Event List

Featured Events

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End of Summer Party

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library-wide Program at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Games and Activities, Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Children smile inside a school bus above the words "Back to school social."

Back to School Social

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Urban Plaza at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Family Programs, Foundation, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age
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"A Minecraft Movie" Showing & Building Activities

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Jigsaw Puzzle Speed Competition

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Tiny Art Workshop

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Three paintbrushes in a jar that says Tiny Art Show.

Tiny Art Gallery Opening at Ladd Library

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Three paintbrushes in a jar that says Tiny Art Show.

Tiny Art Gallery Opening Downtown

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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How to Search & Apply for Reliable Jobs Online

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

 The internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin.

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Read to Dogs

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Family Programs
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.! 

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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Computer Skills Training

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Computer Skills Training 

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Opportunity Center at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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How to Impress at your Job Interview

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

A successful job interview can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities, and preparation is essential.

Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Ladd Library, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

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Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Ladd Library, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing
A painting shows trees and flowers on a hill.

Helen Hunter: Ladd Library Gallery

All Day
Ladd Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Helen Hunter bloomed late as an artist.

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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Family Art Night: Mini Clay

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen

Join us for Family Art Night this fall! 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
Registration Required
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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

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How to Search & Apply for Reliable Jobs Online

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

The internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources, as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin. This workshop can help!  

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

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Tiny Art Workshop

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

You’re invited to make a Tiny Art masterpiece to be displayed at the library and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.   

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd 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. 

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Early Learning Story Time

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd 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, featuring stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

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Computer Skills Training

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program.

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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Book Lovers Book Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Book Lovers meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Ladd Library. All are welcome.

Fall book discussion selection and dates: