Connect with other expecting parents, discover resources available to you in our community, and explore tips for helping your baby learn and grow from the very beginning!
Our Growing Readers Prenatal Program is designed to assist you with developing a reading routine during pregnancy and features a variety of educational sessions. These include information about fetal learning, resources available for expecting parents in our community, and how to care for yourself and baby during and after pregnancy. Partners, support people, and children are welcome!
Attendance at any of the listed events below will give you access to a final meeting of our Growing Readers group for a pampering session including massage and meditation.
September 30th- Introduction to Prenatal Learning, including a Ted Talk by Annie Murphy Paul
October 7th- Presentation and discussion led by YPN
October 14th- Prenatal exercise class and mini prenatal resource expo with local community organizations
October 21st- Baby wearing and car seat safety
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.