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Literary Vines

A Wine & Beer Tasting to Benefit the Library Foundation
2025-04-18 18:00:00 2025-04-18 20:30:00 America/Chicago Literary Vines Enjoy literature-inspired beverage and appetizer pairings while supporting the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation. Downtown Library -

Friday, April 18
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 18:00:00 2025-04-18 20:30:00 America/Chicago Literary Vines Enjoy literature-inspired beverage and appetizer pairings while supporting the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation. Downtown Library -

Enjoy literature-inspired beverage and appetizer pairings while supporting the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation.

Join us Friday, April 18, for a special event featuring beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverage tastings paired with appetizers, a mobile silent auction, and live music.

Library staff will provide hands-on experiences in the Technology Classroom, where guests can learn about Foundation-funded technology programs and education. All funds raised benefit the Library Foundation and Foundation-funded programs, including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

For more information, please email Foundation@CRLibrary.org. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Foundation |

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Downtown Library
Phone: 319.261.READ
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.

Upcoming Events

CR Chess Club
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
CR Chess Club
Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
Read to Dogs
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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.!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
Corridor Games on Demand - Community Game Day
Sat, Jul 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.
CR Chess Club
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
CR Chess Club
Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees
Thu, Aug 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.
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