Holiday Hours

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. 

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Learn and Practice English at the Library

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 "Adult" group

Tango Práctica

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

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Music Medley with the Collins Aerospace Band

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy an hour of music provided by Collins Aerospace's Concert Band. The band will play a medley of holiday and patriotic music with a splash of "Hello Dolly" and ABBA. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 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 "Adult" group

Holiday Express Maker Hours

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Maker Spaces at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Need to complete or make a last-minute holiday gift? Register for this event and get assistance with your project from one of our Maker Space librarians. 

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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Expressive Arts with Tanager

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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

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Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community.

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Saturday Story Time: Special Guest Ms. Carly from Music Together

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Celebrate the sounds of the season in this joyful holiday music class with special guest Ms. Carly from Orchestra Iowa's Music Together! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Socially Anxious Hangout Group

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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.) 

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24th Annual Cedar Rapids Area Merry TubaChristmas

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

The public is invited to attend and participate in the annual Cedar Rapids Area Merry TubaChristmas. Participants can register to play a tuba online at CRTubaChristmas.com.

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Early Learning Story Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 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, featuring stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Computer Skills Training

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
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 "School Age" group

After School Decompression Session

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age

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!

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Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room 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, parachute play, and bubbles! 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Maker Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

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

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

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

Craft Your Perfect Resume

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Opportunity Center at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

English Practice Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Learn & Practice English at the Library

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Family Art Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen

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. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

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

CR Chess Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A 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.