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Program to Go: Children

Huge Hyacinth Bouquet

2021-05-14 00:00:00 2021-05-14 23:59:00 America/Chicago Program to Go: Children Programs to Go are kits reserved in advance for pickup. Everything in the kit is yours to keep. Register to pick up supplies for a huge paper hyacinth bouquet on May 14. Downtown Library -

Friday, May 14
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-05-14 00:00:00 2021-05-14 23:59:00 America/Chicago Program to Go: Children Programs to Go are kits reserved in advance for pickup. Everything in the kit is yours to keep. Register to pick up supplies for a huge paper hyacinth bouquet on May 14. Downtown Library -

Programs to Go are kits reserved in advance for pickup. Everything in the kit is yours to keep. Register to pick up supplies for a huge paper hyacinth bouquet on May 14.

Just in time for Mother's Day!

The Huge Hyacinth Bouquet will brighten spirits for weeks to come.  Program to Go kit includes: paper for three huge hyacinths, small presentation ribbon, and instructions.  Register in advance to pick up your kit at the Downtown or Ladd Library on May 14.

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Play | Maker Room and Technology |

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Downtown Library

Phone: 319.261.READ

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Library Closed
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Library Closed)

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

Thu, Mar 28, 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 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds.

Thu, Mar 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
String trio works by composers Ingrid Stölzel, Andrea Casarrubios & Michael Kimber, Beethoven’s String Trio Op. 9 No. 3, and Bach’s Sonata No. 2. in D Major for Viola de Gamba and Harpsichord Obligato

Thu, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Geared toward youth ages 16-25, this workshop explores the necessary skills for education and career success.

Thu, Mar 28, 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.

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Get the most out of your garden with helpful tips and tricks.

Fri, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 9-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 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Sat, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
What comes to mind when you think of Iowa food? Anyone who has lived in Iowa has a special food story. Author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby will bring these stories to life in a fun, interactive program!

Sun, Mar 31, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Sun, Mar 31, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Mon, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Apr 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Mon, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Neon Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion, and Toilet Paper Olympics...these are just a few of the exciting math activities you'll do at Crazy 8s Club! This program is for students in 3rd-5th grade.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Unconference Room
Reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tue, Apr 02, 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 time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library - Maker Room
Certified learners are welcome to use the machines they have been certified to use without having to make an appointment.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom
Bring in your crafting project to work on with fellow crafters. Share knowledge with one another and see how the Maker Spaces tools might take your projects to the next level.

Tue, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
This course is beneficial for anyone looking to create their first resume or looking to improve or update one they already have.

Tue, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom
Teens will learn how to use the 3D printer and use Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs. They'll be able to learn at their own pace and set their creative direction.

Tue, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Geared toward youth ages 16-25, this workshop explores the necessary skills for education and career success.

Wed, Apr 03, 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 play and connection time.

Wed, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Financial Education Programs gives you the resources you can need to achieve financial freedom.

Wed, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
The next batch of adventures await our characters. Drop in and observe, or bring a first-level character and dive in.

Wed, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Each event there will be different surprise materials for youth ages 3-8 to experiment with and create unique art!

Thu, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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.

Thu, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Geared toward youth ages 16-25, this workshop explores the necessary skills for education and career success.

Thu, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room,Technology Classroom
Join Family Learning Connections to learn about Circle of Security and how parents can build positive relationships with and for their children.
Register

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Unconference Room
Fiction and non-fiction selections that are by, for and about women.

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Book covers can draw us into a story or remain with us long after the details of the story have faded. Create a unique art piece using recycled materials inspired by the cover of your favorite book.

Fri, Apr 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Purchase new or gently used books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Fri, Apr 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 9-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, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
New venue Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Sat, Apr 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Purchase new or gently used books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Songs, stories, and activities with a pajama theme!

Canceled
Sat, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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, Apr 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom
Sew your own eucalyptus infused heating pads.

Sun, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Purchase new or gently used books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Mon, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Mon, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Neon Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion, and Toilet Paper Olympics...these are just a few of the exciting math activities you'll do at Crazy 8s Club! This program is for students in 3rd-5th grade.

Tue, Apr 09, 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 time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library - Maker Room
Certified learners are welcome to use the machines they have been certified to use without having to make an appointment.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom
Bring in your crafting project to work on with fellow crafters. Share knowledge with one another and see how the Maker Spaces tools might take your projects to the next level.

Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Tweens and teens will use their hands and basic sculpting tools to shape air-dry or magic clay into cute and functional trinket trays!

Tue, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Newcomers always welcome to this general interest book club.

Wed, Apr 10, 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 play and connection time.

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
The next batch of adventures await our characters. Drop in and observe, or bring a first-level character and dive in.

Wed, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library - Commons
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

Thu, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn the necessary skills for a successful job interview!

Thu, Apr 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room,Conference Room
Join Family Learning Connections to learn about Circle of Security and how parents can build positive relationships with and for their children.
Register

Thu, Apr 11, 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.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Discover the art and science of music therapy as we explore the benefits of music for physical, psychological, and social functioning.

Fri, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:15am
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 9-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, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.

Fri, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Fri, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Everyday we write our stories through the text messages we send to each other. Explore the poetry of text with resident artist Akwi Nji.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Visit the Downtown Library for fun demonstrations, hands-on activities, and inspiring presentations that showcase the ways area organizations & makers are using both maker and emerging technologies.

Mon, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Art Gallery
During this drop-in program, resident artist Akwi Nji, invites the Cedar Rapids community to write a letter to a favorite book character.

Mon, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Mon, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Neon Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion, and Toilet Paper Olympics...these are just a few of the exciting math activities you'll do at Crazy 8s Club! This program is for students in 3rd-5th grade.

Tue, Apr 16, 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 time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library - Maker Room
Certified learners are welcome to use the machines they have been certified to use without having to make an appointment.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom
Bring in your crafting project to work on with fellow crafters. Share knowledge with one another and see how the Maker Spaces tools might take your projects to the next level.

Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom
Teens will learn how to use the 3D printer and use Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs. They'll be able to learn at their own pace and set their creative direction.

Wed, Apr 17, 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 play and connection time.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Financial Education Programs gives you the resources you can need to achieve financial freedom.

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
The next batch of adventures await our characters. Drop in and observe, or bring a first-level character and dive in.

Wed, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Interactive program that invites adults with disabilities to create art, make crafts, play games, and explore the Maker Spaces.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Created by Zumba and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini program combines music, dance, and educational tools for 30 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!

Thu, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a beginner-level chair yoga class with Tammy Bayer from Toula Yoga. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.

Thu, Apr 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room,Conference Room
Join Family Learning Connections to learn about Circle of Security and how parents can build positive relationships with and for their children.
Register

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Commons
Learn the basic steps of Tango or continue to perfect your skills in a welcoming environment. No partner required.

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 9-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, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Fri, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library
Enjoy delightful beverage and appetizer pairings while supporting the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation.

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Revenge. Giants. Monsters. Chases. Escapes. True Love. Miracles. And Audience Participation.

Sat, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Revenge. Giants. Monsters. Chases. Escapes. True Love. Miracles. And Audience Participation.

Mon, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Mon, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Neon Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion, and Toilet Paper Olympics...these are just a few of the exciting math activities you'll do at Crazy 8s Club! This program is for students in 3rd-5th grade.

Tue, Apr 23, 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 time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library - Maker Room
Certified learners are welcome to use the machines they have been certified to use without having to make an appointment.

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom
Bring in your crafting project to work on with fellow crafters. Share knowledge with one another and see how the Maker Spaces tools might take your projects to the next level.

Tue, Apr 23, 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.

Wed, Apr 24, 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 play and connection time.

Wed, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
The next batch of adventures await our characters. Drop in and observe, or bring a first-level character and dive in.

Wed, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room,Children's Program Room
Join Family Learning Connections to learn about Circle of Security and how parents can build positive relationships with and for their children.
Register

Thu, Apr 25, 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, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 9-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, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
McLoud Run Park
A Save Our Streams volunteer will lead registered participants through the field training to become a certified SOS water quality monitor.
Registration opens Saturday, April 13 2024 at 10:00am