<p>Celebrate the end of our summer reading program with a Ren Faire at the library. See sword fights and artisans, play fun games, and make medieval crafts. Costumes encouraged!</p>
<p>Join the Cedar Rapids Public Library in celebrating our love of reading all summer long. Register now and read at least 10 minutes a day to complete the Cedar Rapids Reads Summer Challenge. Enjoy special events for all ages, log your reading minutes and earn badges, and visit the library for special rewards.</p>
<p>Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crlibrary.org%2Fsummer%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3nhRPMscJl--Ont0bOjbUEawZ-e3yel6bBxko220cHM6t_gZ66Qm5mXk8_aem_AcWp6SepIj49w0oc2Pc9qIPAYZVVfM1NAkHLGfXfWVPpTgoJhR-sVMLjXZ0MXSr_QCBlpIO0bEF4x2J8zIvjcliR&h=AT0IsI1j4Kdiuvvdl9aShNgahjc0ZZv6zI9K_pbZ1zPK1UOVZjzONj8D6iBMVjrgJ6ke7fV4a2RAioE_PSo_PwsuB_gkPCa_DbJtAz5hMq-IdrfKRMfLC7NqOaOxCO8NLpkdFA&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT02BL0SmxIEUQTxphKOFJvl5KreCBoYIoTjNxa0rnVp3ZXhBjb6ZqIWv7C7xZMpkBNraS2zVIwuVEMUyOYBcUzJrRreZF1RpmUYfSewCqZXP67yoI2my0G-LUY19G9f1Cr_aTVGet_4Zs4oLIbSeBnG18soxBIi9Z-EYVFhUUbQOX7K0mcE" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.crlibrary.org/summer</a></p>
<p>The Summer Reading Challenge is generously supported by the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Hills Bank, GreenState Credit Union, The Gazette, and the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library. </p>
2024-04-26 13:00:00 -0500
<p>Owls play an important role in the ecosystem of Iowa. Join Linn County Conservation Naturalist Chuck Ungs as we learn about some of the common owls of Iowa.</p>
<p>You will see a variety of mounted owls and learn about what makes them “nature’s perfect mousetraps." View wings and talons, owl pellets, mounts and more. Participants will then learn how to carry on a conversation with an owl by learning the call of the barred owl.</p>
2024-05-13 19:30:00 -0500
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. </p>
2024-07-30 10:30:00 -0500
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. </p>
2024-07-30 10:30:00 -0500
<p>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. </p>
2024-07-31 10:30:00 -0500
<p>Adventures await! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned Table Top Role-Playing Game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement.</p>
<p>Bring your first-level character and be ready to dive in. Not sure if this is the group for you? Feel free to observe a session and jump in when you are ready. All ages and experience levels welcome.</p>
<p>We are also looking for Dungeon Masters looking to start a table of their own. Drop in and see what it's all about.</p>
2024-07-31 18:00:00 -0500