Library Closed April 5

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5. 

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Explore ChatGPT & Conversational AI

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Adult
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Collins Concert Band

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Spring Book Sale

All Day 4/10 - 4/12
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Healthy Lawn, Healthy People

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Adult
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Cedar Rapids Resource Fair & Expungement Clinic

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adult
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Spring Craft Bonanza

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Adult
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Cedar Rapids Chess Club

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

Early Learning Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Ladd Library

Zippered Pouch Beginner Sewing Class

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Zippered Pouch Beginner Sewing Class

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Baby & Toddler Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Ladd Library

A Very Muppet Summer: "Labyrinth"

2:00pm–4:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Friday Afternoon Magic

2:30pm–4:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Friends of the Library Farmers Market Book Sale

7:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
Downtown Library

Toadally Awesome Party

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

Computer Skills Training

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

Early Learning Story Time

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

Family Clay Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Ladd Library
Upcoming
Registration Required

Baby & Toddler Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Downtown Library