Event List

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. 

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books on the Urban Plaza in front of the Fourth Avenue doors of the Downtown Library.

Join us for a free screening of "A Minecraft Movie" and participate in different building activities!

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Computer Skills Training 

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

Teens will learn how to use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs. They'll be able to learn at their own pace and set their creative direction. This club generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

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

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step 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.

Are you learning English and looking to improve your communication skills and connect with others?

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.

 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.

Join us to discover new art materials and enhance your skills!

Please Note: You must be able to operate a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight line.

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.

Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.! 

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

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

Individuals and teams will compete in an all-ages speed race to finish their jigsaw puzzle the fastest!

Registration link: Coming Friday, Aug. 1, at 10 am.

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!