Library Closing Early

Wed, Dec 04, 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.

Financial Education - in the Opportunity Center

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Take charge of your financial future by attending free financial education classes with First Interstate Bank at the Opportunity Center.

Dungeons & Dragons - Gaming Club

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Adventurers await! Bring your Level 1, Fifth Edition Character and see what adventures unfold. Continue questing to level up your character and see what mysteries you may uncover.

CR Chess Club

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Conversation Group: Learn & Practice English

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Did you know you can learn English for free at the library?

Sensory Story Time

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library - Commons

Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees

Thu, Dec 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.

Women Bound By Books

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Library - Unconference Room

Fiction and non-fiction selections that are for and about women. This is not a women-only group – all new members are welcome!

Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Fun Ways to Practice Mindfulness - Family Program

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

Looking for ways to practice mindfulness with your kids? Bring the entire family for a fun-filled evening doing yoga, playing games that increase mindfulness, and making a sensory bottle to take home.

Expressive Arts with Tanager

Fri, Dec 06, 9:30am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Fri, Dec 06, 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.

Friends of the Library Very Cherry Holiday Book Sale

Sat, Dec 07, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cherry Building

Purchase new and gently used giftable books in support of the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during the Very Cherry Holiday event.

Snowy Story Time

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Let's bring on the snow! Join us for a story time that celebrates the wonders of snow including stories, songs, and parachute activities!

Tree Lighting Activities

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Downtown Library - Commons

Join us before attending the city tree lighting in Greene Square. Activities in the library Commons will include festive crafts to get you in the spirit!

Early Learning Story Time - In-person

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

After School Adventures: Stencil Fun

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Kids are invited to use their artistic creativity with stencils! Materials provided, but kids are welcome to bring or cut out their own stencils. Geared towards K-5th students.

Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Early Learning Story Time

Tue, Dec 10, 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 times features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Amnesty International: Write for Rights

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 6:00pm

Downtown Library - Commons

Join Amnesty International in this annual letter writing opportunity to support human rights around the world.

A Cozy Quest: Role-Playing & Crafting

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Drop in to make a cozy craft, enjoy some tea or hot cocoa, and try a family and beginner-friendly cozy role-playing game.

Book Lovers Book Club

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Newcomers always welcome to this general interest book club.

Financial Education - in the Opportunity Center

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Take charge of your financial future by attending free financial education classes with First Interstate Bank at the Opportunity Center.

Trading Card Game Club - After-School Group

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

CR Chess Club

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Conversation Group: Learn & Practice English

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Did you know you can learn English for free at the library?

Sensory Story Time

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.

This event is full

How to Impress in your Job Interview - with Goodwill of the Heartland

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Wood Crafting with the Laser Cutter

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

See how the library's laser cutters create beautiful wood projects and learn how to sign-up to use them. Paint and put together a cute bonsai tree. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Merry TubaChristmas - 23nd Annual Cedar Rapids Area Merry TubaChristmas

Fri, Dec 13, 9:30am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library - Commons

The public is invited to participate and enjoy! Please note that seating is extremely limited; however there is plenty of standing room and people are welcome to bring their own chairs.

Early Learning Story Time

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.

Social Games for Older Adults: Bingo

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Mon, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ladd Library - Community Room

Join us for a free community game of Bingo! First come, first play, with all necessary materials provided. There is no contribution, monetary or otherwise, required to play.

Cancelled

Craft Your Perfect Resume - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

Mon, Dec 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library

Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Early Learning Story Time

Tue, Dec 17, 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 times features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles!

Teen 3D Print Club

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Downtown Library - Technology Classroom

Teens will learn how to use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs. They'll be able to learn at their own pace and set their creative direction.

Murder Mystery Club - Work Together to Solve a Crime

Tue, Dec 17, 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, Dec 18, 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.

Financial Education - in the Opportunity Center

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Take charge of your financial future by attending free financial education classes with First Interstate Bank at the Opportunity Center.

Dungeons & Dragons - Gaming Club

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Adventurers await! Bring your Level 1, Fifth Edition Character and see what adventures unfold. Continue questing to level up your character and see what mysteries you may uncover.

CR Chess Club

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A

A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Conversation Group: Learn & Practice English

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Did you know you can learn English for free at the library?

Sensory Story Time

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Job Searching Online - in the Opportunity Center Classroom

Thu, Dec 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom

Learn about some of the best online resources for job searching, how to avoid scams, and the importance of monitoring your online presence.

Tango Práctica - For all levels of dance experience!

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Read to Dogs

Thu, Dec 19, 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 p.m.!

Expressive Arts with Tanager

Fri, Dec 20, 9:30am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Fri, Dec 20, 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.

Dance to the Nutcracker!

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library - Community Room

Join us for an active music-making class with Carly Schieffer of Orchestra Iowa's Music Together as participants are guided through the story through creative movement.

Socially Anxious Hangout Group

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Library - Conference Room

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.)

"Home Alone" with Cocoa, Crafts, & Gift Wrapping

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

Enjoy this holiday favorite along with cocoa and crafts. Bring any presents you haven't had time to wrap. Use our supplies or bring your own and trade with others.

Cancelled

School's Out: Crafts & Games

Mon, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library

Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Mon, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Downtown Library - Union

When school is out, come to the library! Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to an hour of crafts, games, free books and more.

Tue, Dec 24, All day

Downtown Library

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Tue, Dec 24, All day

Ladd Library

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Wed, Dec 25, All day

Downtown Library

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

School's Out: Button Making

Wed, Dec 25, All day

Ladd Library

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room

Get creative and make wearable buttons using book pages, magazines, coloring pages or your own designs. Each participant can make up to 5 buttons. This program is designed for kids in grade school.

Corridor Games on Demand - Community Game Day

Sat, Dec 28, 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.

New Year Welcome!

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B

Welcome the New Year with a family friendly celebration that includes dancing, crafts, button-making, bubbles and more!

Cancelled

Crayon Resist Art for Kids

Mon, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library

Come learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.

Mon, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B

Kids are invited to make their secret images appear with a simple crayon resist art technique! Geared towards K-5th students.

Library Closing Early

Tue, Dec 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Downtown Library

Library closing at 5 pm.

Library Closing Early

Tue, Dec 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Ladd Library

Library closing at 5 pm.

Wed, Jan 01, All day

Downtown Library

Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.