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To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, the library is throwing her a tea party. Come dressed up as your favorite Jane Austen character and enter the costume contest for an Austen-related prize. We will start the evening out with a string quartet, simple book crafts, and, of course, tea and biscuits, followed by Jane Austen […]
Join our fellowship on Saturdays this winter as we watch our way through the iconic “The Lord of the Rings” movie series, undertake Tolkien crafts, and show off our best […]
Join our fellowship on Saturdays this winter as we watch our way through the iconic “The Lord of the Rings” movie series, undertake Tolkien crafts, and show off our best Middle Earth costumes. This week, we're watching "The Two Towers." Gather to paint and put together a “Lord of the Rings”-themed book nook or write […]
Join our fellowship on Saturdays this winter as we watch our way through the iconic “The Lord of the Rings” movie series, undertake Tolkien crafts, and show off our best […]
Join us to make Dice Towers that have been cut out using our laser cutters! Materials will be provided to paint and customize your tower. Registration is required: https://www.crlibrary.org/.../laser-cut-diy-dice-towers-6943
Drop by our crafts table to make a craft to honor Dolly Parton's 80th birthday. Crafts will be used to create a community display at Dolly Parton’s Birthday Party on Jan. 17. All ages welcome!
Join the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation as we celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with a morning of family-friendly fun! The celebration features story times, activities, cookies, dance party, and more. Drop-in to sing “Happy Birthday” at 10:15, story times at 10:30 and 11:30, and a dance party at 11. The Friends of the Cedar […]
Join the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation as we celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with a morning of family-friendly fun! The celebration features story times, activities, cookies, and a dance […]
Learn how to make a zippered pouch perfect to store small items or organize items for travel. These pouches also make a great gift! Sewers will learn how to put a universal zipper foot on a sewing machine and sew a zipper. Participants must know how to operate a sewing machine and sew a straight […]
Join the Cedar Amateur Astronomers for a night of films about NASA's Voyager space craft. Learn about the voyager missions and their connection to the James Van Allen Observatory at the University of Iowa. Cedar Amateur Astronomers will also talk about the services and resources offered to the community.
We set up the machine and provide the tunes (and lyrics), while you get to show off your amazing vocal talents. Bring your cheering squad and your set list for a fun afternoon making music together. No need to register; a running sign-up sheet will be on site to make sure everyone gets a turn to rock the house. […]
Orchestra Iowa presents a free concert designed for preschool-aged children. February highlights percussion. Performances are 9:30-10:15 am & 10:30-11:15 am.
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