Event List

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.

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. 

A successful job interview can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities, and preparation is essential.

Kim White from Incredible Bats will be visiting for a special informative program on bats! Learn about and interact with bats and other animals from around the world.

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. 

Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary. 

Have you ever wanted to learn more about llamas and alpacas? Prairie Patch Farm will bring two llamas (or alpacas) for attendees to learn about and meet! 

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! 

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

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

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the library’s Teen Advisory Club. 

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!  

Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Teen Book Club! Participants are encouraged to read their favorite genres and come to chat with others about books that they enjoyed or did not.