This event has been cancelled as a COVID-19 preventative measure. Any rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time. Building on the success of our previous Jazz and Blues series, Sounds & Styles is a new music performance series focused on genres with roots in African American communities. Through this series, we hope to […]
This event has been cancelled as a COVID-19 preventative measure. Any rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time. Celebrate National Poetry Month by learning about the life of Maya Angelou and making a poetry collage! We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who […]
Learn about musician, singer, and songwriter Stevie Wonder and enjoy a sing-a-long led by a local guitarist! We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a Who Was biography and a hands-on activity to […]
Explore the life of famous activist and orator Frederick Douglass! This story time will include a hands-on quilt activity. We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a Who Was biography and a hands-on […]
Learn about tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams and make a cute tennis craft to take home! We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a Who Was biography and a hands-on activity to […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. In honor of Women's Equality, day, this month's story time will explore the life of Sojourner Truth, an anti-slavery and women's rights activist. After hearing about her inspiring life, children will have […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. Learn about former First Lady Michelle Obama in this story time event! In honor of her Get Growing initiative, we'll be doing a hands-on microgreens activity. We are partnering with the Cedar […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. Explore the life of President Barack Obama in this month's story time! The reading will be followed by a voting activity. We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. Come learn about scientist and inventor George Washington Carver and take part in an activity that will give you the chance to test your own inventor skills. We are partnering with the […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. Explore Harriet Tubman's amazing life helping enslaved people escape to freedom. After the reading, take part in a strategy game. We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's […]
