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Sunday Funday: Beaded Icicles
<p>Have you ever wished you could bring the beautiful icicles indoors without the fear of melting? Today we will be making icicles with pipe cleaners and many colored beads! </p> 2019-12-03 16:00:00 -0600
12/15/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-12-12 20:00:00 -0600
12/12/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Gyrls Night Out: Gemstone Circle Earrings
<p>Use your peyote skills to a make a ring. Combine Toho round seed beads with small gemstone beads to add an extra dimension not frequently found in the bead world. Instructor: Karen Kubby. </p><p><strong>Pre-requisite: tubular peyote skills.</strong></p><p><strong>Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> 2019-12-02 20:30:00 -0600
12/13/195:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-12-19 20:00:00 -0600
12/19/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Rick Hugill's Gourd Lamp Exhibit & Sale
<p>Rick Hugill is a local woodworker. He takes locally grown gourds and transforms them into amazing lamps. Using ink, drilling, and adding beads, he creates one of a kind lampshades with handmade wooden bases. His exhibit will include floor and table lamps.</p> 2019-12-10 18:00:00 -0600
12/10/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Rick Hugill's Gourd Lamp Exhibit & Sale
<p>Rick Hugill is a local woodworker. He takes locally grown gourds and transforms them into amazing lamps. Using ink, drilling, and adding beads, he creates one of a kind lampshades with handmade wooden bases. His exhibit will include floor and table lamps.</p> 2019-12-11 18:00:00 -0600
12/11/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Rick Hugill's Gourd Lamp Exhibit & Sale
<p>Rick Hugill is a local woodworker. He takes locally grown gourds and transforms them into amazing lamps. Using ink, drilling, and adding beads, he creates one of a kind lampshades with handmade wooden bases. His exhibit will include floor and table lamps.</p> 2019-12-12 18:00:00 -0600
12/12/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Rick Hugill's Gourd Lamp Exhibit & Sale
<p>Rick Hugill is a local woodworker. He takes locally grown gourds and transforms them into amazing lamps. Using ink, drilling, and adding beads, he creates one of a kind lampshades with handmade wooden bases. His exhibit will include floor and table lamps.</p> 2019-12-13 18:00:00 -0600
12/13/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Feet Beat
<p>Creatures big and small leave their tracks and traces in the mud and snow — birds, squirrels, deer, rabbits, mice and more! Go on a tracking walk, learn about food chains, and make an animal track craft. For preschoolers with adult. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities. Free</p> 2019-10-29 11:00:00 -05002/12/2010:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
"We Come Bearing Gifts" Epiphany Concert
<p>Celebrate the end of the Christmas season by attending this annual Epiphany Concert featuring choirs, instrumentalists, and soloists from area churches. In the spirit of the three Magi, everyone is invited to "come bearing gifts" of money or non-perishable food for Metro Catholic Outreach. After the concert, enjoy refreshments in the St. Pius Parish Hall. Free admission.</p> 2019-12-03 16:30:00 -06001/05/203:00 p.m.St. Pius X Catholic ChurchCedar Rapids -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span></p><p>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p> </p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab. </p><p> </p> 2019-12-26 20:00:00 -0600
12/26/194:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-12-12 10:30:00 -0600
12/12/1910:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Reading to Dogs
<p>Make new furry friends as you improve your reading skills! Trained, certified therapy dogs provide comfortable companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone welcome to read to the dogs.Then stay as the pups perform at 7 p.m.! Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-12-19 19:15:00 -0600
12/19/196:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Paws to Read
<p>Learning to read is fun when you share your story with a dog! Join our canine crew from Therapy Dogs International and make a few tails wag. Come to Hiawatha Public Library on the following Mondays in 2020 to read with a canine buddy!</p><p>January 20, February 10, March 16, April 20 from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.</p> 2019-11-11 19:30:00 -0600
1/20/206:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Pre-inventory Sale 50% off
<p>Help us prepare for inventory by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works and precious metals. We don’t want to weigh or count more than we must!</p> 2019-12-02 20:00:00 -0600
12/26/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Pre-inventory Sale 50% off
<p>Help us prepare for inventory by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works and precious metals. We don’t want to weigh or count more than we must!</p> 2019-12-27 20:00:00 -0600
12/27/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Pre-inventory Sale 50% off
<p>Help us prepare for inventory by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works and precious metals. We don’t want to weigh or count more than we must!</p> 2019-12-28 20:00:00 -0600
12/28/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Pre-inventory Sale 50% off
<p>Help us prepare for inventory by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works and precious metals. We don’t want to weigh or count more than we must!</p> 2019-12-29 20:00:00 -0600
12/29/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Pre-inventory Sale 50% off
<p>Help us prepare for inventory by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works and precious metals. We don’t want to weigh or count more than we must!</p> 2019-12-30 20:00:00 -0600
12/30/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Pre-inventory Sale 50% off
<p>Help us prepare for inventory by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works and precious metals. We don’t want to weigh or count more than we must!</p> 2019-12-31 20:00:00 -0600
12/31/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Pre-inventory Sale 50% off
<p>Help us prepare for inventory by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works and precious metals. We don’t want to weigh or count more than we must!</p> 2020-01-01 20:00:00 -0600
1/01/2010:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Pre-inventory Sale 50% off
<p>Help us prepare for inventory by coming in for 50% off almost everything in the store. Exceptions are commission works and precious metals. We don’t want to weigh or count more than we must!</p> 2020-01-02 20:00:00 -0600
1/02/2010:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-12-19 10:30:00 -0600
12/19/1910:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Meet the Author: Erin Casey
<p>The second book in The Purple Door District is coming LIVE to M and M Bookstore on December 14. Help us launch Erin's book into the world!<br><br>About Erin Casey<br>Erin graduated from Cornell College in 2009 with degrees in English and Secondary Education. She decided to expand upon her teaching knowledge by leading writing sessions at first for the Iowa Writers' House and now for The Writers' Rooms. <br><br>She attended the Denver Publishing Institute in 2009 and has been a recruiter ever since. She is the Communications and Student Relationships Manager at The Iowa Writers' House and one of two Directors of The Writers' Rooms. She writes children's poetry and stories for Whimsical Whiskers and volunteers at RARE, a raptor rescue center. <br><br>She's also a devoted bird mom. <br><br>When not volunteering and working, she's writing her LGBT YA fantasy story, posting urban and regular fantasy on Wattpad, and sharing her literary journey on Instagram. <br><br>She released her first book, The Purple Door District, in December 2018. Her next book, Wolf Pit, is set to come out December 2019. </p> 2019-11-28 13:00:00 -0600
12/14/1911:00 a.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Storybook Lady Reads
<p>Walk, drive, or snowshoe, if need be, with the kids to our second Storybook Lady Reads event on Saturday, December 14 at 10:30am. December’s featured book is Max Attacks by Kathi Appett and illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan. Our picture book readings will be held the second Saturday of each month and are appropriate for children ages three to eight.</p> 2019-11-19 11:30:00 -0600
12/14/1910:30 a.m.Next Page BooksCedar Rapids -
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Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Percussion Ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 10:00:00 -0500
2/14/209:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Percussion Ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 11:00:00 -0500
2/14/2010:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 10:00:00 -0600
4/17/209:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 11:00:00 -0600
4/17/2010:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Brass Quintet.</p> 2019-11-15 10:00:00 -06005/08/209:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library (Whipple Auditorium)Cedar Rapids, Iowa