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3750 Williams Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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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

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Healthy Lawn, Healthy People

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adult

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The words "Iowa Legal Aid" over the outline of the state of Iowa.

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

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Scissors and the word "Crafting" over a yellow circle.

Spring Craft Bonanza

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

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Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Adult

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Experimenting with Blackout Poetry

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult

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Devonian Fossils: Ocean Life in Iowa

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library

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Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult

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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:

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Book Lovers Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading

Age Group:

Adult

Book Lovers meets each month at Ladd Library. All are welcome. Spring book discussion selection and dates:

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Steeped in Books

Monday, April 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.

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Between the Covers Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

UnConference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading

Age Group:

Adult

Discussion books for spring:

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Book Lovers Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading

Age Group:

Adult

Book Lovers meets each month at Ladd Library. All are welcome. Spring book discussion selection and dates:

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Steeped in Books

Monday, May 18, 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.

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Between the Covers Book Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

UnConference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading

Age Group:

Adult

Discussion books for Summer:

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"Founding Mothers" Book Discussion with Iowa Public Radio

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading, Special Performances

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Iowa Public Radio and the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

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Book Lovers Book Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading

Age Group:

Adult

Book Lovers meets each month at Ladd Library. All are welcome. Summer book discussion selection and dates:

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Steeped in Books

Monday, June 22, 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.

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Between the Covers Book Club

Tuesday, July 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 typically 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.

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