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Chair Yoga

Thursday, June 25, 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
This event is in the "Adult" group
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How to Impress at Your Job Interview 

Thursday, June 25, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
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Teen Makers & Gamers

Thursday, June 25, 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 "Adult" group
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English Practice Conversation Group

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Join our friendly English Conversation Group — a relaxed, welcoming space for adults who want to practice speaking English, build confidence, and connect with others in the commun

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Learn & Practice English at the Library

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Are you interested in learning English, improving your communication skills, and connecting with others?  

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Basic Sewing Class: Farmers Market Tote Bag

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

This strong fabric shopping bag will hold your fruits and vegetables, your groceries or your favorite project when you are out and about! It is easy to make and reduces plastic waste. Learning to make this basic bag will provide you with

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, June 26, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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Your Library at Daniels Park

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Find us at parks around the city from Monday, June 8 to Friday, Aug. 7 for books, games, fun, and a few surprises, too.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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A Very Muppet Summer: "Muppet Treasure Island"

Friday, June 26, 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: "Muppet Treasure Island" (1996).

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Friday Afternoon Magic

Friday, June 26, 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 "Adult" group
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Computer Basics for English Learners

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Maker Room and Technology, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Are you learning English and new to computers? This beginner-friendly class is designed for adults who are building both their English and their basic computer skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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English Practice Conversation Group

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Join our friendly English Conversation Group — a relaxed, welcoming space for adults who want to practice speaking English, build confidence, and connect with others in the commun

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Learn & Practice English at the Library

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Are you interested in learning English, improving your communication skills, and connecting with others?  

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Computer Basics for English Learners

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Maker Room and Technology, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Are you learning English and new to computers? This beginner-friendly class is designed for adults who are building both their English and their basic computer skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Adult

In this 45-minute one-man show, actor Tom Milligan portrays Grant Wood. Wood chats with the audience as if talking to an old friend across the backyard fence, or maybe at his home at Five Turner Alley in Cedar Rapids.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
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Absolute Science: Mega Levitator

Monday, June 29, 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

See a marvelous display of what magnets and conductors can do with energy. You will be amazed at how this show seems to defy logic, as if it was made with magic.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Goodwill Career Services - World of Work (WOW) Workshop

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for a dynamic career readiness workshop designed to equip you with essential skills and strategies for success in today’s job market with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center.

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
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Your Library at Jacolyn Park

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Find us at parks around the city from Monday, June 8 to Friday, Aug. 7 for books, games, fun, and a few surprises, too.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
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Absolute Science: Mega Levitator

Monday, June 29, 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

See a marvelous display of what magnets and conductors can do with energy. You will be amazed at how this show seems to defy logic, as if it was made with magic.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Computer Skills Training

Monday, June 29, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Children cover their ears as a man in a white lab coat prepares an experiment that will pop a line of balloons.

Absolute Science: Mega Levitator

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

See a marvelous display of what magnets and conductors can do with energy. You will be amazed at how this show seems to defy logic, as if it was made with magic.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, June 30, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Your Library at Twin Pines Park

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Find us at parks around the city from Monday, June 8 to Friday, Aug. 7 for books, games, fun, and a few surprises, too.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Teen Maker Club: Bag Charms

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

Teens assemble their own shaker bag charm cut with the library's laser cutters. Designs available will include stars, hearts, four leaf clovers, and moons. They will have a variety of inserts to fill their charms.

Upcoming
Registration Required