Event List

Join us for family-friendly karaoke! We set up the machine and provide the tunes (and lyrics), while you get to show off your amazing vocal talents. Bring your cheering squad and your set list for a fun afternoon making music together.

Join us for Family Art Night this winter! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

Are you ready for some raptors? Join us to celebrate all things owl beginning at 5:30 pm with a scavenger hunt, owl art, and owl games. Stay for an informative presentation from Raptology to see these majestic creatures in person!

Join local third grade artists and teachers to kick-off the week-long exhibition of Cedar Rapids Community School District's Third Grade Clay.

Join us for Family Art Night this winter! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

Drop in for Valentine’s Day crafts and activities immediately following Saturday Story Time. All ages welcome. 

Join us for Family Art Night this winter! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

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

Join us for Family Art Night this winter! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

Meet cool adoptable kittens and cats while you enjoy cool treats and fun activities! After you become acquainted with our feline friends, make a cat toy for your own cat or the adoptable cats, create a cat button, and check out cat books.

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

Come celebrate National Cereal Day at the library! Help yourself to snacks from the cereal bar and stick around for fun cereal-themed crafts and activities.

Join us for Family Art Night this Spring! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free 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 at the Downtown Library. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Tee up to explore the library and enjoy book-themed mini-golf holes. Drop-in anytime between 1-3 pm to pick up a map and score card. Balls and putters will be located with each hole. All ages are welcome to test their putting skills!

Join us for Family Art Night this winter! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

Join the library and community partners for the third annual Maker Fest. This year's festival will celebrate space. Families can enjoy a wide range of crafts and activities that feature outer space, the stars, and maker technology. 

Join us for Family Art Night this Spring! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

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

Join us for Family Art Night this Spring! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free 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 at the Downtown Library. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders.