Event List

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. 

Show off your best dip recipe at the library's Dip Recipe Swap! Bring a sample (approximately a quart) of your favorite homemade dip and item to serve with the dip, along with a copy of the recipe. Dips may be savory or sweet.

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. 

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. 

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" with activities inspired by the novel such as camp cabin buttons, an Olympus photo opportunity, and Greek mythology-inspired games and crafts.

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. 

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?

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

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.

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.

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

Teens are invited to explore art the second Thursday of each month this fall. 

Sept. 11: Clay 

Learn a little macrame and add a little sparkle to a window in your home. The library will provide all the materials needed to make these cute macrame prism window hangings. Registration required. 

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. 

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