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Poetry Reading with Iowa Poet Laureate Vince Gotera

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading, Special Performances

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
Three witches over the words "Hocus Pocus."

Interactive "Hocus Pocus"

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
Library Discussion over an illustration of a microphone.

All Hallows' History: The Historical Evolution of Halloween

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs, Special Performances

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
Small fossils are embedded in rock at the Devonian Fossil Gorge.

Devonian Fossils: Ocean Life in Iowa

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
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Fix It Café

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
image of a book and words book sale

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Purchase new and gently used books for all ages and interests from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during their big fall book sale.

image of a book and words book sale

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Purchase new and gently used books for all ages and interests from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during their big fall book sale.

image of a book and words book sale

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Purchase new and gently used books for all ages and interests from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during their big fall book sale.