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Tiny Art Workshop for All Ages

2024-06-20 16:30:00 2024-06-20 17:30:00 America/Chicago Tiny Art Workshop for All Ages Make a Tiny Masterpiece to be displayed at the Downtown Library and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Ladd Library - Community Room

Thursday, June 20
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-20 16:30:00 2024-06-20 17:30:00 America/Chicago Tiny Art Workshop for All Ages Make a Tiny Masterpiece to be displayed at the Downtown Library and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Ladd Library - Community Room

Ladd Library

Community Room

Make a Tiny Masterpiece to be displayed at the Downtown Library and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.

You’re invited to make a Tiny Art masterpiece to be displayed at the Downtown Library and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.  

The Metro Library Network – Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and Marion public libraries – is coming together for this project. Pick up a Tiny Art Kit at any Metro Library Network location beginning Monday, June 3, while supplies last. Bring your art back to the library by June 27 to be part of the display, and fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/1PAsULvPS9.

All ages and abilities are welcome to participate! 

The artwork will be displayed at the Downtown Library in the Commons from Monday, July 1-28. Try to visit all the Metro Library Network Tiny Art displays to see all the local talent! The art will then be displayed at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, from Aug. 1-10.  

Need inspiration or want to create your Tiny Art with others? Register for a Tiny Art Workshop. We will provide the supplies you need to create your unique art. 

Finally, come to the Family Fun Day at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to celebrate the exhibit on Aug. 10! 

AGE GROUP: | Teen | School Age | Preschool | Everyone | Babies and Toddlers | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Programs | Crafts and Hobbies |

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Ladd Library

Phone: 319.261.READ

Hours
Mon, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Ladd Library is located at 3750 Williams Blvd SW and is a 16,000 square foot facility. It features one community room with space for up to 50 people, which can be utilized for meetings and special events. The Ladd Library has a wonderful collection of materials, public computers, a children's library, and space to sit and read or tables to work or gather.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Jul 26, All day
Downtown Library - Commons
See Tiny Masterpieces by local artists all through the month of July!

Fri, Jul 26, 9:00am - 11:00am
Bever Park
Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Fri, Jul 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared towards youth preK-2nd grade.

Fri, Jul 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Sat, Jul 27, All day
Downtown Library - Commons
See Tiny Masterpieces by local artists all through the month of July!

Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B,Children's Program Room,LivingLearning Roof,Whipple Auditorium
Celebrate the end of our summer reading program with a Ren Faire at the library. See sword fights and artisans, play fun games, and make medieval crafts. Costumes encouraged.

Sun, Jul 28, All day
Downtown Library - Commons
See Tiny Masterpieces by local artists all through the month of July!

Mon, Jul 29, All day
Downtown Library - Commons
See Tiny Masterpieces by local artists all through the month of July!

Mon, Jul 29, 9:00am - 11:00am
Redmond Park
Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Jul 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Jacolyn Park
Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Mon, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Mon, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Owls play an important role in the ecosystem of Iowa. Linn County Conservation Naturalist Chuck Ungs will show mounted owls, talons, and pellets, then teach attendees how to call to a barred owl!

Tue, Jul 30, All day
Downtown Library - Commons
See Tiny Masterpieces by local artists all through the month of July!

Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story times features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
This course demonstrates how to prepare a professional resume that reflects their skills, knowledge and education that are relevant to the job they are seeking.

Tue, Jul 30, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Hayes Park
Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Tue, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Stand out above other job candidates and develop an application that will impress employers.

Wed, Jul 31, All day
Downtown Library - Commons
See Tiny Masterpieces by local artists all through the month of July!

Wed, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Take charge of your financial future by attending the FREE FDIC - Money Smart Financial Education workshops in the Opportunity Center.

Wed, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Adventures await! Bring your first-level character and be ready to dive in. Not sure if this is the group for you? Feel free to observe a session and jump in when you are ready.

Wed, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Caregivers and littles play and learn together with parachute games and songs!

Thu, Aug 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Hughes Park
Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library - Commons
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting.

Thu, Aug 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Stand out above other job candidates and develop an application that will impress employers.

Thu, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.

Thu, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Unconference Room
Fiction and non-fiction selections for and about women.

Thu, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join other adults to make friendship bracelets, Shrinky Dinks, and perler bead crafts. Fun nostalgic candy and refreshments will be provided. Bring your friends! Registration required.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Aug 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Bever Park
Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Fri, Aug 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared towards youth preK-2nd grade.

Fri, Aug 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Sat, Aug 03, 7:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library - Urban Plaza
Purchase new or gently used books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B,Children's Program Room,Whipple Auditorium
Join us for a library version of the Summer Olympics! Try out events such as Book Balance, High Jump, Journal Toss, Bouncy Ball Race, Bowling, and more. Do you think you can earn a gold medal?

Mon, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Mon, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Chill out with an ice cream treat and some great stories and activities!

Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story times features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Unconference Room
Reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
This course demonstrates how to prepare a professional resume that reflects their skills, knowledge and education that are relevant to the job they are seeking.

Tue, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Review basics ideas on how to present your knowledge, skills and abilities in a professional way on a resume to capture the attention of potential employers!

Tue, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom
Teens will learn how to use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs. They'll be able to learn at their own pace and set their creative direction.

Tue, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Stand out above other job candidates and develop an application that will impress employers.

Wed, Aug 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Wed, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Take charge of your financial future by attending the FREE FDIC - Money Smart Financial Education workshops in the Opportunity Center.

Wed, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Adventures await! Bring your first-level character and be ready to dive in. Not sure if this is the group for you? Feel free to observe a session and jump in when you are ready.

Wed, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Each event there will be different surprise materials for youth ages 3-8 to experiment with and create unique art!

Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

Thu, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class with Tammy Bayer from Toula Yoga. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.
This event is full

Thu, Aug 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Stand out above other job candidates and develop an application that will impress employers.

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.

Fri, Aug 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared towards youth preK-2nd grade.

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library - Commons
Stop in the Second Friday of the month to create community and elevate voices with the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission brings and a new activity each month.

Fri, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Sat, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
See the Tiny Art display before it closes and enjoy the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s free Family Fun Day: Opposite Day.

Sat, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Individuals and teams will compete in an all-ages jigsaw puzzle speed race. Registration required - see long description for link.

Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Tue, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story times features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Tue, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
This course demonstrates how to prepare a professional resume that reflects their skills, knowledge and education that are relevant to the job they are seeking.

Tue, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Stand out above other job candidates and develop an application that will impress employers.

Tue, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Newcomers always welcome to this general interest book club.

Wed, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Wed, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ladd Library - Community Room,Opportunity Center Classroom
Come network with local employers that are actively hiring!

Wed, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Adventures await! Bring your first-level character and be ready to dive in. Not sure if this is the group for you? Feel free to observe a session and jump in when you are ready.

Wed, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

Thu, Aug 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Stand out above other job candidates and develop an application that will impress employers.

Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.

Thu, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.!

Fri, Aug 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Sat, Aug 17, 7:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library - Urban Plaza
Purchase new or gently used books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Sat, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.)

Mon, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Tue, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
This course demonstrates how to prepare a professional resume that reflects their skills, knowledge and education that are relevant to the job they are seeking.

Wed, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Take charge of your financial future by attending the FREE FDIC - Money Smart Financial Education workshops in the Opportunity Center.

Wed, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come practice common interview questions, improve your impromptu conversations skills, and talk about the “unwritten rules” of interviewing.

Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.

Sat, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Heard of Dungeons & Dragons but never been sure how to get started? This is the workshop for you. All ages welcome.