Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Sunny skies, cold temps, and a packed weekday lineup in Cedar Rapids. From story times and library programs to yoga, fitness, workshops, trivia, auditions, and live games—there are plenty of ways to stay active, cozy, and connected today, Monday, January 26th.

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.

🌤️ WEATHER

Mostly Sunny
High: 12° | Low: 5°

🧘 HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS

GeriFit | 8–8:45am & 1–1:45pm | Ely Public Library | Free
Strength, balance, and mobility classes for adults 60+.
Metta Yoga (Gentle Yoga) | 9:30–10:30am | Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | $15 drop-in
Beginner-friendly meditative yoga in a peaceful setting.
Yoga Flow | 9:30–10:30am | Illuminations Cedar Rapids | Varies
Dynamic, breath-connected yoga flow for all levels.
Metta Yoga (Chair Yoga) | 10:45–11:45am | Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | $15 drop-in
Seated yoga focused on flexibility and relaxation.
Somatic Gentle Yoga | 5:30–6:15pm | Illuminations Cedar Rapids | Varies
Slow, intuitive movement with deep breathing—great for beginners.
Meditation at Prairiewoods | 6:30–7:30pm | Prairiewoods | $5 suggested donation
Guided silent meditation and group reflection.
Intermediate/Advanced Adult Hip Hop (18+) | 7:30–8:15pm | Prestige Dance Studio | $20 drop-in / $149 session
High-energy, supportive hip hop class for adults.

👶 FAMILY, KIDS & TEENS

Backyard Toddler Time | 9am–3pm | Backyard (2020 Scotty Dr SW) | $10/child
Indoor playtime for kids ages 1–6 (walk-ins welcome).
Early Learning Story Time | 10–10:30am | Ladd Library | Free
Stories, songs, bubbles, and parachute play for ages 2–5.
Toddler Time | 10–11am | Ely Public Library | Free
Stories and interactive fun for babies and toddlers.
Monday Morning Story Time | 10–10:30am | Hiawatha Public Library | Free
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft.
The Teen Zone | 3:30–5pm | Ladd Library | Free
Games, art, and rotating activities for teens.
Strike Zone Starters Clinic | 7–8pm | D-BAT Marion | Varies
Baseball clinic for 8–9 year olds new to kid pitch.

📚 LIBRARY, LEARNING & COMMUNITY

Cuppa & Conversations | 9–10am | Ely Public Library | Free
Casual morning conversation—bring your favorite drink.
Puzzle Exchange at the Library | 9–10am | Hiawatha Public Library | Free
Swap gently used puzzles with the community.
Future Forward: Skills for Career Success | 11am–12pm | Ladd Library | Free
Resume building, interviews, and networking (gift card incentive).
Fresh Conversations | 1–2pm | Hiawatha Public Library | Free
Discussions on nutrition, movement, and healthy aging.
Computer Skills Training | 2:30–4:30pm | Ladd Library | Free
Build digital skills and earn a NorthStar certificate.
Youth Advisory Board Meeting | 5–6pm | Hiawatha Public Library | Free
Teens help shape future library programming.
Steeped in Books | 6:30–7:30pm | Cedar Rapids Public Library | Free
Book club with tea and conversation (January pick: Razorblade Tears).

🎬 ENTERTAINMENT & GAMES

55+ Movie Day: What’s Love Got to Do With It? | 1:30–3:30pm | Downtown CR Library (Beems A) | Free
Romantic comedy screening with free parking info provided.
Bingo at the Moose Lodge 304 | Doors 4:30pm | Moose Lodge | $10+
Public bingo night with food available.
2000’s Name That Tune | 7pm | THE BAR | Free
Music trivia featuring the best (and worst) of the 2000s.

🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & THEATER

Origami Card Valentines | 6–8pm | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Varies
Create folded art Valentine cards with a local paper artist.
Pick Your Project Workshop | 6–9pm | The Painted Butterfly (Fairfax) | Varies
Choose from 150+ DIY projects—BYO snacks and drinks.
Auditions: Superior Donuts | 7pm | CSPS Hall Black Box | Free
Open auditions for a heartwarming comedy-drama (all experience levels).

⚾ SPORTS & TRAINING

Double Play Camp | 5:30–6:30pm | D-BAT Marion | Varies
Improve bat speed and exit velocity with pro instruction.

Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.

With convenient locations throughout the area, a deep commitment to relationship banking, and the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust is the bank of choice for Cedar Rapids locals. CRBT provides full service commercial and consumer banking as well as trust and asset management services, all while making your banking experience so much more than you expected. Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust: The people you can bank on. Learn more at crbt.bank.

Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Smyth House, to both their old and new homes as part of the Rainbow Road project just off I‑380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a story—write yours in one of their homes. Learn more at gutschmidtproperties.com.

Thank you for being part of the Cedar Rapids Daily community. We can’t wait to see you at these events! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring.

Warm regards,

The Cedar Rapids Daily Team

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Events for Monday, January 26th, 2026