Event List

Featured Events

Three paintbrushes in a jar that says Tiny Art Show.

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.

Saturday Story Time: Tiny Artists

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

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

School's Out: Tiny Art Workshop

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen
Twilight movie poster with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in an embrace.

Picnic in the Meadow: "Twilight" Showing

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
Two bats hang upside down in a cage.

Incredible Bats!

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs, Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Earl, the llama, from Prairie Patch Farm

Llama Encounter with Prairie Patch Farm

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival logo with open book, tree, and bridge

Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival: Stories From The Stump

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading, Family Programs, Special Performances

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
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Early Learning Story Time

Monday, November 17, 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, November 17, 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, November 17, 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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The Teen Zone

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Teens are invited to game, create art, and vibe. Activities will alternate between gaming, art, and more! Check the events calendar for updated activities for each week. 

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, November 18, 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.

Family Fun written over a green circle.

Family Art Night: Window Clings and Sun Catchers

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Book Lovers Book Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Book Lovers meets each month at Ladd Library. All are welcome.

Fall book discussion selection and dates:

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, November 19, 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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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Wednesday, November 19, 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.

Solve the Mystery! written over an illustration of a magnifying glass.

Murder Mystery Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans. Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library.  

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How to Search & Apply for Reliable Jobs Online

Thursday, November 20, 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!  

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Read to Dogs

Thursday, November 20, 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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Baby and Toddler Story Time

Friday, November 21, 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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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Monday, November 24, 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?

opportunity center logo

Computer Skills Training

Monday, November 24, 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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The Teen Zone

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Teens are invited to game, create art, and vibe. Activities will alternate between gaming, art, and more! Check the events calendar for updated activities for each week. 

opportunity center logo

Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, November 25, 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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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, November 26, 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?

opportunity center logo

Craft Your Perfect Resume

Wednesday, November 26, 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.

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

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

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, December 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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Read to Dogs

Thursday, December 18, 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.! 

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