Comic book talk with other fans spotlighting a particular character, creator, or genre.
Are you a comic book enthusiast? Want to share your love for this artful style of literature? Join the CR Comic Book Club at 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Downtown Library for comic book talk with other fans. Each month spotlights a particular character, creator, or genre, and we let the conversation go wherever it takes us. All ages and interest levels are welcome and invited to attend.
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Plan to be a part of the experience at our Artists Market!
The Artists Market, like other Museum event supports the mission of CRMA. These happenings continue to flourish under the creative inspiration and hard work of volunteers and staff and continues to educate and spread knowledge though these opportunities.
This year will mark the 6th year of our Artists Market! Within this regionally focused market there is a realm of passion, genuine talent and possibility to own a piece of art for all involved. Our market has some very good artists whose work has not been exposed to the art market circuit as well as established artists. Visit us and see what all of your favorite artists have been up to and discover some new talent while you’re there! There is plenty of time to have a great dialog with the artist while viewing works of art.
Graphic novel and comic book club for ages 8-12 years! Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.
Our new graphic novel club for ages 8-12 years will be taking a critical look at popular graphic novels by favorite authors. Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Each week, teens will have the opportunity to play video games on the big screen. Special Virtual Reality events will happen as well!
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Group lessons, organized chess activities, friendly tournaments, and free time to just play chess.
Join the Scholastic Chess Club the first and third Sundays of the month (Sept-May) from 2-5 pm at Downtown Library. Students grades K-12 are welcome to come and learn how to play this great universal game! Take part in group lessons, organized chess activities, friendly tournaments, and free time to just play chess. For more information, connect with the Cedar Rapids Chess Club on Facebook or visit www.chessiniowa.org/crchess.
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Graphic novel and comic book club for ages 8-12 years! Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.
Our new graphic novel club for ages 8-12 years will be taking a critical look at popular graphic novels by favorite authors. Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Teens will have the opportunity to play an assortment of video games, board games, or card games.
Each week, teens will have the opportunity to play an assortment of video games, board games, or card games. Special Virtual Reality events will happen as well!
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Jim Jacobmeyer, Executive Director of the Artisan’s Sanctuary will facilitate an art workshop the first Wednesday of the month from December-February.
Over the next three months come and explore manga/anime, illustration and altered books.
Please register by calling the library or online at www.crlibrary.org on the events page.
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Bring a yarn project that you enjoy making. Try new projects, learn something new that you can make.
This group is for anyone who would like to work on their yarn projects in a social setting, share what they are making or would like to learn how to make items with yarn.
Please register by calling the library or online at www.crlibrary.org on the events page.
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Come experience virtual reality at the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
Come experience virtual reality at the Cedar Rapids Public Library as we travel to strange and incredible places. Explore new worlds, solve puzzles, and outrun the occasional stray dinosaur.
This program is sponsored by the Giacoletto Foundation.
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
