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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Explore ChatGPT & Conversational AI

Monday, April 6, 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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Collins Concert Band

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Spring Book Sale

All Day 4/10 - 4/12
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Healthy Lawn, Healthy People

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adult
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Cedar Rapids Resource Fair & Expungement Clinic

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adult
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Spring Craft Bonanza

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Adult
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Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Busse Branch, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing
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Chair Yoga

Thursday, September 10, 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
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Friends of the Library Farmers Market Book Sale

Saturday, September 19, 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.

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Allsop Community Room at Busse Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Busse Branch, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Busse Branch, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Allsop Community Room at Busse Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Busse Branch, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Busse Branch, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing

Library Closed

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library, Busse Branch, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closing at 5 pm. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary...

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
Downtown Library, Busse Branch, Offsite

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed. Please explore our digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at CRLibrary.org.

Closing

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, February 4, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Allsop Community Room at Busse Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, May 6, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...

Cedar Public Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, June 3, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Allsop Community Room at Busse Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees:

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting. The meetings will rotate between the Downtown Libra...