Collins Fahnle, 2, of Cedar Rapids plays on her drum during a Zumbini class for children at the Ladd Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The Zumbini program combines music, dance, and educational tools. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Children gather around a pile of instruments to pick out drums or bells to play during a Zumbini class for children at the Ladd Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Laura Hayes of Cedar Rapids, left, smiles as she watches her daughter Brooklyn Hayes, 2, dance around during a Zumbini class for children at the Ladd Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Seven-month-old Whit Norton of Cedar Rapids laughs as his mom jingles bells for him during a Zumbini class for children at the Ladd Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Saoirse O’Donnell, 3, of Cedar Rapids plays with colorful scarves during a Zumbini class for children at the Ladd Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Katie Dunbar of Cedar Rapids shares a moment with her 12-week-old son, James Dunbar-Flaherty during a Zumbini class for children at the Ladd Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Amy Norton of Cedar Rapids holds seven-month-old Whit Norton as she spins Ellie Norton, 2, around during a Zumbini class for children at the Ladd Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
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