammy Bayer will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
icon with words of teen program and visual of sneaker

Teen Makers & Gamers

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Stop by every other Thursday for various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) projects, while supplies last. Activities subject to change.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
The "Hoppers" movie posters shows an excited beaver standing on a machine under the words "Human. Nature."

"Hoppers" Movie & Craft

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movies and TV
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for a free screening of "Hoppers" and enjoy some idle crafting while you watch the film!

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Miss Piggy, Kermit, and other Muppets look surprised on the movie poster for "The Muppets."

A Very Muppet Summer: "The Muppets"

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movies and TV
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Each week this summer we show a different classic Muppets or Jim Henson film. Join us and your favorite Jim Henson creations for a summer of adventure, mystery, and laughs. This week: "The Muppets" (2011). 

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Magic The Gathering on an icon.

Friday Afternoon Magic

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Play some friendly games of Magic: The Gathering. We have tables for any format you wish. Looking for a Commander pod? Trying to meet fellow Pauper and Pioneer players? Bring your deck and bring it on!

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 and children dance at the Downtown Library.

Children's Musician Tom Pease

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, 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 plays the guitar as children watch.

Children's Musician Tom Pease

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, 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 "Adult" group
book club words over pic of a book

Steeped in Books

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
UnConference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading
Age Group:
Adult

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
image of a fairy and the words early learning storytime

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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, and bubbles!

This event is in the "School Age" group
Picture of LEGOS

LEGO & KEVA Plank Club

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
ducks coming out of an egg and words baby and toddler story time

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
image of a dragon and words dungeons and dragons

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, July 29, 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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
A chess piece with the words "Cedar Rapids Chess Club".

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, July 29, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
three small zippered pouches in a variety of patterns

Zippered Pouch Beginner Sewing Class

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn how to make a zippered pouch perfect to store small items or organize items for travel. These pouches also make a great gift! Sewers will learn how to put a universal zipper foot on a sewing machine and sew a zipper.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
three small zippered pouches in a variety of patterns

Zippered Pouch Beginner Sewing Class

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn how to make a zippered pouch perfect to store small items or organize items for travel. These pouches also make a great gift! Sewers will learn how to put a universal zipper foot on a sewing machine and sew a zipper.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
The Tanager logo with a red and black bird.

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, July 31, 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. 

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
David Bowie, wearing a cape and wig, holds a crystal ball in which a girl is trapped.

A Very Muppet Summer: "Labyrinth"

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movies and TV
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Each week this summer we show a different classic Muppets or Jim Henson film. Join us and your favorite Jim Henson creations for a summer of adventure, mystery, and laughs. This week: "Labyrinth" (1986).

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Magic The Gathering on an icon.

Friday Afternoon Magic

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Play some friendly games of Magic: The Gathering. We have tables for any format you wish. Looking for a Commander pod? Trying to meet fellow Pauper and Pioneer players? Bring your deck and bring it on!