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CR Chess Club
2025-06-25 17:30:00 2025-06-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago CR Chess Club A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game. Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Wednesday, June 25
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 17:30:00 2025-06-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago CR Chess Club A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game. Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Downtown Library

Beems Auditorium B

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game. Whether you are interested in learning chess, advancing your knowledge of the game, or teaching others, you are invited to attend. For more information, connect with us on Facebook or visit chessiniowa.org/crchess.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | School Age | Everyone | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Games and Activities |

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Downtown Library
Phone: 319.261.READ
Hours
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Closed for Memorial Day.)
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 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.

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