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Family Karaoke

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
An owl sits on a handler's arm.

Superb Owl Party

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs, Special Performances

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
Clay creatures made by area third graders.

Opening Exhibition: Third Grade Clay

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
A clay creature with feathers, big blue ears, a purple head, and beads for legs.

Third Grade Clay

All Day 2/8 - 2/14
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Family Fun written over a green circle.

Family Valentine Party

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Presents: Character Creation

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
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Steeped in Books

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
UnConference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading

Age Group:

Adult
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Cedar Rapids Chess Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Sensory Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Downtown Library

Third Annual Maker Fest: Making in Space

1:00pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Dungeons & Dragons

4:30pm–6:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Family Art Night: Clay at the Downtown Library

5:30pm–6:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teen
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Sensory Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Downtown Library

Expressive Arts With Tanager

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, School Age
Downtown Library

Collins Concert Band

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Sensory Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Downtown Library

Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Spring Book Sale

All Day 4/10–4/12
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Dungeons & Dragons

4:30pm–6:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Family Art Night: Collage at the Downtown Library

5:30pm–6:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teen
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Sensory Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Downtown Library

Read to Dogs

6:30pm–7:15pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Ladd Library

Expressive Arts With Tanager

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, School Age
Downtown Library

Spring Craft Bonanza

10:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Ladd Library

Dungeons & Dragons

4:30pm–6:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

DIY Laser-Cut Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Ladd Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Family Art Night: Clay at Ladd Library

5:30pm–6:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teen
Ladd Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Dungeons & Dragons

4:30pm–6:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library