Book Lovers Book Club

Pied Piper - Sting Quartet

Fri, Oct 11, 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 play and connection time.

Fri, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:15am

Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium

Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.

Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last.

Pied Piper - Sting Quartet

Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre K to second graders.

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium

Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.

School's Out: Crafts & Games

Fri, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Downtown Library - Union

An hour of crafts, games, and more for teens and tweens.

The Littlest Mermaid - A Children's Opera - with the Cedar Rapids Opera

Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:50am

Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium

This charming English adaptation of the Czech opera Rusalka composed by Dvořák offers a happy ending for the mermaid Rusalka and her prince. This is the CRO's Season 27 children's outreach opera.

Watercolor Workshop: Spooky Season

Sat, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Vibe and paint with us. In this workshop, we focus on relaxation and fun with a spooky themed watercolor. Beginners encouraged! Registration required.

This event is full

Early Learning Story Time - In-person

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Tue, Oct 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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!

Murder Mystery Club - Work Together to Solve a Crime

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

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!

Teen 3D Print Club

Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans. Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library.

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons - Gaming Club

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Adventurers await! Bring your Level 1, Fifth Edition Character and see what adventures unfold. Continue questing to level up your character and see what mysteries you may uncover.

Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Did you know you can learn English for free at the library?

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Get the most out of your garden with helpful tips and tricks.

Puppets and Stories

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

Playing with puppets can promote empathy, teach children about cause and effect and help them understand narrative structure. Come play with our puppets and act out your own story or a provided one.

Job Searching Online - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Learn about some of the best online resources for job searching, how to avoid scams, and the importance of monitoring your online presence.

Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Learn to Dance the Thriller - with Prestige Dance Studio

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

Have you ever wanted to learn Michael Jackson's iconic moves from the "Thriller" music video to bust out on the dance floor? Us too! Let's do this!

This event is full

Read to Dogs

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 18, 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 play and connection time.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last.

Westside Library Groundbreaking

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre K to second graders.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Westside Library Site

Celebrate the new Westside Library at a special Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Spooky Story Time

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

Join us for a fun and (only slightly) spooky Story Time! There will be fun songs and stories to get us in the mood for Halloween.

Socially Anxious Hangout Group

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Cast your vote for the Nov 5 general election at the library with this early voting opportunity.

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

New venue Downtown Library - Technology Classroom

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.)

Spooky Sign Craft

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Learn about the library's laser cutter and create a fun spooky sign for your door! Registration is required.

This event is full

Early Learning Story Time - In-person

Sun, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Downtown Library

Cast your vote for the Nov 5 general election at the library with this early voting opportunity.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

School's Out: Crafts & Games

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Mon, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Downtown Library - Union

An hour of crafts, games, and more for teens and tweens.

Computer Skills Workshop - with IowaWORKS

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

School Age STEAM: Blow Painting Straw Art

Mon, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

School age students are invited to participate in an exciting hands-on STEAM activity each Monday. Activities designed for 2nd-5th graders.

Tue, Oct 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

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!

Maker Spaces Open House

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Library - Maker Room,Technology Classroom

See our Maker Spaces and watch the machines in action! Staff will be available to answer questions about the spaces and how to set up Maker appointments.

Trading Card Game Club - After-School Group

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Downtown Library - Union

Put your card game skills to the test in a casual play environment. Magic The Gathering and Pokémon TCG cards provided.

Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Did you know you can learn English for free at the library?

Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!

Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last.

Voting Story Time and Activity

Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre K to second graders.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:45am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Election time is coming! Families are invited to a story time and activity all about voting and elections.

Corridor Games on Demand - Community Game Day

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Ladd Library

Cast your vote for the Nov 5 general election at the library with this early voting opportunity.

Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library - Conference Room

Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary.

Interactive "Rocky Horror Picture Show"

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

"Rocky Horror Picture Show" fans are invited for an interactive movie showing. Movie is rated R; this showing is designed for ages 18+.

Sun, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library

Cast your vote for the Nov 5 general election at the library with this early voting opportunity.

Computer Skills Workshop - with IowaWORKS

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

School Age STEAM: 3D Geometric Shapes

Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

School age students are invited to participate in an exciting hands-on STEAM activity each Monday. Activities designed for 2nd-5th graders.

Tue, Oct 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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!

Tarot Card Wood Engraving

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

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, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Decorate your chosen funny tarot card wood engraving. Registration required.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Financial Wellness Wednesday - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Financial Education Programs gives you the resources you can need to achieve financial freedom.

Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Did you know you can learn English for free at the library?

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Get the most out of your garden with helpful tips and tricks.

Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga

Thu, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.

This event is full

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Fri, Nov 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Downtown Library

Purchase new or gently used books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Fri, Nov 01, 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 play and connection time.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last.

Sat, Nov 02, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Downtown Library

Purchase new or gently used books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Fall Picnic Story Time

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Special picnic activities and crafts will follow story time!

Easy Sew Bowl Cozy

Sat, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Downtown Library - Technology Classroom

Make a simple bowl cozy for all of your warm fall and winter meals. Registration is required.

Registration opens Friday, October 18 2024 at 10:00am

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Downtown Library

Purchase new or gently used books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Computer Skills Workshop - with IowaWORKS

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

School Age STEAM: Straw Rockets

Mon, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

School age students are invited to participate in an exciting hands-on STEAM activity each Monday. Activities designed for 2nd-5th graders.

Between the Covers Book Club

Tue, Nov 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Unconference Room

Reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

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!

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons - Gaming Club

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Adventurers await! Bring your Level 1, Fifth Edition Character and see what adventures unfold. Continue questing to level up your character and see what mysteries you may uncover.

Wed, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Did you know you can learn English for free at the library?

Parachute Play

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

Join us for a session of parachute games and songs. Parachute play encourages physical activity and promotes the development of motor coordination and social skills.

Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library - Commons

Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Women Bound By Books

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Library - Unconference Room

Fiction and non-fiction selections that are for and about women. This is not a women only group - all new members are welcome!

Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

An Evening with Local NYT Bestselling Author Lyz Lenz

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

Join us for an evening to hear Lyz speak and for a Q&A with a special guest. Stay to meet Lyz and get your book signed.

Fri, Nov 08, 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 play and connection time.

Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last.