Event List

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. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Stuck in a reading funk? Looking to try a new genre or author? Get recommendations and feast on the first pages of a fresh selection. Come with an open mind and leave with new books for your TBR.

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! Check the events calendar for updated activities for each week. 

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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! 

Sept. 16 is National Voter Registration Day!

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as sewing, the 3D Printer, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software. This club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

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

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

Special guests from Linn County Elections will be on site at the Ladd Library from 10 am to noon to help register patrons to vote, inform them of any changes to the voter regulations, and share information about upcoming elections. 

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

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.

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.

Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans. Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library.  

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

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!  

Join us in the Union to play board games and experience online gaming with other teens in a collaborative space. 

You’re invited to make a Tiny Art masterpiece to be displayed at the library and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.   

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.