Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown
Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown
450 Fifth Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Upcoming Events at Cedar Rapids Public Library Downtown
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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! 2025-12-16 10:30:00 -0600
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McKinley STEAM Academy Jazz Band Holiday Concert
The McKinley STEAM Academy Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Band will perform seasonal music in the library Commons. These groups are made up of 6th-8th grade students from curricular instrumental music classes. Each group rehearses outside of regular school hours and looks forward to sharing their music with the community! 2025-12-09 11:30:00 -0600
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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. 2025-12-17 10:30:00 -0600
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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. 2025-12-17 18:30:00 -0600
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Cedar Rapids Chess Club
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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. 2025-12-18 10:30:00 -0600
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Chair Yoga at the Downtown Library
Join us for a beginner-level chair yoga class. Instructor Tammy Bayer will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. Chair yoga uses a chair for support with seated and standing postures to make yoga accessible to those who are new to it, have physical limitations, or find other yoga classes challenging. 2025-10-30 14:00:00 -0500
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Tango Práctica
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Jane Austen Birthday Tea Party & Trivia
To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, the library is throwing her a tea party. Come dressed up as your favorite Jane Austen character and enter the costume contest for an Austen-related prize. We will start the evening out with a string quartet, simple book crafts, and, of course, tea and biscuits, followed by Jane Austen trivia. 2025-10-28 19:30:00 -0500
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Expressive Arts with Tanager at the Downtown Library
From theatre games and clay sculptures to creative movement and ukulele songs, this program is about processing, feeling, and healing through the arts. Geared to pre-K to second graders. 2025-12-19 11:00:00 -0600
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"Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" Movie & Costume Contest
Join our fellowship on Saturdays this winter as we watch our way through the iconic “The Lord of the Rings” movie series, undertake Tolkien crafts, and show off our best Middle Earth costumes. This week, we're watching "The Fellowship of the Ring." Follow the hobbit Frodo as he journeys across Middle-Earth on a quest to destroy the One Ring, a magical artifact sought by the Dark Lord Sauron. Film rated PG-13. We will vote for best-dressed! Come as your favorite fantasy character – your costume does not need to be from the film. Register to take part in our costume/cosplay contest. The film's audience will vote on their favorite costumes, with small prizes for the top three choices. Registration required to enter the contest. However, all are welcome at the screening, and costumes are encouraged regardless of participation in the contest. Register: https://www.crlibrary.org/event/film-showing-lord-rings-fellowship-ring-6800 2025-11-13 16:00:00 -0600
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School’s Out
When school is out, kids and teens are invited to come to the library for crafts and activities. Registration required at CRLibrary.org/events. Decorate a Penguin Ornament: Monday, Dec. 22, 10-11 am Snowflake Slime: Friday, Dec. 26, 10-11 am 2025-10-23 11:00:00 -0500
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