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Dinosaur Fossils and More with Cedar Valley Rock/Mineral Society
<p>Join us at the Ely Public Library to see the Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society collection of fossils and gems. The society provides education about the sciences of mineralogy, geology, and paleontolgy. This program about fossils and rocks is designed with children in mind. </p> 2019-05-18 14:45:00 -05007/22/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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Friday's Flicks from Another Universe
<p>Every Friday Ely Public Library will show a space-related children's movie and provide a small snack. Viewers are welcome to bring their own drinks and comfortable seats or pillows, blankets, if desired. Call 848-7616 or refer to the library's summer brochure for the name of the day's movie. </p> 2019-07-26 15:30:00 -05007/26/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Out of this World Arts and Crafts
<p>Every Thursday morning, join Ely Public Library at 11:00 for a fun art project. The projects will be:<br>June 13 - Whirlygigs<br>June 20 - Guest artist project<br>June 27 - Mosaics<br>July 11 - Mobiles<br>July 18 - Chalk the 'walk<br>July 25 - Hand-held fans </p> 2019-07-25 11:30:00 -05007/25/1911:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Friday's Flicks from Another Universe
<p>Every Friday Ely Public Library will show a space-related children's movie and provide a small snack. Viewers are welcome to bring their own drinks and comfortable seats or pillows, blankets, if desired. Call 848-7616 or refer to the library's summer brochure for the name of the day's movie. </p> 2019-08-02 15:30:00 -05008/02/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Art in the Dark
<p>Create black-on-black works of art that glow in the dark with Erin Thomas from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art<br><br>Recommended for ages 8-12. Space is limited, so reservations are encouraged to ensure you get a spot. <br><br>RSVP: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoaartindark.eventzilla.net%2Fweb%2Fevent%3Feventid%3D2138748047%26dateid%3D2138445939%26fbclid%3DIwAR3sfitiBivunxQjEuxTAKQ2XofHTJFEEdBijtMXrpaXLArbpg2-xy0vTMA&h=AT0eLhOtkrf-_mFMhC0sjlVkffxQdpUDjg2qUphmFaFJewsjD5DnmCRSq7H-wttm--JjTlvaIMWZkNhzilqdMs7GDTf7f6zXtwJRdep1Yr7bungFMQS0c9zjqpBtp7-wRQ" href="https://moaartindark.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138748047&dateid=2138445939&fbclid=IwAR3sfitiBivunxQjEuxTAKQ2XofHTJFEEdBijtMXrpaXLArbpg2-xy0vTMA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://moaartindark.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138748047&dateid=2138445939</a> </p> 2019-05-18 15:00:00 -05007/23/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Friday's Flicks from Another Universe
<p>Every Friday Ely Public Library will show a space-related children's movie and provide a small snack. Viewers are welcome to bring their own drinks and comfortable seats or pillows, blankets, if desired. Call 848-7616 or refer to the library's summer brochure for the name of the day's movie. </p> 2019-08-09 15:30:00 -05008/09/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Friday's Flicks from Another Universe
<p>Every Friday Ely Public Library will show a space-related children's movie and provide a small snack. Viewers are welcome to bring their own drinks and comfortable seats or pillows, blankets, if desired. Call 848-7616 or refer to the library's summer brochure for the name of the day's movie. </p> 2019-08-16 15:30:00 -05008/16/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Space Camp: Living on the Space Station
<p>The final Space Camp this Thursday afternoon is at the library from 2:00 until approximately 3:30. There will be a short video, a story, an activity or craft and a small snack. Recommended for ages 8-12 (approximately). </p><p>This week's topic: What do astronauts who live on the space station do? How do they eat or brush their teeth? How long do they stay there? We'll learn about these questions and more.</p> 2019-05-18 15:30:00 -05007/25/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Wikiup Hill: The Bio of a Bison
<p>Many years ago, Native Americans had their own shopping center that walked on 4 legs! Many Native Americans depended on large animals such as bison for food, clothing, shelter, tools and toys. </p><p>As the audience sits in a circle around a bison skin, they will learn the uses of many parts of the bison that sustained the Native American tribes of the prairie for thousands of years. </p> 2019-05-18 15:00:00 -05007/24/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
LEGO Building and Puzzle Solving Pary
<p>We will have legos and puzzles on hand for all ages to work cooperatively or independently. We hope to see you there.</p> 2019-07-03 16:00:00 -0500
7/29/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Round Robin Art with Guest Artist
<p>Art teacher Mrs. Edwards will conduct a Round Robin Art Workshop with us! Recommended for school-age children. </p> 2019-05-18 14:30:00 -05007/30/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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Funny Nuggets Comedy Group
<p>Funny Nuggets is the Comedy Clubhouse for Kids. University of Iowa students bring their interactive program and entertaining cast to put on a pop-up comedy experience for kids! <br><br>This is the last day of Summer Reading, and following the show, winners of the raffles and grand prize will be able to pick up their gifts. </p> 2019-05-18 15:30:00 -05007/31/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Ballroom and Latin Dancing at Ely American Legion
<h5>Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing</h5><p>Hosted by Iowa Corridor USA Dance Chapter #2100 serving the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Corridor.</p><p><br></p><p>Social dancing to recorded music 3:00pm - 5:00pm.<br><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></p><p>All levels of dancers welcome!<br><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></p><p>Cost: $6<br><br>Contact information: info@corridordance.org<br>Website: http://corridordance.org</p> 2019-07-07 17:00:00 -05007/21/193:00 p.m.Ely American Legion HallEly -
Ballroom and Latin Dancing at Ely American Legion
<h5>Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing</h5><p>Hosted by Iowa Corridor USA Dance Chapter #2100 serving the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Corridor.</p><p><br></p><p>Social dancing to recorded music 3:00pm - 5:00pm.<br><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></p><p>All levels of dancers welcome!<br><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></p><p>Cost: $6<br><br>Contact information: info@corridordance.org<br>Website: http://corridordance.org</p> 2019-07-07 17:00:00 -05007/21/193:00 p.m.Ely American Legion HallEly -
Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library/The Hue of Blue, Part 2
<p>This summer, the CRMA’s exhibition of local artists focuses on the color</p><p>blue, so Doodlebugs celebrates all things blue, too. Learn about the tints and</p><p>shades of this hue, experiment with blue media, and check out famous artists</p><p>who also emphasized blue in their work! Nothing chases away the blues like art!</p><p><strong>Where is blue hiding? We’ll do some science experiments to uncover many of the ways blue is used where you wouldn’t expect it.</strong></p> 2019-07-19 11:45:00 -0500
7/30/1910:45 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Doodlebugs at the North Liberty Public Library / The Hue Of Blue
<p>This summer, the CRMA’s exhibition of local artists focuses on the color blue, so Doodlebugs celebrates all things blue, too. Learn about the tints and shades of this hue, experiment with blue media, and check out famous artistswho also emphasized blue in their work! Nothing chases away the blues like art!</p><p><strong>Check out all the cool tints and shades of blue you can create by mixing it with other colors!</strong></p> 2019-07-19 11:30:00 -0500
7/31/1910:30 a.m.North Liberty Public LibraryNorth Liberty -
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
<p>The Hiawatha Public Library is now a location for HACAP's Mobile Food Pantry. The Mobile Food Truck will be here on the first Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 in the afternoon. </p> 2019-08-05 15:00:00 -05008/05/192:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
<p>The Hiawatha Public Library is now a location for HACAP's Mobile Food Pantry. The Mobile Food Truck will be here on the first Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 in the afternoon. </p> 2019-09-02 15:00:00 -05009/02/192:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
<p>The Hiawatha Public Library is now a location for HACAP's Mobile Food Pantry. The Mobile Food Truck will be here on the first Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 in the afternoon. </p> 2019-10-07 15:00:00 -050010/07/192:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
<p>The Hiawatha Public Library is now a location for HACAP's Mobile Food Pantry. The Mobile Food Truck will be here on the first Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 in the afternoon. </p> 2019-11-04 15:00:00 -060011/04/192:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
<p>The Hiawatha Public Library is now a location for HACAP's Mobile Food Pantry. The Mobile Food Truck will be here on the first Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 in the afternoon. </p> 2019-12-02 15:00:00 -060012/02/192:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library / Picasso’s Blue Period
<p>Many famous artists have gone through a “blue period” when they mostly used blue colors. We’ll look at some of these monochromatic works and create one of our</p><p>own.</p> 2019-07-19 11:45:00 -0500
8/27/1910:45 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Sustainable Business in Iowa
<p>Have you heard the crazy history of the Muscatine Button Industry?<br><br>Did you know dozens of Iowa business are leaders in environmental and social responsibility?<br><br>Do you wish you knew simple ways to make your business more environmentally and socially responsible – while saving money?<br><br>Join us for a short reading from the Introduction of his new book, and presentation on corporate sustainability in Iowa with native Iowan author, consultant, professor, and executive director of the Iowa Sustainable Business Forum -- Adam Hammes.<br><br>Thursday, July 25th at 6:30 pm. <br><br>All are welcome to attend this free event at the Hiawatha Public Library. </p> 2019-05-19 20:00:00 -05007/25/196:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Preservation Tour of Brucemore
<p>Discover preservation in progress this summer at Brucemore, one of Iowa’s most iconic historic sites. Executive Director David Janssen will lead you on a special look at the on-going preservation work that helps ensure the property is around for the next 100 years. The 26-acre estate features six historic structures that create a complex puzzle of aging stone, wood, metal, slate, glass, and brick. The tour will include access to buildings not usually open to the public as well as a look at Phase II of the Mansion Envelope Restoration Project. Each tour will offer a different perspective as various parts of the project are completed throughout the summer.</p><p><br></p> 2019-05-15 19:00:00 -05007/24/195:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
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Doodlebugs at the Hiawatha Public Library / Blueprint for Blue Prints
<p>This summer, the CRMA’s exhibition of local artists focuses on the color blue, so Doodlebugs celebrates all things blue, too. Learn about the tints and shades of this hue, experiment with blue media, and check out famous artists who also emphasized blue in their work! Nothing chases away the blues like art!</p><p><strong>Cyanotype is a form of printmaking that uses the sun. The finished piece turns blue, which is where the term “blueprint</strong><strong>” </strong><strong>comes from. We will be trying it for</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ourselves!</strong></p><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p> 2019-07-19 11:30:00 -0500
8/30/1910:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-08-05 16:00:00 -0500
8/05/1910:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2020-01-06 16:00:00 -0600
1/06/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2019-07-24 16:00:00 -05007/24/191:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
VFW POST # 788 AUXILIARY SANDWICH DINNER
<p>VFW POST # 788 AUXILIARY SANDWICH DINNER ON JULY 31, 2019 FROM 5 TO 7 PM. COST $ 8.00 BINGO TO FOLLOW AT 7 PM.</p><p>OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.</p> 2019-06-20 19:00:00 -05007/31/195:00 p.m.VFW Post # 788Cedar Rapids -
Digital Media Lab Help
<p>Want to get some help starting a digital media project like scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS? A staff member can help you get started with a project, troubleshoot hardware, or give you an orientation to the room. Stop in to get creative!</p><p><br></p> 2019-07-22 20:00:00 -05007/22/196:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City