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Friday Afternoon TCG

Magic, Pokemon, and More

2024-04-26 14:30:00 2024-04-26 16:30:00 America/Chicago Friday Afternoon TCG Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games. Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Friday, April 26
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-26 14:30:00 2024-04-26 16:30:00 America/Chicago Friday Afternoon TCG Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games. Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Downtown Library

Beems Auditorium B

Join us for an afternoon of playing your favorite trading card games.

Bring your favorite trading card game and join us for an afternoon of light, casual play. Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon take center stage, or bring your own favorite trading card game and meet with other players. Bring your pre-constructed deck, or use some of the provided Magic: The Gathering cards to make your own deck, try it out, and rebuild.

Magic format is a modified pauper allowing the inclusion of Uncommon cards; Pokemon format is Standard, unless agreed on prior to play. No entry fee or registration required. Magic: The Gathering cards are provided by donation from Magikids.org and members of the Cedar Rapids community.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | School Age | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Games and Activities | Family Programs | Crafts and Hobbies |

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Downtown Library

Phone: 319.261.READ

Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Closed for Memorial Day.)

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, May 22, 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, May 22, 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.

Fri, May 23, 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.

Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Come to the library for a special program about raptors in Iowa! Raptology will bring some birds of prey and educate attendees about the birds’ habitats, diet, and more! Geared toward K-6th graders.

Sun, May 25, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Sun, May 25, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Mon, May 26, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Mon, May 26, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Tue, May 27, 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.

Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Wed, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Financial Education Programs gives you the resources you can need to achieve financial freedom.

Wed, May 28, 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.

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Learn and practice English for free at the library.

Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, May 29, 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!

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Learn and practice English for free at the library!

Sat, May 31, 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, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, Jun 19, 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.!