Ladd Library

Upcoming Events at Ladd Library

• Early Learning Story Time at Ladd Library

  Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. 2025-06-16 10:30:00 -0500

  6/16

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

  This Opportunity Center workshop with the Goodwill Career Center will empower you to enhance your job skills, learn what employers are looking for in interviews, and how to handle difficult situations at work. Attend three sessions to receive a $25 gift card. 2025-06-16 12:30:00 -0500

  6/16

  11:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Computer Skills Training

  Learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills at this Opportunity Center workshop with IowaWORKS. Participants will earn a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate. 2025-06-16 16:30:00 -0500

  6/16

  2:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Gincy Hartin: It’s Cool to Be Kind

  Nationally acclaimed recording artist Gincy Hartin presents a show filled with original songs with meaningful and inspiring lyrics. Participants will sing, dance, and interact to songs such as "Cool To Be Kind," "Together," "We Can Change the World," and more. Gincy's original compositions take inspiration from pop, rock, and R&B, making this a library performance you've never experienced before! Monday, June 16, 10-11 am & 1-2 pm at the Downtown Library, Beems Auditorium and 3:30-4:30 pm at Ladd Library, Community Room Special Summer Performances: The Summer Reading program welcomes a series of big performances for kids to the library on Mondays throughout June and July. All performances are first-come, first-serve; wrist bands will be handed out one hour prior to each performance. The Summer Reading Challenge is generously supported by the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Hills Bank, GreenState Credit Union, The Gazette, and the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge at https://www.crlibrary.org/summer 2025-04-28 16:30:00 -0500

  6/16

  3:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Craft Your Perfect Resume

  Discover essential strategies to structure your resume, highlight your skills, and showcase your achievements effectively while also catering to the job you are applying for.  2025-06-17 12:00:00 -0500

  6/17

  9:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Murder Mystery Club

  Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans. Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library. Participants will work together to examine clues, read case files, and figure out whodunnit. 2025-05-13 19:30:00 -0500

  6/17

  6:00 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Craft Your Perfect Resume

  Discover essential strategies to structure your resume, highlight your skills, and showcase your achievements effectively while also catering to the job you are applying for.  2025-06-18 15:30:00 -0500

  6/18

  12:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• English Conversation Group

  English language learners and native English speakers are invited to a conversation group to practice their skills or help others learn while building connections. A facilitator will guide the sessions, which may include structured discussions, games, or open-ended conversations catering to different proficiency levels. 2025-06-18 18:00:00 -0500

  6/18

  5:00 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• How to Search & Apply for Reliable Jobs Online

  Learn about some of the best online resources for job searching, avoiding scams, the importance of monitoring your online presence, and more. 2025-06-19 15:30:00 -0500

  6/19

  2:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Read to Dogs

  Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 pm. Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International. 2025-05-06 19:15:00 -0500

  6/19

  6:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Baby & Toddler Story Time at Ladd Library

  Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement. 2025-06-20 10:30:00 -0500

  6/20

  9:30 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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• Early Learning Story Time at Ladd Library

  Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. 2025-06-23 10:30:00 -0500

  6/23

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids
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