Library Closed April 5

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5. 

Event List

Featured Events

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Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Early Learning Story Time

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd 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 "Adult" group

English Practice Conversation Group

Thursday, July 30, 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

Learn & Practice English at the Library

Thursday, July 30, 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

Zippered Pouch Beginner Sewing Class

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn how to make a zippered pouch perfect to store small items or organize items for travel. These pouches also make a great gift! Sewers will learn how to put a universal zipper foot on a sewing machine and sew a zipper.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Zippered Pouch Beginner Sewing Class

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn how to make a zippered pouch perfect to store small items or organize items for travel. These pouches also make a great gift! Sewers will learn how to put a universal zipper foot on a sewing machine and sew a zipper.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, July 31, 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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

A Very Muppet Summer: "Labyrinth"

Friday, July 31, 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: "Labyrinth" (1986).

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Friday Afternoon Magic

Friday, July 31, 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

Computer Basics for English Learners

Friday, July 31, 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 "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

Friends of the Library Farmers Market Book Sale

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30am - 12:00pm
Urban Plaza at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

English Practice Conversation Group

Saturday, August 1, 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

Learn & Practice English at the Library

Saturday, August 1, 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

Computer Basics for English Learners

Saturday, August 1, 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

Socially Anxious Hangout Group

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

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.) 

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

Toadally Awesome Party

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Toadally Awesome Pets will bring a variety of live frogs, toads, axolotls, and more — each safely displayed in their enclosures.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Goodwill Career Services - World of Work (WOW) Workshop

Monday, August 3, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Computer Skills Training

Monday, August 3, 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

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, August 4, 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 "Adult" group

Between the Covers Book Club

Tuesday, August 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Explore ChatGPT & Other Conversational AI

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

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

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Family Clay Night

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Families, bring your littles and not so littles to create textured 2D art using colored modeling clay on canvas. Play with the possibilities! Abstract, impressionist, cubism, pop art – try anything you'd like.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Goodwill Career Services - World of Work (WOW) Workshop

Wednesday, August 5, 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.