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Steeped in Books

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
UnConference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your favorite mug and enjoy a cuppa while discussing books with fellow readers at our new book club.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
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City of Cedar Rapids Strategic Parking Plan Open House

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult

The City of Cedar Rapids, in partnership with its consultant Kimley‑Horn, is continuing work on the Strategic Parking Plan, a comprehensive effort focused on improving parking access and the overall customer experience in Downtown, Kingston V

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Family Art Night: Clay at Ladd Library

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen

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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Goodwill Career Services World of Work (WOW) Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Opportunity Center at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
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English Practice Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

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

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

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.

Cancelled
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Learn & Practice English at the Library

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Family Art Night: Gem Mosaic at the Downtown Library

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen

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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
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Sensory Story Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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English Practice Conversation Group

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

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

This event is in the "Teen" group
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Teen STEAM

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Join us every other Thursday for various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) projects. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Tango Práctica

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Experimenting with Blackout Poetry

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Wrap up National Poetry Month with an exploration of blackout poetry!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
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Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Tai Chi for Older Adults

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last. The series runs Feb. 20-May 8. 

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Devonian Fossils: Ocean Life in Iowa

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Did you know you could walk on a 375-million-year-old ocean floor here in Iowa? The fossils and limestone bedrock of the Devonian Fossil Gorge date back almost 200 million years before the dinosaurs!

This event is in the "Adult" group
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English Practice Conversation Group

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

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