Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown

Upcoming Events at Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown

• Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

  Play tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie role-playing game to share with the group or try a new game that one of our game masters has prepared. 2025-09-12 16:00:00 -0500

  11/29

  12:00 p.m.

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• Fabric & Foam Storage Basket: Basic Level

  Looking for an easy, homemade holiday gift? Learn to sew a small fabric basket. Sewers will learn to incorporate foam lining to a project. Registration required. Please note: You must be able to operate a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight line. Register: https://www.crlibrary.org/event/fabric-and-foam-storage-basket-basic-level-5403 2025-11-17 12:00:00 -0600

  12/02

  10:00 a.m.

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• Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library

  Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 2025-10-13 10:30:00 -0500

  12/02

  10:00 a.m.

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• Between the Covers Book Club

  If you enjoy reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere, this book group that meets the first Tuesday of each month is for you. Dec. 2: "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey Jan. 6: "The Ways We Hide" by Kristina McMorris Feb. 3: "Fraud" by Zadie Smith 2025-11-12 11:00:00 -0600

  12/02

  10:00 a.m.

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• Teen Maker Club

  Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as laser cutters, sewing, the 3D Printer, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software. Each month we will meet twice, and both days will be spent working to complete a single project. Dec. 2 & 16: Learn about our laser cutters, their basic design software, and create a personalized project. Jan. 6 & 20: Learn how to use the 3D printer and Tinkercad design software. Feb. 3 & 17: Learn sewing basics, how to die cut fabric, and make your own fun felt patches. 2025-10-23 17:30:00 -0500

  12/02

  4:00 p.m.

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• Baby & Toddler Story Time at the Downtown Library

  Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement. 2025-10-21 10:30:00 -0500

  12/03

  9:30 a.m.

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• Dungeons & Dragons

  Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided. Bring your first-level character and your imagination, and be ready to dive in. Character creation and game tutorials are available for new players. All ages and experience levels welcome. We are also looking for Dungeon Masters looking to start a table of their own. 2025-11-04 18:30:00 -0600

  12/03

  4:30 p.m.

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• Family Art Night at the Downtown Library

  Experiment with different art supplies and learn new concepts at Family Art Night. Registration required at CRLibrary.org/events. Collage: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 pm, Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room & Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5:30-6:30 pm, Ladd Library, Community Room Sewing & Threading: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 5:30-6:30 pm, Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room & Tuesday, Dec. 23, 5:30-6:30 pm, Ladd Library, Community Room Sculpture: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 5:30-6:30 pm, Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room & Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30-6:30 pm, Ladd Library, Community Room DIY Puzzle: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5:30-6:30 pm, Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room & Tuesday, Jan. 27, 5:30-6:30 pm, Ladd Library, Community Room Chalk Pastels: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room & Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5:30-6:30 pm, Ladd Library, Community Room Doodlepens: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30-6:30 pm, Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room & Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5:30-6:30 pm, Ladd Library, Community Room 2025-10-22 18:30:00 -0500

  12/03

  5:30 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown

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• Cedar Rapids Chess Club

  Learn chess, advance your knowledge of the game, or teach others at this club for all ages. Visit chessiniowa.org for more information. 2025-11-04 19:30:00 -0600

  12/03

  5:30 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown

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• Sensory Story Time

  Designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. 2025-10-17 10:30:00 -0500

  12/04

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown

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• Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours

  Chat with staff of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions. 2025-10-30 16:00:00 -0500

  12/04

  2:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown

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• Teen Steam

  Teens are invited to join us every other Thursday for various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) projects. 2025-10-24 17:00:00 -0500

  12/04

  4:00 p.m.

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