The award-winning Encore Café has turned heads around the country for its unique approach to addressing diners’ overall health and wellness while still serving delicious, dietitian-reviewed meals. Encore Café incorporates activities and educational sessions to improve socialization and overall quality of life. The café’s location rotates between sites in Cedar Rapids and Marion based on the day of the week. More information including menus and event calendars can be found here. Important Notes About Heritage Area Agency on Aging For more than 50 years, Heritage Area Agency on Aging has walked alongside older Iowans and caregivers—helping people age with dignity, independence, and choice. Heritage connects people with nutrition and wellness programs, transportation services, community and social activities, and more. Learn more about the organization here.
2026-10-30 12:30:00 -0500
Community members can stop by with questions and receive hands-on assistance with phones, iPads and tablets, settings, apps, general device use, and other technology concerns with the help of a member of AT&T staff. For assistance with email, Apple ID, apps, or other accounts, attendees should bring or know their passwords, if possible. For privacy and security reasons, they will not have access to attendees passwords and having them available will help them to receive the proper assistance. To allow for each person to receive technology assistance, time may be limited to approximately 10 minutes per person. Thank you for your patience and understanding should there be a line for assistance!
2026-10-30 13:30:00 -0500
Gather your puzzles and get ready - it's time for our fall Puzzle Exchange! Between October 17 - 31, patrons can drop off gently used puzzles at the Information Desk. Patrons will receive one ticket for each puzzle box that is brought in. Then, stop by the Community Room on Sunday, November 1 to pick out new puzzles using the tickets received. Please ensure that there are no missing pieces so each participant has a complete puzzle to enjoy.
2026-11-01 16:00:00 -0600
Expressing ourselves through the arts can be a powerful experience. That expression can occur through music, painting, dance, poetry, clay, acting or another art form. Engaged in the arts has shown to boost self-confidence, develop inner strengths, and assist in exploring emotions. This program is hosted in partnership with Tanager. About Tanager Tanager is a non-profit organization that provides focused programs and services supporting the well-being and resilience of children, young adults and families. Learn more about the organization here.
2026-11-02 16:00:00 -0600
Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.
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Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including: Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish.
2026-11-03 11:00:00 -0600
Preschool Play includes activities geared toward children between the ages of 2 and 5, as well as their caregivers. Drop in to play and explore! This program is designed for children and accompanying adults/caregivers. Children learn by watching others, so please plan to attend and engage with your child during the program, as well as silence any mobile devices.
2026-11-03 11:30:00 -0600
Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here. MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.
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Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering. In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within. Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal. The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power. Through storytelling, ceremonies, and Shamanic journeys, learn to apply ancient wisdom to your life in ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives, and traditions of Indigenous peoples. Discover how to: - Ground and root into your own lineage and meet your Ancestral guides.- Practice self-care and rest on your journey.- Return to Ancestral ways of cleansing and purifying.- Trust and surrender so you can manifest and thrive.- Release self-doubt, fear, disconnection, and insecurity. About the Author: Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. She is from the Crane Clan, the totem of leadership, and believes in holding space from vision and heart. As an energy healer, homeopath, and mentor, Asha has guided thousands of people through profound and lasting transformation. Impacted by generational trauma and colonization, Asha has been on a lifelong journey of reclamation. A lupus diagnosis sent her on a path of studying and practicing a multitude of energy Medicine modalities with many guides. She has blended this life experience with her innate gifts and the wisdom of her Ancestors. She loves sharing her Medicine in powerful ways through Ceremonies, teachings, and speaking events. Through this work, she loves seeing people reclaim their roots, find their healing wisdom, and rise into their power. Asha lives on Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee Territory, with her husband and two beautiful children, with whom she co-creates a better world for the seven generations to come.
2026-11-03 14:00:00 -0600
Our new-and-improved Crafternoons will have a MakerSpace associated craft! Tweens & teens can join the library for exploration and creativity.
2026-11-04 15:00:00 -0600
Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here. MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.
2026-11-04 19:00:00 -0600
The Genealogy Junkies group provides an opportunity for anyone interested in genealogy to get together. Bring a laptop or tablet, or check out one of the library's laptops or tablets from kiosks in the library, which are available on a first come, first served basis. Library card holders are able to login to Ancestry.com when using the library's IP address. This program is hosted in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Linn County. About the Genealogical Society of Linn County The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is dedicated to the preservation of family records and historical documents by providing assistance and information. Learn more about the organization here.
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