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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Third Annual Maker Fest: Making in Space

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library-wide Program at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs, Maker Room and Technology

Age Group:

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

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Adult
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Pet Story Workshop

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Promoting Peace, Subverting Domesticity: Cookbooks Against War, 1970-2010

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Adult
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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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Devonian Fossils: Ocean Life in Iowa

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