Events for Monday, June 15th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Spend your Monday exploring everything happening around Eastern Iowa! From family-friendly library programs and hands-on crafts to wellness classes, creative workshops, trivia nights, and community gatherings, there’s something for every age and interest across the Corridor. Enjoy a beautiful summer day with highs in the mid-70s while discovering story times, yoga sessions, stained glass art, bingo nights, clay camps, and more happening throughout Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Ely, and beyond. Tune in for a quick roundup of the day’s best local events, activities, and ways to stay connected with your community.
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.
Monday, June 15 Events Around Eastern Iowa
Forecast
Partly cloudy with a high of 75° and a low of 57° — a beautiful day to enjoy outdoor activities, library programs, and community events around the Corridor.
Health & Wellness
GERIFIT
Location: Ely Public Library
Time: 8 - 8:45 a.m. & 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Older adults can improve strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility through this guided wellness class designed for ages 60 and over.
Metta Yoga - Gentle
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $15 single class or punch card options available
Enjoy a relaxing beginner-friendly yoga class focused on strength, flexibility, breathwork, and mindfulness in a peaceful natural setting.
Metta Yoga - Chair
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Cost: $15 single class or punch card options available
This accessible chair yoga session welcomes all abilities and focuses on gentle movement, relaxation, and wellness.
55+ Beginner Line Dancing
Location: Bridge Senior Center
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Not listed
Stay active and social while learning beginner-friendly line dancing in a welcoming environment designed for older adults.
Qigong and Tai Chi with Gina Mobly
Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Cost: $20
Reconnect with movement, breath, and mindfulness during this restorative introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi.
Meditation at Prairiewoods
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Suggested $5 donation
Gather with fellow meditators for a peaceful evening of silent meditation, reflection, and community connection.
Kids & Family Events
Drop-In Craft: Make a Jellyfish
Location: Ely Public Library
Time: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Create a colorful jellyfish craft anytime throughout the day with this fun self-guided activity for all ages.
Toddler Time
Location: Ely Public Library
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Little ones can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to build early literacy skills and library fun.
Dog Story Time with Special Guests from the K9 Ambassadors
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Time: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Children can meet special canine guests while learning about dog safety and enjoying story time.
Summer Storytime
Location: Marion Public Library
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Families with young children are invited to enjoy books, songs, and interactive activities that encourage early literacy.
Bigger Bang Bubbles
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Time: 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Absolute Science presents a bubbly, hands-on science experience full of fun demonstrations and excitement.
Movie, Moving and Munchies
Location: Ely Public Library
Time: 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Families can enjoy an interactive screening of a Pixar favorite complete with themed audience participation and snacks.
Mush! With Sophia the Sled Dog (and Her Human)
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library & Ladd Library
Times: 10 - 11 a.m., 1 - 2 p.m., & 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Meet Sophia the Alaskan husky and learn about dog sledding adventures from musher Karen Land during this engaging all-ages presentation.
Your Library at Jacolyn Park
Location: Jacolyn Park
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Enjoy story time, games, giveaways, and mobile library fun during this outdoor summer outreach event.
Play Lab Action Camp
Location: Play Lab Action Park - Cedar Rapids
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Kids can enjoy a full day of games, crafts, snacks, activities, and active play during this action-packed summer camp.
Arts, Crafts & Creative Events
Studio Experience Clay Camp at ICCGS 2A5
Location: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Cost: $140
Campers ages 8-15 will spend the week learning pottery techniques including hand-building and wheel throwing.
Art
Location: Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Participants will explore drawing basics and creative expression in this relaxing beginner-friendly art series.
Create By Hand Clay Camp at ICCGS 2P3
Location: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $75
Young artists ages 6-12 can learn foundational clay techniques while creating themed ceramic projects.
Zeppelins - Blue Birds - Cork N Canvas Iowa
Location: Zeppelins / Cork N Canvas Iowa
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: $35
Enjoy an adults-only guided painting night complete with canvas supplies, food, drinks, and creative fun.
Big Grove Stained Glass Night
Location: Big Grove Brewery Cedar Rapids
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $65
Create your own stained glass artwork with guidance from local artists during this hands-on patio workshop.
Knit Wits
Location: Marion Public Library
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Knitting and crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to craft, socialize, and share ideas.
Intimacy Writing Discussion and Workshop
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Writers can explore how emotional connection between characters strengthens storytelling in this creative workshop.
Education & Career Development
Booked for the Summer — June Edition
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Time: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Teens can pick up a specially curated summer reading crate filled with themed selections and surprises.
Goodwill Career Services World of Work (WOW) Workshop
Location: Ladd Library
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Gain valuable job-search and workplace skills during this career readiness workshop hosted by Goodwill and the Opportunity Center.
Computer Skills Training
Location: Ladd Library
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Improve digital literacy and work toward earning a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate in this hands-on workshop.
Makerspace Open Hours
Location: Marion Public Library
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Explore creative technology like 3D printers, Cricut machines, and heat presses during open Makerspace hours.
Family Dynamics in Caregiving
Location: DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Caregivers can learn practical communication strategies for navigating challenging family dynamics during caregiving journeys.
Community & Social Events
Read With Pride — An LGBTQIA Book Club
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ literature and community in this welcoming monthly discussion group hosted with PFLAG Cedar Rapids.
Bingo at the Moose Lodge 304
Location: Moose Lodge 304
Time: Doors open 4:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6 p.m.
Cost: Games start at $10
Enjoy an evening of bingo, snacks, prizes, and community fun open to the public.
Card Bingo at Just Coz
Location: Just Coz
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: Not listed
Enjoy a unique twist on bingo night featuring cards, specials, prizes, and plenty of fun.
Trivia Night: Trivia Dudes
Location: Cedar Ridge Distillery
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Cost: FREE to attend
Test your trivia knowledge while enjoying cocktails, food, laughs, and weekly themed challenges.
Monday Takeover
Location: Mr. B’s and Sam’s Pizza & Deli
Time: 9 p.m. - Midnight
Cost: Not listed
Wrap up the evening with music, dancing, karaoke, and nightlife fun hosted by Bee’s Knees Entertainment.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.
With five convenient locations across the greater Cedar Rapids area and yes, the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a place where relationships and service truly matter. From personal to business banking, CRBT is here to support you every step of the way. Come meet the People you can bank on at crbt.bank. Member FDIC
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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