Downtown Drive-Up

Due to work happening at the Downtown Library, the drive-up will be closed for the start of the day on Thursday, July 31. We will update when it reopens.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

A man hands a woman and children a snow cone in front of the Downtown Library.

End of Summer Party

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library-wide Program at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Games and Activities, Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Children smile inside a school bus above the words "Back to school social."

Back to School Social

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Urban Plaza at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Family Programs, Foundation, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age
A Minecraft Movie with several actors posing for the camera.

"A Minecraft Movie" Showing & Building Activities

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
image of sun with words saturday program

Jigsaw Puzzle Speed Competition

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
Three paintbrushes in a jar that says Tiny Art Show.

Tiny Art Workshop

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Three paintbrushes in a jar that says Tiny Art Show.

Tiny Art Gallery Opening at Ladd Library

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Three paintbrushes in a jar that says Tiny Art Show.

Tiny Art Gallery Opening Downtown

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Age Group

Devonian Fossils: Ocean Life in Iowa

10:30am–11:30am
School Age, Teen, Adult
Ladd Library

Fall Foliage: Watercolor Workshop

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Ladd Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Computer Skills Training

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teen, Adult
Ladd Library

Craft Your Perfect Resume

9:00am–12:00pm
Teen, Adult
Ladd Library

Fix It Café

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

CR Chess Club

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

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

9:00am–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

9:00am–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

1:00pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Computer Skills Training

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teen, Adult
Ladd Library

Craft Your Perfect Resume

9:00am–12:00pm
Teen, Adult
Ladd Library

Teen Maker Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Downtown Library

Teen Advisory Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library

Dungeons & Dragons

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

CR Chess Club

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

Teen Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library