Event List

Join us for a dynamic career readiness workshop designed to equip you with essential skills and strategies for success in today’s job market with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program.

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, and bubbles!

The Between the Covers book group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. If you enjoy reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the book group for you. Anyone is welcome.

Discussion books for Summer:

Ever wondered how tools like ChatGPT work? Conversational AI is a type of technology that lets machines carry on conversations like humans.

Mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Iowa Public Radio and the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Join us for a dynamic career readiness workshop designed to equip you with essential skills and strategies for success in today’s job market with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center.

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

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

Are you interested in learning English, improving your communication skills, and connecting 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. This workshop can help!  

Staff from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission will be in the Commons at the Downtown Library on the first Thursday of the month from 2-4 pm. Feel free to stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns. 

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

Are you interested in learning English, improving your communication skills, and connecting with others?  

Want to check out the library's Maker Spaces? See a demonstration of the library's 3D printers and laser cutter while viewing completed projects for all machines.

Are you learning English and new to computers? This beginner-friendly class is designed for adults who are building both their English and their basic computer skills.

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books in front of the Downtown Library while shopping the market.

All are invited to the Summer Reading Kickoff! Enjoy an inflatable obstacle course, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, giant Banana Grams and other activities. 

This program is generously supported by Hills Bank. 

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

Are you interested in learning English, improving your communication skills, and connecting with others?  

Are you learning English and new to computers? This beginner-friendly class is designed for adults who are building both their English and their basic computer skills.

Join us for a dynamic career readiness workshop designed to equip you with essential skills and strategies for success in today’s job market with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center.