October 2019
Pied Piper with Orchestra Iowa
Join Orchestra Iowa's talented chamber ensembles as they introduce preschool-aged children to the instruments of the orchestra! Focused on fun and learning, Pied Piper Concerts offer children the opportunity to enjoy an up-close and personal chamber concert absolutely FREE! This session will be feature the Strings. No registration required.
Find out more »Tot Time
Tot Time is geared toward kids 2-4 years of age. This storytime combines stories, movement and music. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
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Mr. Poe and Raven – Silly, Spooky Stories with Darrin Crow
Mr. Poe and his good friend, Raven are bringing silly, spooky stories to the library! Mr. Poe (otherwise known as Cedar Rapids storyteller Darrin Crow) will thrill families with stories that are just spooky enough for a shiver or a jump, and are appropriate for all ages. No registration required.
Find out more »My Baby Storytime
My Baby Storytime is geared toward birth to 24 months. At this storytime you can expect a combination of stories and rhymes that will also incorporate movement. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Storytime
This storytime is geared toward PreK children and consists of stories, rhymes and songs. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child
Find out more »November 2019
Tot Time
Tot Time is geared toward kids 2-4 years of age. This storytime combines stories, movement and music. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Crafting Fridays : Polka Dot Thank You Cards
Write a Thank You to a Service member, we will decorate the outside with polka dot paint and messages will be written on the inside. Cards can be mailed from home or library staff will collect them to mail to Operation Thank You.
Find out more »Crafting Saturdays : Polka Dot Thank You Cards
Looking for a Fun Weekend craft to do with the Family? Stop in the library on the first Saturday of the month, our regularly scheduled storytime at 10:30 will be a craft! Write a Thank You to a Service member, we will decorate the outside with polka dot paint and messages will be written on the inside. Cards can be mailed from home or library staff will collect them to mail to Operation Thank You.
Find out more »Build Your Own Pizza! With Z’s Catering
Chef Matt Zacek, owner of Z's Catering, will teach families how to make kids' favorite dinner, pizza! This is a drop in program, families will be building pizzas in shifts and able to take home for dinner that night. There will be 5 different types of pizza to choose from: Cheese, pepperoni, sausage, beef, and supreme! No registration required.
Find out more »My Baby Storytime
My Baby Storytime is geared toward birth to 24 months. At this storytime you can expect a combination of stories and rhymes that will also incorporate movement. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Storytime
This storytime is geared toward PreK children and consists of stories, rhymes and songs. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child
Find out more »Tot Time
Tot Time is geared toward kids 2-4 years of age. This storytime combines stories, movement and music. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »My Baby Storytime
My Baby Storytime is geared toward birth to 24 months. At this storytime you can expect a combination of stories and rhymes that will also incorporate movement. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Sing & Play & Learn Today with West Music
Join West Music for their early childhood music and movement program! Becky will be using activities that help your child experience the amazing musical and non-musical life skills outcomes of early childhood music and movement! Registration is not required.
Find out more »Storytime
This storytime is geared toward PreK children and consists of stories, rhymes and songs. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child
Find out more »Tot Time
Tot Time is geared toward kids 2-4 years of age. This storytime combines stories, movement and music. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Interactive Family Movie : Toy Story 4
Join us for an interactive viewing of the last Toy Story, number 4. We will make fun crafts from 5-6pm to use during the movie and have a popcorn bar. Feel free to bring dinner and a covered drink, as well as blankets and pillows for comfortable viewing!
Find out more »My Baby Storytime
My Baby Storytime is geared toward birth to 24 months. At this storytime you can expect a combination of stories and rhymes that will also incorporate movement. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Storytime
This storytime is geared toward PreK children and consists of stories, rhymes and songs. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child
Find out more »Storytime with Iowa Children’s Museum
Join the Iowa Children's Museum for a fun and interactive family storytime!
Find out more »Sing and Play and Learn Today! With West Music
Join us with West Music and their early childhood music and movement program! Becky will be using activities that help your child experience the amazing musical and non-musical life skills outcomes of early childhood music and movement!
Find out more »Tot Time
Tot Time is geared toward kids 2-4 years of age. This storytime combines stories, movement and music. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Storytime with City Circle Theatre Company’s Cast of Annie
Come to a fun filled introduction to Annie, Circle City will give a presentation of musical theater, do a few numbers, read an Annie story and guests will have a chance to take photos with the cast!
Find out more »My Baby Storytime
My Baby Storytime is geared toward birth to 24 months. At this storytime you can expect a combination of stories and rhymes that will also incorporate movement. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »DoodleBugs
Doodlebugs is a free preschool program for families, this program is a combination of storytelling and crafting based on exhibits at the museum. Registration required and limited.
Find out more »Tot Time
Tot Time is geared toward kids 2-4 years of age. This storytime combines stories, movement and music. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »December 2019
Little Miss Ann
Join Little Miss Ann for this upbeat, down-to-earth, interactive kids music concert which is fun for the whole family! Ann will play both reinvented classics and originals from her 5 award-winning kids music albums. Little Miss Ann's soulful vocals, energetic guitar and drum beats, and positive lyrics inspire kids to clap, sing, jump, and dance along to the music.
Find out more »My Baby Storytime
My Baby Storytime is geared toward birth to 24 months. At this storytime you can expect a combination of stories and rhymes that will also incorporate movement. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Music Together
Music Together is an internationally recognized music program for children from birth through age 7 and the grownups who love them. Parents, primary caregivers, early childhood professionals - everyone is involved in the educational process. Music is more than instruments and voices. It's more than rhythm and movement. Music is a powerful force that can inspire, create community, and build family bonds. And it can be life-changing to develop our inner music-maker as early as possible. Registration not required.
Find out more »Storytime
This storytime is geared toward PreK children and consists of stories, rhymes and songs. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child
Find out more »Family Yoga
Join Miss Emily and Erin for a Family Yoga Storytime.
Find out more »Tot Time
Tot Time is geared toward kids 2-4 years of age. This storytime combines stories, movement and music. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Crafting Fridays : Paper Cup Lanters
Celebrate the upcoming Winter solstice by making paper cup lanterns; we will have flameless tea lights to light them up!
Find out more »Crafting Saturdays : Paper Cup Lanterns
Looking for a Fun Weekend craft to do with the Family? Stop in the library on the first Saturday of the month, our regularly scheduled storytime at 10:30 will be a craft. Celebrate the upcoming Winter solstice by making paper cup lanterns; we will have flameless tea lights to light them up!
Find out more »Hy-Vee Build A Better Snack Program
Hy-Vee Dietitian, Julie Gallagher, will teach families how to build a well-rounded snack. Registration required and limited.
Find out more »My Baby Storytime
My Baby Storytime is geared toward birth to 24 months. At this storytime you can expect a combination of stories and rhymes that will also incorporate movement. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »PJ Storytime with Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Come to a special PJ storytime with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art! Registration required and limited.
Find out more »Storytime
This storytime is geared toward PreK children and consists of stories, rhymes and songs. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child
Find out more »Tot Time
Tot Time is geared toward kids 2-4 years of age. This storytime combines stories, movement and music. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »Sing & Play & Learn Today with West Music
Join West Music for their early childhood music and movement program! Becky will be using activities that help your child experience the amazing musical and non-musical life skills outcomes of early childhood music and movement!
Find out more »My Baby Storytime
My Baby Storytime is geared toward birth to 24 months. At this storytime you can expect a combination of stories and rhymes that will also incorporate movement. *Though there is a suggested age group for each storytime we encourage you to try them all and find the best fit for you and your child.
Find out more »DoodleBugs
Doodlebugs is a free preschool program for families, this program is a combination of storytelling and crafting based on exhibits at the museum. Registration is required and limited.
Find out more »“Ebenezer Duke” an original musical re-telling of “A Christmas Carol” with Duke Otherwise
Enjoy a retelling of a classic winter tale, Duke Otherwise will delight people of all ages with a mini-musical based on "A Christmas Carol"
Find out more »Noon Year’s Eve Party
Celebrate the New Year with the whole family! We will have our NOON Year's celebration from 11:30am-1pm. Join us for a fun craft, a snack, and a balloon drop at 12.
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