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Mad Hatter Tea Party
2023-03-15 13:00:00 2023-03-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Mad Hatter Tea Party Get lost in Wonderland and enjoy a tea party, play a game of croquet, create crafts, play games, and solve riddles with Alice and her topsy-turvy friends. Dress up and enjoy the fun! Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B, Commons, Children's Program Room

Wednesday, March 15
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-15 13:00:00 2023-03-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Mad Hatter Tea Party Get lost in Wonderland and enjoy a tea party, play a game of croquet, create crafts, play games, and solve riddles with Alice and her topsy-turvy friends. Dress up and enjoy the fun! Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B, Commons, Children's Program Room

Downtown Library

Beems Auditorium A/B, Commons, Children's Program Room

Get lost in Wonderland and enjoy a tea party, play a game of croquet, create crafts, play games, and solve riddles with Alice and her topsy-turvy friends. Dress up and enjoy the fun!

AGE GROUP: | Teen | School Age | Preschool | Everyone | Babies and Toddlers | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Play | Connect |

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Downtown Library
Phone: 319.261.READ
Hours
Mon, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 02 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.

Upcoming Events

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Brand New Books!
Sat, Apr 01, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cherry Building
Purchase new books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
Bluey Party - Get Moving!
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Come play like your favorite characters, Mum, Dad, Bingo, & BLUEY! Fill out your Bingo board do an obstacle course, play keepy uppy or magic xylophone, and get your dance mode on in some fairy rings.
Bluey Party - Get Making!
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Come play like your favorite characters, Mum, Dad, Bingo, & BLUEY! Fill out your Bingo board by making a cellphone, Bob Bilby, a flip book, an asparagus wand & more. We'll also have Chest and memory.
Bluey Party - Imagine!
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Come play like your favorite characters, Mum, Dad, Bingo, & BLUEY! Fill out your Bingo board and play Grannies, Queens, zoo, Rug Island, Stump Salon, gnomes, flat pack, charades, bus, cafe & doctor.
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Between the Covers Book Club
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Unconference Room
Reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.
Noche de Ciencias - En Espanol - Presented by SHPE and Iowa State Extension
Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Middle & High School Students and Their Parents! Learn about the possibilities in careers related to STEM with professional Latino/a engineers and the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center.
Register
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.
Canceled
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Apr 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Canceled
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting.
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting.
Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
Thu, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Library - Technology Classroom,Beems Auditorium B
Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!
Register
Tango 101
Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Come see local dancers demonstrate this beautiful and accessible dance form. Then learn the basic moves and get out on the dance floor! Registration required.
Lighted Cafe Book Nook Craft - Glowforge Introduction
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Make this adorable book nook at this two-part crafting event. Learn how the Library's Glowforge works and make a cafe with working lights thanks to resident maker Mandy Denny. Registration required.
This event is full
Women's Studies Reading Group
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Fiction and non-fiction selections that are by, for and about women.
Tai Chi Series
Fri, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Participants are invited to learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 10 week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
Friday Magic TCG
Fri, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.
Essential Oils DIY
Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Looking for a way to relax? Wahneta Dimmer of Hands in Harmony will discuss the relaxing properties of certain essential oils and help attendees create their own combination.
This event is full
Library Closed
Sun, Apr 09, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.
Library Closed
Sun, Apr 09, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
LEGO Time
Mon, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Make your way to the library after school for some fun LEGO action!
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Book Lovers Book Club
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Newcomers always welcome to this general interest book club.
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.
Canceled
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Zumbini - An Active Movement And Music Class
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Created especially for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini program combines music, dance, and educational tools for 30 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Register to join!
This event is full
Chair Yoga - with Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga
Thu, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class with Tammy Bayer from Toula Yoga. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
Thu, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!
Register
Lighted Cafe Book Nook Craft - Glowforge Introduction
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Make this adorable book nook at this two-part crafting event. Learn how the Library's Glowforge works and make a cafe with working lights thanks to resident maker Mandy Denny. Registration required.
This event is full
Tai Chi Series
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Participants are invited to learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 10 week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
Friday Magic TCG
Fri, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Limb Difference Awareness Display
Thu, Apr 20, All day
Downtown Library
April is Limb Difference Awareness Month! Help us celebrate those who live with limb differences or have experienced limb loss by visiting our display in the Children's Area of the library!
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
Thu, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!
Register
Read to Dogs
Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 pm.
Limb Difference Awareness Display
Fri, Apr 21, All day
Downtown Library
April is Limb Difference Awareness Month! Help us celebrate those who live with limb differences or have experienced limb loss by visiting our display in the Children's Area of the library!
Pied Piper - Woodwinds
Fri, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.
Tai Chi Series
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
Participants are invited to learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 10 week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
Pied Piper - Woodwinds
Fri, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.
Friday Magic TCG
Fri, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.
Limb Difference Awareness Display
Sat, Apr 22, All day
Downtown Library
April is Limb Difference Awareness Month! Help us celebrate those who live with limb differences or have experienced limb loss by visiting our display in the Children's Area of the library!
Socially Anxious Hangout Group
Sat, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.)
Houseplant Swap
Sat, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B,Children's Program Room
Want to find new plants for your collection? Looking to trade houseplants that don't bring you joy anymore? Bring in your healthy plants or rooted cuttings on Earth Day for a plant swap.
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Early Learning Story Time
Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.
Canceled
D&D Afterschool Club
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Apr 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!
Resume and Job Search Help - Ladd Library Grab-a-Job
Thu, Apr 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ladd Library - Opportunity Center Classroom
Drop-in, no registration necessary. Urban Dreams and Library staff will be available for assistance creating resumes, applying for jobs and searching for jobs.
Ladd Library Grab-a-Job - In partnership with IowaWORKS and Urban Dreams
Thu, Apr 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Urban Dreams and Library staff will assist with creating resumes and job applications in the Opportunity Center. Join us every 4th Thursday at the Ladd Library to meet with potential employers.
Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.
Family Learning Connection: Parenting Young Children
Thu, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B
Discover ways young children learn through play, effective discipline they can understand, ways to prepare for school success, and much more!
Register
Library Closed
Fri, Apr 28, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.
Library Closed
Fri, Apr 28, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.
Canceled
Friday Magic TCG
Fri, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.
3rd-6th Grade Poetry Power Workshop
Sat, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A/B,Commons
In celebration of National Poetry Month, third to sixth graders are invited to participate in a multi-activity workshop to help grow their love and skills for poetry!
Early Learning Story Time - In-person
Mon, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and other interactive activities.
Family Story Time
Mon, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
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