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Maker Fest
2025-03-19 13:00:00 2025-03-19 15:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Fest 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. Downtown Library -

Wednesday, March 19
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-19 13:00:00 2025-03-19 15:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Fest 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. 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.

Also see interesting demonstrations from area robotics teams and a fix-it cafe. Watch the Library's Glowforge and 3D printers work and visit the gallery space to see what others have made in the library's Maker Spaces. Events will take place throughout the Downtown Public Library space. 

AGE GROUP: | Everyone |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker Room and Technology |

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Downtown Library
Phone: 319.261.READ
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Closed for the holiday.
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed for the holiday.)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees
Thu, Jul 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.
Library Closed
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.
Library Closed
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.
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.
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