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 […]

You'll find good company, good reads, and good discussion when you join The Next Chapter Book Club! Join us in the Boardroom to discuss any books that fit within a previously chosen & announced theme. 2023 Meeting Dates & Themes: January 17: A genre you rarely read February 21: Recommended by a friend or librarian […]

Join us for an adult craft night as we create dragonflies from paper. Registration is required for this event. Please only register if you can attend on Tuesday, March 21st.

Maggi Mayfield is an Austin, TX based voice actor and business owner. She records everything from romance novels to educational content for children. Her company, MMMade It Media works with actors to help them break into the world of voice overs, giving instruction on technique and beginning freelance business guidance. I am Lauren Jamison, aka […]

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 $3.99 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.

MPL is partnering with Orchestra Iowa School for a fun and musical program for young children and their caregivers! Join Miss Amy in our Youth Programming Room on March 22 for a 30-minute family music class geared towards kids 0-5 years old. We will enjoy a music experience filled with singing, dancing, and exploring instruments

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

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.

As Sofia once said "𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭. 𝘔𝘦, 𝘐 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴." 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! ꧁——————————————꧂ 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 22𝗻𝗱 First Place $50 Second Place $25 See less

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 […]

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 […]

Mezzo soprano Janara Kellerman returns to Cedar Rapids to sing the hauntingly beautiful music of Antonin Dvorak, who composed music right here in Iowa. Accompanied by Daniel Kleinknecht on piano. Presented in partnership with the National Czech& Slovak Museum & Library. Sponsored by the Michalicek Family.

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 […]

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

Come for the pancakes stay for the music!

Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. If you're a designer, we're also happy to help with playtesting your creations. We'll be in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the downtown […]

Firefly & Serenity: Fruity Oat Bars and Mudders Milk Join Emma Berry and Lion Turtle Makings for a new episode of Nerdy People Cooking (NPC). This weekend you'll learn how to make and sample Mudder's Milk (Firefly) and Fruity Oat bars (Serenity)! Captain Malcolm Reynolds and the Serenity crew approve of these recipes! Mudder's Milk […]

Fondue Night at WineStyles! This is a once-a-month event! Bring your favorite people and enjoy a night of cheese and/or chocolate paired with your favorite wines! Table pricing: -Cheese Fondue $18 (Add Sausage for $4) -Chocolate Fondue $18 -Try BOTH for $30!

Chapel Hart has found a way to gift wrap their Mississippi roots & Louisiana spice and share it with listeners around the world. Consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart along with cousin Trea Swindle went from singing together as children in Hart’s Chapel, to a world class group whose colorful and contagious energy has […]

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

Paddles in the Pool Sunday, March 26, 12 - 3 p.m., Bender Pool, Cedar Rapids This course should whet your appetite for the upcoming open water season covering kayak safety, personal floatation devices (PFD’s), strokes, entering and exiting kayaks and much more, as you immerse yourself with information and some paddling experience in the pool. […]

Join us at The Play Cafe to make your own Tabletop Fountain! This event is intended for adults. Adults are welcome to bring their kids along to play for free while you make your project. Details: - Event is March 26th, 2023 at The Play Cafe. - Cost is $50 for one project. - Non-participating […]

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 […]

Every child is unique. Each grows and learns in their own way. And without exception, all children love to play. Children with special health or sensory needs are no different! Join us the last Sunday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and enjoy a quieter and more welcoming environment throughout our exhibits. Thanks […]