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Dolly Parton's Birthday Party

2025-01-18 10:00:00 2025-01-18 12:00:00 America/Chicago Dolly Parton's Birthday Party The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is throwing a birthday party in Dolly Parton’s honor, and you are invited to help us celebrate! Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium

Saturday, January 18
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-18 10:00:00 2025-01-18 12:00:00 America/Chicago Dolly Parton's Birthday Party The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is throwing a birthday party in Dolly Parton’s honor, and you are invited to help us celebrate! Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium

Downtown Library

Beems Auditorium A/B, Whipple Auditorium

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is throwing a birthday party in Dolly Parton’s honor, and you are invited to help us celebrate!

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is throwing a birthday party in Dolly Parton’s honor. You are invited to help us celebrate! Drop in and enjoy family-friendly activities, including the “Happy Birthday” song at 10:15am, story time at 10:30 am, dance party at 11 am, and story time at 11:30 am. The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will sell children’s books for $1 each, and community partners will provide resources and activities. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Bankers Trust.

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

    EVENT TYPE: | Games and Activities | Foundation | Family Programs | Early Learning |

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    Downtown Library
    Phone: 319.261.READ
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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

    Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Tue, Mar 11, 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.
    Sew a Table Runner
    Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Downtown Library - Maker Room
    Create a simple yet lovely table runner for your home. If you can sew a straight line, you can make this table runner! Basic sewing skills are required for this program. Registration is required.
    Registration is now closed
    Early Learning Story Time with Charlotte Gunnufson
    Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    Attendees are invited to a special story time with local author Charlotte Gunnufson to hear her recently released book "Hard Hat Hank and the Sky-High Solution"!
    Scrapbooking Club
    Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Learn scrapbooking techniques including photo layout, page design, embellishment, and journaling in a welcoming environment.
    Book Lovers Book Club
    Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Newcomers always welcome to this general interest book club.
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Wed, Mar 12, 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.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!
    Financial Foundations - with First Interstate Bank!
    Wed, Mar 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Financial Education Programs gives you the resources you can need to achieve financial freedom.
    Trading Card Game Club - After-School Group
    Wed, Mar 12, 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.
    Job Readiness & English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library.
    CR Chess Club
    Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
    A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
    Sensory Story Time
    Thu, Mar 13, 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.
    Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga
    Thu, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    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.
    How to Impress in your Job Interview - with Goodwill of the Heartland
    Thu, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Practice common interview questions, improve your impromptu conversations skills, and talk about the “unwritten rules” of interviewing.
    Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!
    Thu, Mar 13, 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.
    Make Your Own Sourdough Starter
    Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Learn how to make and maintain a sourdough starter, taste samples from Great Harvest Bread Co., and take home recipes to try once your starter is ready to go.
    Pied Piper - Woodwind Quintet
    Fri, Mar 14, 9:30am - 10:15am
    Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
    Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Fri, Mar 14, 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.
    Tai Chi for Older Adults
    Fri, Mar 14, 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.
    Expressive Arts With Tanager
    Fri, Mar 14, 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.
    English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library!
    Pied Piper - Woodwind Quintet
    Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
    Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
    Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.
    Civil Rights Commission Pop Up
    Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Downtown Library - Commons
    The Civil Rights Commission will bring an interactive activity to the library Commons.
    Saturday Story Time: Rainbows!
    Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    We will celebrate all the colors of the rainbow with books, songs, rhymes, and art!
    Socially Anxious Hangout Group
    Sat, Mar 15, 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.)
    Sew a Table Runner
    Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Downtown Library - Maker Room
    Create a simple yet lovely table runner for your home. If you can sew a straight line, you can make this table runner! Basic sewing skills are required for this program. Registration is required.
    This event is full
    Early Learning Story Time
    Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career.
    Social Games for Older Adults: Bingo!
    Mon, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Join us for a free community game of Bingo! First come, first play, with all necessary materials provided. There is no contribution, monetary or otherwise, required to play.
    Computer Skills Training - with IowaWORKS
    Mon, Mar 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.
    LEGO & KEVA Plank Club
    Mon, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students.
    Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Tue, Mar 18, 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.
    Early Learning Story Time
    Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Downtown Library - Technology Conference Room
    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.
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Wed, Mar 19, 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.
    Maker Fest
    Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Downtown Library
    Visit the Downtown Library to see how the community fosters STEAM learning. There will be hands-on activities like a community art sculpture, circuit cards, button making and more.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!
    Dungeons & Dragons - Gaming Club
    Wed, Mar 19, 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.
    Job Readiness & English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library.
    CR Chess Club
    Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
    A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
    Sensory Story Time
    Thu, Mar 20, 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.
    Drop-In Button Making
    Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    Join us at some point during the hour to make a new button for your collection!
    Searching and Applying for Jobs Online - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Thu, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    The internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin. This workshop can help!
    Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!
    Thu, Mar 20, 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.
    Read to Dogs
    Thu, Mar 20, 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.!
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Fri, Mar 21, 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.
    Tai Chi for Older Adults
    Fri, Mar 21, 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.
    English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library!
    School's Out: Crafts & Games
    Fri, Mar 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Downtown Library - Union
    When school is out, come to the library! Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to an hour of crafts, games, free books and more.
    "The Wild Robot" Showing & Robot Activities
    Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
    Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
    Enjoy a free screening of the movie "The Wild Robot" and stay to learn how to use Spheros and Ozobots.
    Early Learning Story Time
    Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career.
    Computer Skills Training - with IowaWORKS
    Mon, Mar 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.
    LEGO & KEVA Plank Club
    Mon, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students.
    Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Tue, Mar 25, 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.
    Early Learning Story Time
    Tue, Mar 25, 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!
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Wed, Mar 26, 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.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!
    Financial Foundations - with First Interstate Bank!
    Wed, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Financial Education Programs gives you the resources you can need to achieve financial freedom.
    Trading Card Game Club - After-School Group
    Wed, Mar 26, 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.
    Job Readiness & English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library.
    CR Chess Club
    Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
    A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
    Sensory Story Time
    Thu, Mar 27, 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.
    Expressive Arts With Tanager
    Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders.
    Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga
    Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
    Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.
    Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!
    Thu, Mar 27, 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.
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Fri, Mar 28, 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.
    Tai Chi for Older Adults
    Fri, Mar 28, 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.
    English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library!
    Corridor Games on Demand - Community Game Day
    Sat, Mar 29, 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.
    Sew a Table Runner - Intermediate Level
    Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Downtown Library - Maker Room
    Take your table runner skills to the next level! This project includes cutting fabric on angles and adding batting to the inside of the runner. Basic sewing skills are required for this program.
    This event is full
    Early Learning Story Time
    Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career.
    Drop-In Button Making
    Mon, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Join us at some point during the hour to make a new button for your collection!
    Computer Skills Training - with IowaWORKS
    Mon, Mar 31, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.
    LEGO & KEVA Plank Club
    Mon, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students.
    Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Tue, Apr 01, 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.
    Between the Covers Book Club
    Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Downtown Library - Unconference Room
    Reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.
    Early Learning Story Time
    Tue, Apr 01, 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!
    Sew a Table Runner - Intermediate Level
    Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Downtown Library - Maker Room
    Take your table runner skills to the next level! This project includes cutting fabric on angles and adding batting to the inside of the runner. Basic sewing skills are required for this program.
    Seniors Create
    Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Tap into your creativity and enjoy the calming benefits of painting! Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint by Numbers session hosted by Emery Place Senior Living.
    Murder Mystery Club - Work Together to Solve a Crime
    Tue, Apr 01, 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.
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Wed, Apr 02, 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.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!
    Financial Foundations - with First Interstate Bank!
    Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Financial Education Programs gives you the resources you can need to achieve financial freedom.
    Job Readiness & English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Wed, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library.
    CR Chess Club
    Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
    Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners
    Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Join us for a special series presented by Linn County Master Gardeners.
    Sensory Story Time
    Thu, Apr 03, 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.
    Expressive Arts With Tanager
    Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders.
    Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
    Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Downtown Library - Commons
    Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
    Searching and Applying for Jobs Online - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Thu, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    The internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin. This workshop can help!
    Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees
    Thu, Apr 03, 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.
    Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!
    Thu, Apr 03, 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.
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Fri, Apr 04, 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.
    Tai Chi for Older Adults
    Fri, Apr 04, 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.
    Expressive Arts With Tanager
    Fri, Apr 04, 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.
    English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library!
    Youth Advisory Club (Ages 12-18)
    Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Downtown Library - Unconference Room
    Youth ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the library’s Youth Advisory Club (YAC).
    Saturday Story Time: Spring
    Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    Welcome spring with stories and songs, and learn about pollinators from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
    Socially Anxious Hangout Group
    Sat, Apr 05, 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.)
    Sew a Table Runner - Intermediate Level
    Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Downtown Library - Maker Room
    Take your table runner skills to the next level! This project includes cutting fabric on angles and adding batting to the inside of the runner. Basic sewing skills are required for this program.
    This event is full
    Early Learning Story Time
    Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career.
    Social Games for Older Adults: Bingo!
    Mon, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Join us for a free community game of Bingo! First come, first play, with all necessary materials provided. There is no contribution, monetary or otherwise, required to play.
    Computer Skills Training - with IowaWORKS
    Mon, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.
    LEGO & KEVA Plank Club
    Mon, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    Builders are invited to construct and create with LEGO and KEVA blocks. Activities will include both challenges and free play. Geared towards K-5th students.
    Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Tue, Apr 08, 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.
    Early Learning Story Time
    Tue, Apr 08, 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!
    Sew a Table Runner - Intermediate Level
    Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Downtown Library - Maker Room
    Take your table runner skills to the next level! This project includes cutting fabric on angles and adding batting to the inside of the runner. Basic sewing skills are required for this program.
    Scrapbooking Club
    Tue, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Learn scrapbooking techniques including photo layout, page design, embellishment, and journaling in a welcoming environment.
    Book Lovers Book Club
    Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Newcomers always welcome to this general interest book club.
    Baby and Toddler Story Time
    Wed, Apr 09, 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.
    Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
    Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!
    Financial Foundations - with First Interstate Bank!
    Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Financial Education Programs gives you the resources you can need to achieve financial freedom.
    Trading Card Game Club - After-School Group
    Wed, Apr 09, 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.
    Job Readiness & English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom
    Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Learn and practice English for free at the library.
    CR Chess Club
    Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
    A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
    Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners
    Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Ladd Library - Community Room
    Join us for a special series presented by Linn County Master Gardeners.
    Sensory Story Time
    Thu, Apr 10, 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.
    Red Cedar Chamber Orchestra - Music in Libraries: Crossover Quartet
    Thu, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
    A family-friendly string and electric quartet concert featuring familiar faces and new additions.
    Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga
    Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    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.
    How to Impress in your Job Interview - with Goodwill of the Heartland
    Thu, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
    Practice common interview questions, improve your impromptu conversations skills, and talk about the “unwritten rules” of interviewing.
    Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!
    Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Library Commons
    Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.
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