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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

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

Sat, Apr 01, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cherry Building
Purchase new books and support the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library - Unconference Room
Reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

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

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
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!

Wed, Apr 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

Canceled
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.

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.

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

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.

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

Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Fiction and non-fiction selections that are by, for and about women.

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.

Fri, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.

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

Sun, Apr 09, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Sun, Apr 09, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Newcomers always welcome to this general interest book club.

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
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!

Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

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

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.

Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

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

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

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.

Fri, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

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!

Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

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

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.

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!

Fri, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.

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.

Fri, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Downtown Library - Whipple Auditorium
Music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children.

Fri, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library - Union
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.

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!

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this afterschool D&D Club!

Wed, Apr 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium A
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game!

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.

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.

Thu, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Chat with staff of the Civil Rights Commission about your concerns and questions.

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

Fri, Apr 28, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Fri, Apr 28, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Canceled
Fri, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library
Learn the rules and get started playing Magic: The Gathering.

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!

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.

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.