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.

MPL is partnering with Dash Coffee Roasters for a presentation on all things coffee! Join us for a discussion on "seed to cup", coffee menu descriptions, and how Dash makes their house-made syrups. There will be samples of their popular N'Awlins iced coffee for all attendees, utilizing the syrup they make on site, as well […]

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

Come join us on Tuesdays from 5-7pm! Bring a craft and have a chat!

Cork N Canvas Iowa, painting at Goldfinch Tap + Eatery (740 10th St Marion IA 52302) Cork N Canvas Iowa painting classes are a perfect date night, Girls night out, or just something different and unique. Locally Owned Eastern Iowa Company Since 2014 https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/ $35 per person Cork N Canvas Iowa classes are for adults, 18+, […]

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 February 2023 at the Ideal Theater & Bar. *NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY* *NO PARTNER REQUIRED* 7:00-8:00 - […]

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 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 […]

If you enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction selections by, for, and about women, reading about different cultures and historical perspectives, and being introduced to new authors, new ideas, and new friends, please join us. New group members are always welcome to this club that meets the first Thursday of each month. Check the library website […]

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 […]

bears. beets. battlestar galactica. the office trivia thursday, march 2nd @ 7pm barrel house (cedar rapids, ia) petty behavior zero productivity all in a week's work free to play up to 8 people per team win house cash all ages Get there early to get a table! #LiveFromDunderMifflinItsTriviaNight

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 […]

Bring the family - all of them (yes, even the babies and toddlers) - in for kids karaoke every 1st Friday of the month! It's singing and dancing, performing, and playing fun for everyone! Adults can absolutely participate in the fun, too! Plus - we have a playground for the ones who can't sit still  […]

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. […]

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 […]

Who whacked Willy Wonka? Uncle Joe? Violet? One of those horrible oompa loompas? Find out when Charlie visits the Crime Factory. Tickets include appetizers starting at 5:45 with dinner and desserts following. Appetizers include: Swedish Meatballs, Spinach and caper dip with toasted crostinis, and Smoked brisket queso with blue corn chips. Dinner menu includes: Garlic […]