Upcoming Events at Cedar Rapids Public Library
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Sensory Story Time
<p>This story time is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs and includes low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.</p> 2024-05-02 10:30:00 -0500Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids0.0 00.0 -
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
<p>Chat with staff of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions on the first Thursday of each month.</p> 2024-05-02 16:00:00 -0500Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids0.0 00.0 -
Parenting Class
<p>Join Family Learning Connections to learn about Circle of Security and how parents and caregivers can build positive relationships with and for their children and enhance secure attachment for their child.</p> <p>The class is available to families with a child aged 0-5 years. Meals and childcare will be provided for the 8-week series.</p> <p>Registration required at <a href="http://hacap.org/flc?fbclid=IwAR0LOv-sV11tP0NTWgNxufaReiD_e5X0cNiOdqwJMWgCVqasxb7IycUvFCw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">hacap.org/flc</a>.</p> 2024-05-02 19:30:00 -0500Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids0.0 00.0 -
Cover to Cover with Resident Artist Akwi Nji
<p>During this drop-in program, visit with artist in residence Akwi Nji and view her artistic process as she creates a book cover inspired by her work and the connections she’s made with patrons during the library’s residency program.</p> <p>-------------<br /> Join Resident Artist Akwi Nji for collaborative art programs at the library this spring. Pieces created during the programs may be featured as part of Nji’s “The People’s Poetics” project in one of the library’s gallery spaces this summer.</p> <p>Learn more about the Artist in Residence programs: https://www.crlibrary.org/news/continuing-conversations-akwi-nji-librarys-2024-artist-residence</p> 2024-02-29 18:30:00 -0600Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids0.0 00.0 -
Tango Práctica
<p>Join us for Tango Práctica (practice) where you will learn the basic steps of tango, and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended.</p> <p>Registration recommended but not required: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1UmBfMnzM_5e2xgNRrKrmzsacxfla4-tz8rUXbSZZcEC6WQ2z0ix-T2CM" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/events</a></p> 2024-05-02 19:30:00 -0500Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids0.0 00.0 -
Women's Studies Reading Group
<p>If you enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction selections by, for, and about women, reading about different cultures and historical perspectives, and being introduced to new authors, new ideas, and new friends, please join us. New group members are always welcome to this club that meets the first Thursday of each month.</p> <p>March: “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity” by Katherine Boo (Book Club kit available)</p> <p>April: “Behold the Dreamers” by Imbolo Mbue (Book Club Kit available)</p> <p>May: TBA</p> <p>When a title is a part of a Book Club Kit, it will be ready for pick-up the month before it is discussed. Other titles are available on Hoopla and CloudLibrary. Copies may be picked up in person or by hold at any Metro Library Network location. Contact Amy Golly at gollya@crlibrary.org if you need assistance finding books.</p> 2024-05-02 19:30:00 -0500Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids0.0 00.0