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Three witches over the words "Hocus Pocus."

Interactive "Hocus Pocus"

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
Library Discussion over an illustration of a microphone.

All Hallows' History: The Historical Evolution of Halloween

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs, Special Performances

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
Small fossils are embedded in rock at the Devonian Fossil Gorge.

Devonian Fossils: Ocean Life in Iowa

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
icon of a star and the words learn a new skill

Fix It Café

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
image of a book and words book sale

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
image of a book and words book sale

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

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

Learning about Día De Los Muertos Celebrations

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs

Age Group:

School Age, Teen, Adult
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School's Out: Snowflake Slime

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

Craft Your Perfect Resume

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

The Teen Zone

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Ladd Library

Early Learning Story Time

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

Early Learning Story Time

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

Teen Maker Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Downtown 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

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