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(319) 261-7323

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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Presents: Character Creation

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult

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Steeped in Books

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

UnConference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading

Age Group:

Adult

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Murder Mystery Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

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Cat Café

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

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Explore ChatGPT & Conversational AI

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Adult

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National Cereal Day Celebration

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beems Auditorium A at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

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

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Pi Day Story Time

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading, Early Learning

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

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Steeped in Books

Monday, February 23, 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, March 3, 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, March 10, 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, March 23, 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, April 7, 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, 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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