Upcoming Events at Cedar Rapids Public Library
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Between the Covers Book Club
<p>The Between the Covers book group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. If you enjoy reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the book group for you. Anyone is welcome.</p><p>We are meeting virtually for the time being. Please register to receive the Zoom link the day before the meeting: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/5755265?fbclid=IwAR2UBL-5rM_gRJbkKRbM_WqDbUSxlkqS0dxiv0Yofimqq4MXD4SlQQmnIjE" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/5755265</a></p><p>December discussion: "My One Square Inch of Alaska" by Sharon Gwyn Short (Book Club Kit)</p><p>January discussion: "The Boston Girl" by Anita Diamant (Book Club Kit)</p><p>February: "The Round House" by Louise Erdrich (ebook and audiobook available on hoopla!)</p><p>When a title is a part of a book club kit, it will be ready for pick-up the first Tuesday of the month before it's discussed. The book club kits are located Downtown and copies can be picked-up in person or by hold at any Metro Library Network location. hoopla! titles are available to Metro Library Network residents. If you need assistance getting a copy of a book in any format please contact Meredith Crawford at 319-739-0496 or crawfordm@crlibrary.org.</p> 2021-12-03 11:00:00 -0600
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Trivia Night: 2021. Year in Review. Everything's Fine
<p>Let's take a look at another year of disease and pestilence. We'll have some serious laughs and award some (in)appropriate prizes at Trivia Night this month. Get your team together to play the toughest trivia in town, researched by fabulous nerdy librarians.</p><p>Trivia Night is a Facebook event, so be sure to follow us on Facebook and mark "going" to the event so that you will be notified when the quiz link goes live. The link is only live from 6-7 pm Dec. 7.</p> 2021-12-03 19:30:00 -0600
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Amnesty International Write for Rights, Cedar Rapids
<p>Write for Rights is Amnesty International’s largest annual human rights campaign, held throughout the fall to mark Human Rights Day on December 10th. The best thing about Write for Rights is that it works! Each year, we write letters to support people and help end other abuses, such as individuals who are wrongfully imprisoned for the peaceful expression of their beliefs or identity—people we call prisoners of conscience. This year's ten cases include human rights defenders and individuals at risk.</p><p> Our local Write for Rights for Amnesty International event will take place at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave, SE, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Tuesday, December 9th, 2021. Come at any time to write one or more letters. Sample letters are available to follow or simply copy. Easy and worth while! For more information: <a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/write-for-rights/?fbclid=IwAR0q5y5KI2wTX63qIh0ykUsujh-2o0K8sH7AaPNNG0TukDNupFHxgC0aR_o" rel="nofollow" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/write-for-rights/</a></p> 2021-11-16 15:30:00 -0600
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Cedar Rapids Chess Club
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game! Whether you are interested in learning chess, advancing your knowledge of the game, or teaching others, you are invited to attend. For more information, connect with us the Ches Club on Facebook or visit www.chessiniowa.org/crchess.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><br></div> 2021-12-08 19:30:00 -0600
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Crafts to Go: Window Snowflake Garland
<p>Create a snowflake garland seasonal decoration for your window or elsewhere.</p><p>Kits will be available to pick up and take home on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 am to 5 pm at the Downtown Library or Ladd Library, while supplies last. One kit per person, please. No registration needed. </p> 2021-12-03 17:00:00 -0600
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Cedar Rapids Chess Club
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game! Whether you are interested in learning chess, advancing your knowledge of the game, or teaching others, you are invited to attend. For more information, connect with us the Ches Club on Facebook or visit www.chessiniowa.org/crchess.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><br></div> 2021-12-15 19:30:00 -0600
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