Upcoming Events at Cedar Rapids Public Library
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Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference
<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Calling all business, non-profit and government professionals who want to learn more about sustainability: </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Join us for the two-day Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference May 24 and May 25, 2022</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'>Day one (May 24) will focus on Sustainable Transportation and day two (May 25) will focus on Sustainable Economy. </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">You’ll hear from experts on the latest in decarbonization strategies, low- and no-emission vehicles, equity and funding and the challenges and opportunities in sustainable business pursuits.</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The event will also include:</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="10"><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"><strong>Panel</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> discussions.</span></strong></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="textrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"62432b30-59c7-47ad-adec-44f0de248477|112","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"textrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"textrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'><strong> </strong></span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"62432b30-59c7-47ad-adec-44f0de248477|115","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'>Learn from industry thought leaders as they </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"62432b30-59c7-47ad-adec-44f0de248477|113","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}'>discuss pursuing low-carbon and equitable solutions in transportation and economic systems.</span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="10"><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>Network</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">ing</span></strong><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>. </strong></span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Connect with others throughout the event and join our </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">networking social</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> on May 24.</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="10"><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>Vendor exhibits</strong></span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>. </strong></span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="textrun">Interact with our exhibitors and their booths to learn more about business sustainability and how they can help you go green. </span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="10"><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"><strong>A </strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Ride & Drive and Vehicle Display. </span></strong></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Experience an</span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="textrun">electric vehicle at our outdoor Ride & Drive and Vehicle Display event on May 24.</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p></li></ul><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Let's create a low-carbon future, together. </span></p><p>Visit alliantenergy.com/sustainableconf for details. </p> 2022-05-06 17:00:00 -0500
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LGBTQ+ Book Discussion
<p>Bring your favorite books with queer characters and themes or talk about a favorite book through a queer point of view during the book sharing session.</p> 2022-02-28 19:30:00 -0600
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SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY & TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE - DAY 2
<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Calling all business, non-profit and government professionals who want to learn more about sustainability: </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Join us for day two of the Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference on May 25, 2022</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">. The focus of the day will be on Sustainable Economy. </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">You’ll hear from experts on the latest in obstacles and innovations in sustainability, benefits to sustainability pursuits in business, resources and funding for a sustainable economy and more. </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The event will also include:</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="10"><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"><strong>Panel</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> discussions.</span></strong></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="textrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"62432b30-59c7-47ad-adec-44f0de248477|112","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"textrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"textrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'><strong> </strong></span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"62432b30-59c7-47ad-adec-44f0de248477|115","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'>Learn from industry thought leaders as they </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"62432b30-59c7-47ad-adec-44f0de248477|113","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}'>discuss pursuing low-carbon and equitable solutions for economic systems.</span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="10"><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>Network</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">ing</span></strong><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>. </strong></span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Connect with others throughout the event to learn more about sustainable opportunities.</span></span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="10"><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>Vendor exhibits</strong></span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>. </strong></span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="textrun">Interact with our exhibitors and their booths to learn more about business sustainability and how they can help you go green. </span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p></li></ul><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Let's create a low-carbon future, together. </span></p><p>Visit alliantenergy.com/sustainableconf for details. </p> 2022-05-09 17:00:00 -0500
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Anything Could Happen!
<p>Every Friday, you’re out early. Are you bored and looking for something to do? Your search is over! We will have different activities for teens to try, from crafts to playing with robots. Anything could happen!</p> 2022-05-27 15:30:00 -0500
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Build It - LEGOs
<p>See if you are up to the challenge of building and creating fun things with LEGOs using flashcards.</p><p>Saturday, May 28, 10-11 am<br>Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room</p><p>and 2-3 pm<br>Ladd Library, Community Room</p> 2022-02-23 15:00:00 -0600
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Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>Designed for newborns to 3-year-olds, this early literacy nursery rhyme program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers’ foundation for literacy.</p> 2022-04-14 10:30:00 -0500
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