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Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children

2023-04-13 17:30:00 2023-04-13 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, April 13
5:30pm - 7:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-13 17:30:00 2023-04-13 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!

Registration closed.

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: | Family Programs | Early Learning |

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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

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

Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

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.!

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

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.

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.