Holiday Hours

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25. 

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

The words Library Music Concert over an illustration of a guitar on a blue circle.

Music Medley with the Collins Aerospace Band

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Holiday Express Maker Hours

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Maker Spaces at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Maker Room and Technology

Age Group:

Adult
Illustration of animal puppets with the words "Story Time."

Saturday Story Time: Special Guest Ms. Carly from Music Together

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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
Teens in Christmas sweaters play brass instruments.

24th Annual Cedar Rapids Area Merry TubaChristmas

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Twinkle lights in an orange circle around the words "Holidays at the Library."

McKinley STEAM Academy Jazz Band Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
A portrait of Jane Austen.

Jane Austen Birthday Tea Party & Trivia

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Holiday Express Maker Hours

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Maker Spaces at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Maker Room and Technology

Age Group:

Adult
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Music Medley with the Collins Aerospace Band

6:30pm–7:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Civil Rights Commission Pop-Up

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
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24th Annual Cedar Rapids Area Merry TubaChristmas

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

McKinley STEAM Academy Jazz Band Holiday Concert

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Teen Maker Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Downtown Library

Craft Your Perfect Resume

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Ladd Library

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Family Art Night

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

CR Chess Club

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

Teen Steam

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library

School's Out: Decorate a Penguin Ornament

10:00am–11:00am
School Age, Teen
Downtown Library
Register
Registration Required

The Teen Zone

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Ladd Library

Family Art Night

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

School's Out: Snowflake Slime

10:00am–11:00am
School Age, Teen
Downtown Library
Register
Registration Required

Craft Your Perfect Resume

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Ladd Library