Event List

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

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

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

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. 

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

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers at the Downtown Library. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books in front of the Downtown Library while shopping the market.

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

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

Play tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie role-playing game to share with the group or try a new game that one of our game masters has prepared. No experience necessary. 

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

Make Iowa more friendly to pollinators by creating a solitary bee hotel for pollinators like leafcutter bees, carpenter bees, mason bees, and more!

Staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons at the Downtown Library on the first Thursday of the month from 2-4 pm. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. 

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books in front of the Downtown Library while shopping the market.

All are invited to the Summer Reading Kickoff! Enjoy an inflatable obstacle course, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, giant Banana Grams and other activities. 

This program is generously supported by Hills Bank. 

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, and bubbles!

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. 

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, and bubbles!

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

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books in front of the Downtown Library while shopping the market.

Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.) 

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, and bubbles!