# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dragon Training Academy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Inventor and time traveler Brock Barnabas needs to recruit adventurous kids to travel back to medieval times to help deal with an overpopulation of dragons. Kids are trained to both defend against and tame dragons using Brock's amazing science-based inventions and techniques. Barnabas then prepares to transport the kids to the past – but inadvertently draws a dragon to the library! Kids get to use their newly learned skills to deal with the dragon in the room. After the show, stay for a meet-and-greet with an animatronic baby dragon. 

Monday, July 20 

10-11 am & 1-2 pm
Downtown Library, Beems Auditorium

3:30-4:30 pm
Ladd Library, Community Room

All performances are first-come, first-serve - wrist bands will be handed out one hour prior to each performance.

This program is part of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge. Learn more at https://www.crlibrary.org/summer.

The Summer Reading Challenge is generously supported by the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Hills Bank, and the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Media support provided by The Gazette.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/dragon-training-academy/200030221767823
- **Event Categories**: kids, workshops, contests, meet-and-greet, science-fair, meetups, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cedar Rapids
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cedar Rapids Public Library
- **lat**: 41.977160872626
- **long**: -91.662888181442
- **full address**: Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE,Cedar Rapids,IA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dragon Training Academy being held?
  - **A:** Dragon Training Academy takes place on Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE,Cedar Rapids,IA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dragon Training Academy?
  - **A:** Dragon Training Academy is organized by Cedar Rapids Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dragon Training Academy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cedar Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dragon Training Academy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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