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Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
2023-03-30 17:30:00 2023-03-30 19:15:00 America/Chicago Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more! Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

Thursday, March 30
5:30pm - 7:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-30 17:30:00 2023-03-30 19:15:00 America/Chicago Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more! Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

Downtown Library

Beems Auditorium A/B

Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!

This family learning group is free to any family with young children 0-5 years in Linn County. We will use a variety of formats and activities to teach about topics including understanding child development, communicating with your children, and encouraging positive parent-child relationships. There will be activities, gifts, and surprises every week!

Parents and caregivers and children will meet in a small-group setting with our expert facilitators at the Downtown Library. This session is completely free and includes a family meal or snack, childcare, and program materials. In addition, transportation assistance and interpretation services are available upon request.  

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Babies and Toddlers | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Play | Learn | Connect |

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Downtown Library
Phone: 319.261.READ
Hours
Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 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

Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Mar 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Tue, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library
Stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Mar 22, 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.
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Mar 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Resume and Job Search Help - Ladd Library Grab-a-Job
Thu, Mar 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Drop-in, no registration necessary. Urban Dreams and Library staff will be available for assistance creating resumes, applying for jobs and searching for jobs.
Ladd Library Grab-a-Job - In partnership with IowaWORKS and Urban Dreams
Thu, Mar 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Urban Dreams and Library staff will assist with creating resumes and job applications in the Opportunity Center. Join us every 4th Thursday at the Ladd Library to meet with potential employers.
Canceled
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
I Love the 1990s Trivia Night
Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Commons
The '90s are seeing a renaissance in today's pop culture, or whatever. Let's sink into the nostalgia of the 1990s and reminisce about major events, movies, toys, games and so much more.
Tai Chi Series
Fri, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Participants are invited to learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 10 week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
Friday Magic TCG
Fri, Mar 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, Mar 27, 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.
Family Story Time
Mon, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Tue, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library
Stop by and chat with them about your questions and concerns
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Mar 29, 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.
Red Cedar Chamber Orchestra - Physics, Art, and Music
Wed, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
This free concert pairs a string quartet with narration, art, and architecture.
Canceled
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Mar 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Zumbini - An Active Movement And Music Class
Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Created especially 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! Register to join!
Canceled
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
Thu, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!
Register
Tai Chi Series
Fri, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Participants are invited to learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 10 week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
Friday Magic TCG
Fri, Mar 31, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Brand New Books!
Sat, Apr 01, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cherry Building
Purchase new books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
Bluey Party
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Come play like your favorite characters, Mum, Dad, Bingo, and BLUEY!
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, Apr 03, 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.
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Between the Covers Book Club
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere
Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Noche de Ciencias - En Espanol - Presented by SHPE and Iowa State Extension
Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Middle & High School Students and Their Parents! Learn about the possibilities in careers related to STEM with professional Latino/a engineers and the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center.
Register
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 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.
Canceled
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Apr 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Canceled
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting.
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees
Thu, Apr 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.
Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
Thu, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom,Beems Auditorium B
Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!
Register
Tango 101
Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Come see local dancers demonstrate this beautiful and accessible dance form. Then learn the basic moves and get out on the dance floor! Registration required.
Women's Studies Reading Group Spring 2023
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Fiction and non-fiction selections that are by, for and about women.
Lighted Cafe Book Nook Craft - Glowforge Introduction
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Make this adorable book nook at this two-part crafting event. Learn how the Library's Glowforge works and make a cafe with working lights thanks to resident maker Mandy Denny. Registration required.
This event is full
Tai Chi Series
Fri, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Participants are invited to learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 10 week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
Friday Magic TCG
Fri, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.
Essential Oils DIY
Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Looking for a way to relax? Wahneta Dimmer of Hands in Harmony will discuss the relaxing properties of certain essential oils and help attendees create their own combination. Registration required.
Library Closed
Sun, Apr 09, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.
Library Closed
Sun, Apr 09, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, Apr 10, 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.
LEGO Time
Mon, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Make your way to the library after school for some fun LEGO action!
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Book Lovers Book Club
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Newcomers always welcome to this general interest book club.
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 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.
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Zumbini - An Active Movement And Music Class
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Created especially 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! Register to join!
Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga
Thu, Apr 13, 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.
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
Thu, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!
Register
Lighted Cafe Book Nook Craft - Glowforge Introduction
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Make this adorable book nook at this two-part crafting event. Learn how the Library's Glowforge works and make a cafe with working lights thanks to resident maker Mandy Denny. Registration required.
This event is full
Tai Chi Series
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Participants are invited to learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 10 week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
Friday Magic TCG
Fri, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, Apr 17, 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.
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 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.
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Limb Difference Awareness Display
Thu, Apr 20, All day
Downtown Library
April is Limb Difference Awareness Month! Help us celebrate those who live with limb differences or have experienced limb loss by visiting our display in the Children's Area of the library!
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
Thu, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!
Register
Read to Dogs
Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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 pm.
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