Early Learning Story Time with Charlotte Gunnufson

Future Forward - - Skills for Career Success!

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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 Education - in the Opportunity Center

Wed, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Take charge of your financial future by attending free financial education classes with First Interstate Bank at the Opportunity Center.

Trading Card Game Club - After-School Group

Wed, Feb 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.

Conversation Group - Job Readiness & English Practice at the Opportunity Center

Wed, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Are you interested in practicing your English skills while learning about job readiness and practicing for interviews? This group is for you!

Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

How to Impress in your Job Interview - with Goodwill of the Heartland

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 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.

Expressive Arts with Tanager

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 28, 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.

Conversation Group - Learn and Practice English in the Opportunity Center!

Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

A gathering for English language learners interested in practicing English and improving communication skills!

School's Out: Crafts & Games

Fri, Feb 28, 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.

Exhibit: Robert Wagner - Third Floor Gallery

Sat, Mar 01, All day

Third Floor Gallery

Cedar Rapids artist Robert Wagner, also known as Daedalus Vaughner, creates multi-disciplinary art with a focus on realism and representation. His work will be on display throughout the spring.

4-H Photography - Ladd Library Gallery

Sat, Mar 01, All day

Ladd Library Gallery

View an exhibition of photography from local 4-H members, curated by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This exhibit will be up throughout the spring.

Maker Fest Exhibition - Skywalk Gallery

Sat, Mar 01, All day

Skywalk Gallery, Second Floor

Visit the Skywalk Gallery to view artifacts created by our library's makers.

Songs, Stories, & Sock Puppets - Puppet Creation Workshop with Joe Link

Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

Story time with fun music and stories, followed by a sock puppet creation workshop with local puppet artist Joe Link.

Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

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

Mon, Mar 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

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

Mon, Mar 03, 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.

Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

Mon, Mar 03, 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.

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Downtown Library - Unconference Room

Reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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.

Teen 3D Print Club

Tue, Mar 04, 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.

Wed, Mar 05, 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 Foundations - with First Interstate Bank!

Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

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

Wed, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

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

Dungeons & Dragons - Gaming Club

Wed, Mar 05, 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 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Learn and practice English for free at the library.

Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Ladd Library - Community 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 07, 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.

Fri, Mar 07, 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 07, 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, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Downtown Library - Unconference Room

Youth ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the library’s Youth Advisory Club (YAC).

Art Exploration: Spring

Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room,Commons

Create spring art in a variety of forms: chalk, poetry, beads, and more! All ages welcome.

Sat, Mar 08, 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

Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

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

Mon, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

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

Mon, Mar 10, 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.

Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

Mon, Mar 10, 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.

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.

Early Learning Story Time with Charlotte Gunnufson

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.

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.

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.

Financial Foundations - with First Interstate Bank!

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!

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.

Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga

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.

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.

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.

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.

English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

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.

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.)

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

Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

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

Social Games for Older Adults: Bingo!

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.

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.

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.

Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons - Gaming Club

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!

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.

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Searching and Applying for Jobs Online - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

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!

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.!

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.

English Conversation Group - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

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.

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.

Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

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

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.

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.

Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

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.

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.

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!

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.

Financial Foundations - with First Interstate Bank!

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!

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.

Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

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.

Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga

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.

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.

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.