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School's Out - Flip Book Fun

<p>A stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>Do enjoy drawing and doodling art on pieces of paper? Here is your chance to create drawings in a series of pictures so that when the pages are flipped through quickly the pictures seem to move. School's out for the day! Each School's Out program for children K-5 will give children the chance to try something new, fun (and maybe messy!).</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org">www.crlibrary.org</a> on the events page.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-31 14:00:00 -0500

1/14/20 2020-01-14 13:00:00 -0600

1:00 p.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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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

12/14/19 2019-12-14 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Next Page Books
Cedar Rapids

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Next Page Book & Social Club

<p>Attendees will discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. </p> 2019-11-19 19:30:00 -0600

12/18/19 2019-12-18 18:00:00 -0600

6:00 p.m.

Next Page Books
Cedar Rapids

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Lucas Hunt - Poetry reading from his book IOWA (Thane & Prose)

<h5>LUCAS HUNT grew up in a Grant Wood Iowa landscape of baseball parks, barnyard barbecues, and Lutheran Sunday school. The son of an oil well driller, Hunt dropped out of college and wandered the United States, Mexico, and Europe. In Paris, he lived in an apartment above Shakespeare & Company Bookstore. In Wales, he studied at The University of Swansea. Along his journey, he worked on a pig farm, washed semi-trailer trucks, bartended at an American Legion Hall, and served as a park ranger.</h5><h5>Hunt was selected to attend the undergraduate Iowa Poetry Writer’s Workshop. While there, he worked as a police beat reporter for The Daily Iowan newspaper. He studied in the MFA program at Southampton College on Long Island. His debut collection of poetry, Lives, was published to critical acclaim in 2006 by Vagabond Press. The Midwest Book Review praised his "spot-on accurate cross-section of insights into the uniqueness of not only individual life, but also the seemingly commonplace phenomena that affect it." The Southampton Press called Hunt's poetry "a kind of Keatsean ardor underlying Elliotesque grapplings with the existential void."</h5><h5>His work has been published in The New York Times, East Hampton Star, Red Branch, Catapult, The Southampton Review, Clarion, Slice, Denimskin, Fiction Writers Review, among others, and received The John Steinbeck Award for Poetry. His second book of poetry, Light on the Concrete, was published in 2011 by The North Sea Press. The Literate Man Review said "Light on the Concrete has received accolades for its treatment of everyday subjects, which Hunt's precise and beautiful language infuses with feeling that we all recognize and share."</h5><h5>In 2016, Thane & Prose published IOWA, the first in a five-book series that traces the poet’s progress through places of inspiration in an epic fashion.  N. Thane Boulton said “It is my sure view that Mr. Hunt's body of work will elevate the form of poetry—while ushering in an American voice as vivid, vast and confident as America itself.”  The next volume is HAMPTONS (2019). Further collections are NEW YORK, PARIS and ROME.</h5><h5>Lucas Hunt is the president of HUNT Auctioneers. He has helped raise millions of dollars and awareness for non-profit organizations. He graduated from World Wide College of Auctioneering, holds the coveted Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation, and is an outstanding member of the National Auctioneer’s Association. He serves on the board for The Poetry Society of New York.</h5><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>Find complete information & reviews of Lucas Hunt at website:    </em></span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lucashunt.com/&source=gmail&ust=1576100458622000&usg=AFQjCNGJf1hMZYm9tAlf9NvUWwDuLFAD-w" href="http://www.lucashunt.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>www.lucashunt.com</em></span></a></p> 2019-12-10 20:30:00 -0600

12/21/19 2019-12-21 19:00:00 -0600

7:00 p.m.

Half Price Books
Marion

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Cancun Airport Transportation

<p><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3723.7616830291536!2d-86.87380508475295!3d21.04221959269384!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e8049fc6dd149%3A0x4f003d5b2c274f4c!2sCancun+Airport+Shuttle+Transportation!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1557241221010!5m2!1sen!2smx" width="600" height="450" frameborder="0" style="border:0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>Cancun Airport Shuttle Transportation</p><p>Km. 22 Aeropuerto Internacional de, 77569 Cancún, Q.R.</p><p>+52 998 898 4979</p> 2019-05-07 21:30:00 -0500

1/22/20 2020-01-22 13:00:00 -0600

1:00 p.m.

Cancun Airport Shuttle Transportation
Cancún

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Friends of Hiawatha Public Library Book Sale

<p>Friends of Hiawatha Public Library are slashing their bargain prices even more! Browse books, magazines, CDs and DVDs for all ages. The Friends will also offer cookies and ornaments for purchase. </p> 2019-12-01 16:00:00 -0600

12/14/19 2019-12-14 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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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

12/14/19 2019-12-14 11:00:00 -0600

11:00 a.m.

M & M Bookstore
Cedar Rapids

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What'cha Reading Book Club

<p>aka The No Assigned Reading Book Club<br><br>Read whatever you want, and join us to chat about what you read and tell us if we should check it out the next time we are looking for a book to read. Light refreshments may be served.</p> 2019-11-28 19:00:00 -0600

12/19/19 2019-12-19 18:00:00 -0600

6:00 p.m.

M & M Bookstore
Cedar Rapids

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Book Launch Party!

<p>Join local, first-time author, Jo Miller celebrate the launch of her book <a href="https://beleaderly.com/woman-of-influence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Woman of Influence: 9 Steps to Build Your Brand, Establish Your Legacy, and Thrive</em></a>! </p><p>Friday, December 13, 2019<br>@ The Dostal House<br>4:00 - 7:00 PM</p><p>If there’s an interest in pre-ordering Jo’s book, we’ve partnered with Next Page Books at 1105 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 to pre-order the book by end of day on Friday, December 6<sup>th</sup> (call (319) 247-2665). Individuals can pick up their book on Friday, December 13th and Jo will be in the store signing books from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Or, pick up the book later and stop by the party for signing.</p><p>Free. For more information (and to RSVP) visit: <a href="bit.ly/2pYSxrP">bit.ly/2pYSxrP</a></p> 2019-11-13 19:00:00 -0600

12/13/19 2019-12-13 16:00:00 -0600

4:00 p.m.

The Dostal House
Cedar Rapids

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Family Fun Night

<p>Join on Thursday, December 12 from 5 pm to 7 pm for a Family Activity Night*. Our elves will keep your children occupied with holiday-themed activities while the adults comb our shelves for books to give as holiday gifts.</p><p>*Parents and/or guardians are required to remain in the store for the duration of each of the event.</p> 2019-11-28 19:00:00 -0600

12/12/19 2019-12-12 17:00:00 -0600

5:00 p.m.

M & M Bookstore
Cedar Rapids

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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

1/06/20 2020-01-06 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa
Cedar Rapids,

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Book Babies

<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby. </p> 2019-11-26 11:00:00 -0600

12/20/19 2019-12-20 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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Book Babies

<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby. </p> 2019-11-26 14:00:00 -0600

12/20/19 2019-12-20 13:30:00 -0600

1:30 p.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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CR Comic Book Club

<p>Comic book talk with other fans spotlighting a particular character, creator, or genre.</p><p>Are you a comic book enthusiast? Want to share your love for this artful style of literature? Join the CR Comic Book Club at 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Downtown Library for comic book talk with other fans. Each month spotlights a particular character, creator, or genre, and we let the conversation go wherever it takes us. All ages and interest levels are welcome and invited to attend.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-12-19 19:30:00 -0600

12/19/19 2019-12-19 18:30:00 -0600

6:30 p.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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Anam Cara Art Journaling at Prairiewoods

<p>As John O’Donohue writes, “<em>Anam</em> is the Gaelic word for soul and <em>cara</em> is the word for friend. So <em>anam cara</em> in the Celtic world was the soul friend.” Facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings leads these monthly sessions, which stand alone, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). We will read and reflect on passages from O’Donohue’s deeply spiritual book <em>Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom.</em> We will use the process of art journaling as a creative way to further contemplate and explore the concepts of the book. Feel free to bring a journal or mixed media tablet, colored pencils and watercolor paints. (We will have some art supplies available.) Artists of all experience levels, including beginners, are welcome. Feel free to enjoy this as a series or individual sessions. Please register by the previous Friday. The cost is $10 per session, plus the cost of the book (which is available in the Prairiewoods Gift Shop). For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700</p> 2019-06-30 14:30:00 -0500

12/17/19 2019-12-17 13:00:00 -0600

1:00 p.m.

Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Hiawatha

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Baby & Me Storytime!

<p>Join us every Sunday for our Baby & Me Storytime, as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. This week we're reading <em>Colors Pop-up Peekaboo!</em> For caregivers and children ages 0-2. Plus, get a coupon for a free tall, hot or iced Starbucks coffee.</p> 2019-11-20 12:00:00 -0600

12/15/19 2019-12-15 11:00:00 -0600

11:00 a.m.

Barnes and Noble
Cedar Rapids

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ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT

<h5>A TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!</h5><p>Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like <em>Frozen</em>, <em>Beauty & the Beast</em>, <em>Mary Poppins</em> plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers & Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best known film music in cinematic history. We invite you to be enchanted with this full-length concert and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. . . live in concert!</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

2/22/20 2020-02-22 19:30:00 -0600

7:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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Comic Aficionados - Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club

<p>Graphic novel and comic book club for ages 8-12 years! Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>Our new graphic novel club for ages 8-12 years will be taking a critical look at popular graphic novels by favorite authors. Read, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts your age.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-12-16 17:00:00 -0600

12/16/19 2019-12-16 16:00:00 -0600

4:00 p.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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Kids' Christmas Shopping Event

<p>On Saturday, December 21 from 11 am to 2 pm we will be hosting a Kids Christmas Shopping Event*. Our elves will help your children shop for books for the loved ones in their lives while the adults enjoy our Relaxin' Station.<br><br> Kids will receive 20% off their entire purchase and a portion of each sale will be donated to Families Helping Families of Iowa.</p><p>*Parents and/or guardians are required to remain in the store for the duration of the event.</p> 2019-11-28 14:00:00 -0600

12/21/19 2019-12-21 11:00:00 -0600

11:00 a.m.

M & M Bookstore
Cedar Rapids

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Book Babies

<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby. </p> 2019-12-27 11:00:00 -0600

12/27/19 2019-12-27 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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Book Babies

<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby. </p> 2019-12-27 14:00:00 -0600

12/27/19 2019-12-27 13:30:00 -0600

1:30 p.m.

Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City

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Art Lovers Book Club / Object of Beauty by Steve Martin

<p>Lacey Yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the NYC art world by storm. Groomed at Sotheby's and hungry to keep climbing the social and career ladders put before her, Lacey charms men and women, old and young, rich and even richer with her magnetic charisma and liveliness. Her ascension to the highest tiers of the city parallel the soaring heights--and, at times, the dark lows--of the art world and the country from the late 1990s through today.</p> 2019-08-26 17:00:00 -0500

12/19/19 2019-12-19 16:00:00 -0600

4:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

5/29/20 2020-05-29 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

12
The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

5/30/20 2020-05-30 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

12
The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 16:00:00 -0500

5/31/20 2020-05-31 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

12
The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

6/04/20 2020-06-04 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

12
The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

6/05/20 2020-06-05 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

12
The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

6/06/20 2020-06-06 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

12
The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 16:00:00 -0500

6/07/20 2020-06-07 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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Storytime! The Kindness Book

<p>No matter what other people choose to do, you can always choose to be kind. This book is the perfect introduction to a timely and timeless topic. Activities to follow, plus, get a coupon for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4. </p> 2019-11-20 12:00:00 -0600

12/28/19 2019-12-28 11:00:00 -0600

11:00 a.m.

Barnes and Noble
Cedar Rapids

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