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Science for Squirts: Polar Bear Day Monday, February 27, 10 -11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Children enjoy a story and activities based on the monthly theme. This might be your only chance to touch a real-life polar bear fur! Ages 3-6, but younger and older siblings are welcome. Cost: $3/child Note: Clicking "Going" […]
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. Tuesday, Dec. 6 & 13 & Jan. 3-Feb. 7, 10-10:30 am Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room Monday, Dec. 5 & 12, Jan. 9, & Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 10-10:30 am Ladd Library, Community Room
Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. Wendy uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to help improve your overall health.
Join the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and MPL for Doodlebugs: an interactive program for kids! Each session of Doodlebugs takes place in the library's Youth Programming Room and consists of a preschool storytime and art project. All ages are welcome, but book selection is ideal for ages 4-7. 2023 Themes: January: "Bookish Art" February: […]
Let your pup run and play with other dogs in a dry, climate-controlled environment! Our indoor dog park is back in 2022/2023, now on Tuesdays! $5/pup, humans get in FREE! Canine vaccinations are required (rabies, parvo and Bordetella). Please bring proof of vaccination on your dogs first visit
Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.
Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.49 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm.
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this after-school Dungeons & Dragons Club. Blank and pre-generated character sheets are provided, or bring your own Fifth Edition character. All characters begin at level 1, so as you learn and grow so does your character. Weekly participation not required; stop in any time.
Join us at The Play Cafe ALL DAYYY to swap your books while you play! And celebrate Read Across America Day! Each person can bring between 1-15 books to swap for different ones! Adults and kids titles are allowed. All remaining books will be scattered among the local little libraries for others to pick up […]
Instructor Chef Mama K of Grandma's Root Cellar (located in NewBo City Market) will teach students about the fundamentals of sourdough bread baking. Students will also get a hands-on opportunity to learn an easy jam recipe and go home with some of the final product. This will be held in the Culinary Kitchen, within the […]
Join author and Waterloo salon owner Sharlonda Roorda as she reads her book, “Puffy Hair Everywhere,” and advises families on caring for Black or Brown textured and curly hair and informs adults how to advocate for themselves in a society that heavily values and portrays European beauty standards as the norm. Presented in partnership with […]
Stop by and visit with Home Based Businesses and check out their latest products.
Kids, do you like to build forts at home with blankets, pillows, and other supplies? Caregivers, do you like to help? Wouldn't it be extra cool to build that fort inside Hiawatha Public Library and then cozy up with a good book? Here is your chance. Please bring the supplies you need to build your […]
Friday Night Bingo is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join us every Friday night from September 9th, 2022 to April 28th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm for Friday Night Bingo at NewBo City Market! Winners will receive a prize of their choice throughout the evening. This game is Free to play with no […]
This cooking class is the perfect Friday night activity for you and a loved one! Your kit will include everything you need to make a perfect pizza - plus on-site instruction from Carol from Aroma Artisan Pizza! Start with your own prepared dough ball, learn to shape it on a pizza peel, and add your […]
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card. Sponsored by: UFG Insurance
Everyone is invited to this day-long event to celebrate music that ties us all together! Events and performances for all ages throughout the day. Featuring Harmony School, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, Kirkwood Jazz, Orchestra Iowa School, Coe College guitar studio, and more! The day will end with an incredible performance by recording artist and vocalist/electric […]
Ellabank Blossoms x Eastbank invites you to join us for an afternoon of floral delight. You will be guided in making your own spring arrangement while sipping on floral-inspired cocktails. The class will be led by Ellie Saturday, March 4th between 1 PM - 3 PM. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to grab a drink […]
Save the date! Join us to celebrate our 9th Anniversary all day on Sunday, March 5th. Live music by Dr. Z's Experiment (2pm - 5pm) FREE CAKE for everyone to celebrate all things Lion Bridge. (while supplies last) Food Specials! The release of 2 BRAND NEW beers!! Wolf Shirt XXL (Imperial IPA w/Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, […]
Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of banding. You’ll also get […]
Kayaking Session at Bender Pool, Cedar Rapids Sunday, March 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m. A pool is a good substitute to practice for the open water season during the winter to refine skills. In partnership with the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation, drop in pool sessions for kayakers are being offered from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. […]
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.
Share the love of nature with your little one! Listen to a story, then take a short walk to practice observing and listening. Warm up by the fire in the Ushers Ferry Lodge afterwards while enjoying a treat and making a craft. Enjoy two fun stories for St. Patrick's Day, then go outside to see […]
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.
Science for Squirts: The Adventures of Mossy the Box Turtle Tuesday, March 7, 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Children enjoy a story and activities based on the monthly theme. Meet our friendly box turtles and help us give them a bath! Ages 3-6, but younger and older siblings are welcome. Cost: […]
Let your pup run and play with other dogs in a dry, climate-controlled environment! Our indoor dog park is back in 2022/2023, now on Tuesdays! $5/pup, humans get in FREE! Canine vaccinations are required (rabies, parvo and Bordetella). Please bring proof of vaccination on your dogs first visit
Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.
Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.49 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm.
Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.99 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm. $3 Wednesday […]
Need to add a little whimsy to your St. Patrick's Day? Be sure to check out this fun DIY. For this Adult Take & Make-you get to create your own shamrock barrette. Instructions and materials will be included in these to-go kits. Just need your creativity. *Registration is required for this event. Please only register […]
Who’s ready to make some noise?! Join us on March 9th at 6pm in the Hiawatha Community Center for Free Pound Fitness with Sabrina Tapps Fee!
Thursday Night Trivia is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events! Join Christopher's Bar Exam & NewBo City Market for two hours of the highest quality trivia! This weekly event will take place every Thursday night from September 8th, 2022 to April 27th, 2023 from 7-9pm. Winners will receive prizes of their choice […]
Friday Night Bingo is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join us every Friday night from September 9th, 2022 to April 28th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm for Friday Night Bingo at NewBo City Market! Winners will receive a prize of their choice throughout the evening. This game is Free to play with no […]
Join us for Magical Creatures Harry Potter Family Trivia Night and support the Cedar Valley Humane Society! Order a Sweetie's Butterbeer or Polyjuice Potion and get your sorting hat on! Entrance fee of $5.00 PER PERSON will be donated to the CVHS, space limited
Watch and learn as Pastry Chef, Sandrine Wallace, demonstrates how to make savory appetizers and stuffed peppers! This will be held in the Culinary Kitchen, within the NewBo City Market. All attendees will receive a coupon to NewBo Beer & Wine. NewBo City Market strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to […]
Grab a rainbow sensory bag while supplies last with activities to help your child explore color recognition, color mixing and develop their fine motor skills. Available at both the Downtown and Ladd libraries
Join us for a monthly concert by members of Orchestra Iowa, designed for preschool-aged children. March will feature strings, April will highlight woodwinds, and May will celebrate brass. Saturday, March 11, Friday, April 21, & Friday, May 12 9:30-10:15 am & 10:30-11:15 am
March is Women's History Month! Help us celebrate and support minority-owned businesses at this specialty guest vendor market! The Women-Owned Business Market will feature a variety of handmade retail goods! If you’d like to apply to be a part of this guest vendor market, please visit: https://managemymarket.com/home.aspx?orgID=399 Guest Vendor Markets are made possible by Principal Financial […]
Join NewBo City Market every week for Sunday Swaps! This Sunday we're swapping Tote Bags! Swaps are a sustainable and cost-effective way to shop for new-to-you items! Each week, Sunday Swaps will have a different theme of swap items. Simply bring your items to display at the Market and do your best bartering to swap! […]
Musicians, join John Lage and his merry band of jammers at the weekly Log Jam!! This jam session is open to all musicians of all skill levels...just get up there and jam! A house drum kit is provided, but please bring your own guitars, basses, harmonicas, bassoons, French horns, didgeridoos, or whatever else it is […]
Join us this Spring Break March 13th - 17th, 9am-4pm (8:45 check-in) for our Spring Break Sky Camp! We will have Games, Activities and Prizes! Ages 6-12 $175/week, $60/day Snacks & Drinks Included Sky Socks not included ($3.99) OR bring your Sky Zone socks. Our Awesome Camp Counselors will be leading Games/ Activities everyday
TCR's Spring Break Camp: A Play in a Week(ish!) takes place from March 13-16, 2023! In this Monday through Thursday camp experience, students will write, direct and star in their own mini-play! Using their own imaginations and teamwork, the class will showcase their creative magic at the end of the session with a filmed performance […]
Tweens 9-12 years of age are encouraged to pick from one of two take and make craft projects available in the Children's Department. Supplies are limited.
Enjoy a special storytime for all ages about music. 2023 Miss Linn County will be our guest storyteller.
When school is out, it’s time to play! Our camps are designed to nurture a love of learning through interactive activities led by skilled museum educators. With a range of themes to choose from, there’s something for every child’s interests. This camp is for the crafty kiddo who likes to work with their hands! Children […]
(11-14 yrs.) Let’s bake a cake! Learn the tricks of the trade as we bake and decorate a fancy layer cake with our own homemade butter cream frosting. Then, sit down and enjoy it with some ice cream. To register call 319-286-5566 or visit www.crrec.org #314739-01 Tu 3/14 9am-12pm $37 (R $30) Ushers Ferry
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.
March is Women's History Month. Celebrate women everywhere and come to the library to check out Czech Heroines travelling exhibit from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. "Czech Heroines is an illustrated mosaic of the stories of prominent Czech women – rulers, politicians, artists, scientists, and athletes – who left an important mark […]
Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.
Stop by the nature center to meet some of the resident critters! All ages are invited to drop by the learning center to see some of the turtles and snakes that live here. Naturalists will be available to share information about them, answer questions, and even let you touch some of the friendly animals. Free. […]
Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.49 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm.
When school is out, it’s time to play! Our camps are designed to nurture a love of learning through interactive activities led by skilled museum educators. With a range of themes to choose from, there’s something for every child’s interests. This camp is perfect for littles who love storytelling, art-making, dramatic play, or just want […]
Get ready to move, dance and wiggle along to the music during these free Zumbini classes at Ladd Library. Created by Zumba and BabyFirst 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! Registration required: https://events.crlibrary.org/events
Join us for a hike at Wickiup Hill as we search for signs of spring in the park! Cameras or phones are encouraged as we’ll look for plants and animals to document on our way. Explore the iNaturalist site and other great plant and animal ID apps afterwards in our classroom and share your findings […]
(9-14 yrs.) Grab your friends and your NERF gear and head out to Ushers Ferry to blow off some steam over spring break! Learn NERF safety and strategy, then break into teams to play ‘Capture the Flag’ and other games to defend your fortress. Bring your own NERF gear, ammo, and eye protection. #314728-01 F […]
If you like digging in the dirt and supporting habitat with native plants, stop by to make seed bombs! We will help you measure and mix clay, compost, native seeds and water to create small seed balls. Take them home to plant in areas you’d like to see more native plants grow and help enhance […]
ALL DAY 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪 on St. Patrick's Day!! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 3/17 with us for ALL DAY 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪!! All Day 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪 for $29.99 Sky Socks required $3.99 - Please bring White or Neon T-shirt OR purchase a 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪 T-shirt $5.99 SEE YOU THERE
Looking for a spring reset!? Sign up for our Spring Equinox Yoga class. This hour long Spring Equinox yoga practice has been designed to encapsulate the excitement and anticipation that comes with the arrival of spring. All levels welcomed! This approachable practice will leave you feeling energized and will help you create a sense of […]
Losing your coasters all the time? Need a decor refresh? Join us to make a variety of fun coasters to take home! Registration required: https://crlibrary.libnet.info/event/7868397
March Madness has arrived and we are here for it! Join us in Swisher on Saturday, March 18th, as we toast to a month of big plays and the best brackets. We'll have games on the big screen, and food and drink specials from 11:00am-8:00pm. Chili and Cinnamon Rolls, Wood-Fired Pizza, and Tasty Cocktails. Can't […]
Before you give your weekend an Irish Goodbye, throw in one last Slainte! Mimosa Bar . Bloody Mary Bar . Raffles . Prize Wheel
Join NewBo City Market every week for Sunday Swaps! This Sunday we're swapping clothing with Basement Collective! Swaps are a sustainable and cost-effective way to shop for new-to-you items! Each week, Sunday Swaps will have a different theme of swap items. Simply bring your items to display at the Market and do your best bartering […]
Join us for play time and celebration in a controlled environment! Plus a family-friendly St Paddy's Celebration! With games, crafts, dance parties and more! Our play space is designed so mom, parents, and caregivers can sit back and relax and know their little ones are safe and entertained. Our play space is an imaginative play […]
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.
Tech Trek introduces your child to the world of technology through interactive projects and imaginative play. Our program is specifically designed for elementary-aged learners to build 21st Century skills like collaboration, communication, and creativity. We combine hands-on technologies and unplugged activities for a fun introduction to tech concepts. Register now at theicm.org/tech During Tech Trek, […]
Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.
Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.
Let your pup run and play with other dogs in a dry, climate-controlled environment! Our indoor dog park is back in 2022/2023, now on Tuesdays! $5/pup, humans get in FREE! Canine vaccinations are required (rabies, parvo and Bordetella). Please bring proof of vaccination on your dogs first visit
The Parent Café program is a nationally recognized peer-to-peer learning process developed to bring families and caregivers together for support in a structured format; to learn relationship skills that help to strengthen their families. During Parent Café we focus on the 5 Protector Factors: They include: building parental resilience, increasing knowledge of parenting and child […]
Imperfectly You tickets are here! A few things to note: This is a HYBRID in-person event with virtual options available. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Amanda Goodman In person tickets include: Our Pre-Conference Create + Connect Party All-Access Pass to the LIVE conference sessions including: - Three Breakout Sessions - Three Anchor Sessions - Six Stories of You […]
Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.
Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.99 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm. $3 Wednesday […]
Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.49 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm.
Urban Dreams and library staff will be available to assist with resumes, job applications, and job searches from 9 am-1 pm in the Opportunity Center Classroom. No appointment or registration necessary. Then attend the IowaWORKS Grab-A-Job event from 11 am-1 pm in the Community Room. Meet with different employers and learn about different job fields […]
Who wants to learn how to make their own stuffie! This class is suitable for anyone from 8 to 99 years old! Let’s make something cute! Cheryl Kardell, owner of the Artisan’s Emporium and head Amigurumist, will be teaching a series of classes on the basic skills of making your own stuffed creature. Amigurumi, Pronounced […]
The '90s are seeing a renaissance in today's pop culture, or whatever. Let's sink into the nostalgia of the 1990s and reminisce about major events, movies, toys, games and so much more. Play individually, form a team here, or bring a team of up to six participants. There will be random prize giveaways throughout the […]
1st & 3rd Friday's - Music on the Move with Miss Lisa 2nd and 4th Friday's - Symphony Kids with Orchestra Iowa Attend music class at Play Cafe for our regular admission price, just $6 per child age 9 months to 6 years. Come before, or stay after to play - included with your music […]
Friday Night Bingo is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join us every Friday night from September 9th, 2022 to April 28th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm for Friday Night Bingo at NewBo City Market! Winners will receive a prize of their choice throughout the evening. This game is Free to play with no […]
Save the date and join us at the 58th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show at the Hawkeye Down Expo Center, 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Enjoy the Silent Auctions, Demos, Kids Activities, Rock/Fossil Displays, Program Speakers and more. I will be there selling bead strands, jewelry findings, cabochons, and finished jewelry. Among […]
Looking forward to the return of some of your favorite feathered friends? Join us to learn about bird feeding basics. After an overview, we’ll focus a bit more on hummingbirds and how to attract these beautiful creatures to your yard with plants and feeders. This workshop will include supplies for you to make your own […]
Local entrepreneurs from the corridor will be gathering at NewBo City Market and competing for their chance to have a space inside the Market rent-free for a whole year, among other benefits! Join us at the Market and vote with your dollars on Saturday, March 25th for your favorite entrepreneur or small business at this […]
Do you have books, DVDs, or vinyl in good shape that are taking up too much space? Please stop by Hiawatha Public Library for Donation Day. We will retain items that can be added to our in-house Book Store. All Book Store proceeds benefit adult and youth programming at Hiawatha Public Libra
Join Everybody Bend Yoga for a beginner-friendly gentle yoga flow to start your Sunday off right before enjoying mimosas and brunch at Cedar Ridge. Gentle vinyasa connects breath with movement, but if laying there and enjoying the music is more your speed, Everybody Bend Yoga supports that too! Participants may enjoy our Sunday brunch buffet, […]
𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒕'𝒂𝒚 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 & 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵! � ꧁————————————————꧂ 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘵 9:00𝘢𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘨𝘢! 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩!
Join us for a special visit with Sensitive Bunny on Sunday, March 26 from 10:00-11:30am. Sensitive Bunny welcomes guests with special needs to a Bunny photo experience supportive of sensory, physical, and developmental needs. Click on tickets to register today
Join the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and MPL for Doodlebugs: an interactive program for kids! Each session of Doodlebugs takes place in the library's Youth Programming Room and consists of a preschool storytime and art project. All ages are welcome, but book selection is ideal for ages 4-7. 2023 Themes: January: "Bookish Art" February: […]
Let your pup run and play with other dogs in a dry, climate-controlled environment! Our indoor dog park is back in 2022/2023, now on Tuesdays! $5/pup, humans get in FREE! Canine vaccinations are required (rabies, parvo and Bordetella). Please bring proof of vaccination on your dogs first visit
Ready to dance, drink, and have a rip-roaring good time in the wild world of social dancing? We're here for you and we *support* that decision! We're 5 Seasons Swing and we'll be teaching dance lessons EVERY TUESDAY in January 2023 at the Ideal Theater & Bar. *NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY* *NO PARTNER REQUIRED* 7:00-8:00 - […]
Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.49 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm.
Players of all experience levels are invited to join this after-school Dungeons & Dragons Club. Blank and pre-generated character sheets are provided, or bring your own Fifth Edition character. All characters begin at level 1, so as you learn and grow so does your character. Weekly participation not required; stop in any time.
Thursday Night Trivia is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events! Join Christopher's Bar Exam & NewBo City Market for two hours of the highest quality trivia! This weekly event will take place every Thursday night from September 8th, 2022 to April 27th, 2023 from 7-9pm. Winners will receive prizes of their choice […]
Friday Night Bingo is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join us every Friday night from September 9th, 2022 to April 28th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm for Friday Night Bingo at NewBo City Market! Winners will receive a prize of their choice throughout the evening. This game is Free to play with no […]
