My job in education affords me the opportunity to stay at home with our two girls during June and July. I love this time together, but I’m also not used to being at home with them. I’m constantly trying to find activities for us to do and visiting one of our local libraries is one of our favorites. Story time, age appropriate activities, and finding books to read on rainy days keep us occupied all summer. We’re fortunate enough to have 3 fabulous libraries in our area that offer activities all summer.
I’ve compiled all of the baby/children/elementary age activities and story times in one easy post for you to reference this year! All programs run June 4 – July 30. The best part is they are all FREE!
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Mondays
9:30-10:30 a.m | Mother Goose on the Loose Ladd Library
10:00-10:30 a.m. | Various special programming for 0-4 year olds (activities found on website) at the Downtown Library
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Pop Up Library-Each week, a Pop-Up Library will appear at a different park (schedule found on website)
Tuesdays
10-10:45 a.m. | Stories for 4-11 year olds at Jacolyn Park
9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. | Various special programming for all ages (activities found on website) at the Downtown Library
Wednesdays
10 a.m. | School’s Out! Special Programming for elementary aged students at the Downtown Library (activities found on website)
10:00-10:45 a.m. | Story Time at the Brucemore Mansion
Thursdays
10-10:30 a.m. | Story Time at Downtown Library
11a.m. | School’s Out! Special Programming for elementary aged students at the Ladd Library (activities found on website)
Fridays
10-10:30 a.m. | Various special programming for 0-4 year olds (activities found on website) at Ladd Library
10-10:45 a.m. | Story Time & Craft for 4-11 year olds at Bever Park
For a full list of programming, visit the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s website.
Marion Public Library
Mondays
6:30 p.m. | Family Time (activities appropriate for all ages—crafts, movies, games, etc.)
Tuesdays
10:00-10:20 a.m. | Toddler Time (18 months – 3 years old)
10:45-11:15 a.m. | Preschool Story Time (3 years to 5 years old)
Wednesdays
10:45-11:15 a.m. | Preschool Story Time (3 years to 5 years old)
Thursdays
10:30-11:00 a.m.| Baby Time (Birth to 18 months)
11:00 a.m. | Story Time at Lowe Park
Fridays
10:00-10:20 a.m. | Toddler Time (18 months – 3 years old)
**Other special programming taking place throughout the months of June and July. Check the calendar on Marion Library’s website for more information.**
Hiawatha Public Library
Tuesdays
10:30 a.m. | Toddler Time
Wednesdays
10:30 a.m. | Preschool Story Time
Thursdays
10:00 a.m. | Play & Learn
**Other special programming taking place throughout the months of June and July. Check out Hiawatha Public Library’s website for more information.**
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