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

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
maker spaces words over a gear

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
The characters of the Fellowship of the Rings look at the camera as Ringwraiths gallop below them.

"Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" Movie & Costume Contest

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
Characters from "The Two Towers" stare into the distance in front of the tower of Sauron.

"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Movie & Craft

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
Filters
Age Group

Opening Exhibition: Third Grade Clay

3:00pm–4:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Third Grade Clay

All Day 2/8–2/14
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

The Teen Zone

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Ladd Library

Family Art Night

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

Puppy Love: Pet Portraits

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Craft Your Perfect Resume

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

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

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

Teen Steam

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library

Family Valentine Party

10:30am–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
Upcoming
Registration Required

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

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

The Teen Zone

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Ladd Library