Event List

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.

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

Ever wondered how tools like ChatGPT work? Conversational AI is a type of technology that lets machines carry on conversations like humans.

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!  

Staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons (first floor) 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. 

Are you ready for some RAPTORS? Join us to celebrate all things owl beginning at 5:30 pm with a scavenger hunt, owl art, and owl games. Stay for an informative presentation from Raptology and see these majestic creatures in person!

Are you ready for some RAPTORS? Join us to celebrate all things owl beginning at 5:30 PM with a scavenger hunt, owl art, and owl games. Stay for an informative presentation from Raptology and see these majestic creatures in person!

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. 

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

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

Vibe and paint with us. In this self-guided workshop, we focus on relaxation and fun with a winter whimsy-themed watercolor.

Join local third grade artists and teachers to kick-off the week-long exhibition of Cedar Rapids Community School District's Third Grade Clay.

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program.

Teens are invited to game, create art, and vibe. Activities will alternate between gaming, art, and more! 

Need a space to hang out and decompress after a busy day at school? We'll have comfy lo-fi music and a rotating series of stations with passive activities like coloring pages, puzzles, a reading corner, and more!

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

Join us for Family Art Night this winter! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

Create beautiful historic-style pet portraits. Turn your yorkie into a distinguished general, your tabby cat into a knight, or your lizard into a prince! Patrons will need clear high-resolution images for this project.

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

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