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• Santa at the Stable RoughRiders Free Jersey Giveaway

  <p>Culver's is giving away 1,000 FREE RoughRiders Hockey Jerseys at the Stable! Come and visit with Santa, watch a hockey game and join in on the night of giveaways! Tickets will sell out fast!</p> 2019-10-30 21:30:00 -0500

  12/07/19 2019-12-07 19:05:00 -0600

  7:05 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Ice Arena

  Cedar Rapids

  10

• 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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• 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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• Spanish Book Club

  <p>The Spanish Book Club will host a book club event in Meeting Room D to discuss the title "Los Relámpagos de Agosto" by the Mexican writer Jorge Ibargüengoitia. Meeting starts at 6:15 and is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. </p> 2019-11-26 20:00:00 -0600

  12/05/19 2019-12-05 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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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.&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;<br><br>She's also a devoted bird mom.&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;<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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• Curator Guided Tour & Gathering: 'Rising Together | Protest in Print'

  <p>Join co-curators Julia Leonard and Kalmia Strong in the University of Iowa Libraries' Main Library Gallery for a guided tour of <em>Rising Together | Protest in Print</em>, followed by an opportunity to chat with the curators and enjoy some light refreshments<em>.</em>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn how the exhibition was created, hear the hidden stories behind select pieces on display, and enjoy the many stunning artist books, zines, sculptural bookworks, protest signs and banners, and more presented in the gallery. These real protest pieces give activism a visual voice, and comment on politics, power, war, immigration, the environment, human rights, and much more.</p><p>In addition to this enlightening tour with the curators, University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections will be present to showcase a few rare and unique items that did not make it into the exhibition.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Rising Together | Protest in Print</em> is on display in the Main Library Gallery through January 3, 2020. Don't miss your last chance for a guided tour of this exhibit with the curators!&nbsp;</p><p>Admission to the Main Library Gallery is always free. The Gallery is located near the north entrance of the UI Libraries Main Library. Parking is available in downtown Iowa City.</p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact&nbsp;us&nbsp;in advance at&nbsp;319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu.</em> </p> 2019-11-21 05:30:00 -0600

  12/05/19 2019-12-05 04:00:00 -0600

  4:00 a.m.

  Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries

  Iowa City

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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.&nbsp;</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

  0

• Baby & Me Storytime!

  <p>Join us every Sunday for our Baby &amp; Me Storytime, as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. This week we're reading <em>Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur.</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 11:30:00 -0600

  12/08/19 2019-12-08 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Barnes and Noble

  Cedar Rapids

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• Free Third Thursdays On Third

  <p>Please join us for free admission every third Thursday of the month from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM.&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-26 20:00:00 -0500

  1/16/20 2020-01-16 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• 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>!&nbsp;</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^th (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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• 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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• 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

  90.0

• 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

  10.0

• Baby & Me Storytime!

  <p>Join us every Sunday for our Baby &amp; 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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• Cornell College Theatre Production: The Spitfire Grill

  <p dir="ltr">By Fred Alley, James Valcq, and Lee David Zlotoff; directed by Caroline Price. A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.</p><p dir="ltr">From the New York Times: "A soul satisfying … work of theatrical resourcefulness. A compelling story that flows with grace and carries the rush of anticipation. The story moves, the characters have many dimensions and their transformations are plausible and moving. The musical is freeing. It is penetrated by honesty and it glows."&nbsp;</p>

  2/29/20 2020-02-29 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  First Street Community Center

  Mount Vernon

  7

• Iowans who fought against the Union

  <p>Join us at the Hiawatha Public Library for a special book reading and signing of, "Iowa Confederates in the Civil War" with author David Connon.&nbsp;</p><p>David Connon is an independent researcher and writer. He stumbled on to Confederates from Iowa while researching the Iowa Underground Railroad. During the season, he works as a historical interpreter at Living History Farms. A great-great-grandson of two Union veterans, his blog is Confederates from Iowa: Not to defend, but to understand. &nbsp;</p><p>Monday, January 6th at 6:30pm.&nbsp;</p> 2019-11-21 19:30:00 -0600

  1/06/20 2020-01-06 18:30:00 -0600

  6:30 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

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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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• 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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• Baby & Me Storytime!

  <p>Join us every Sunday for our Baby &amp; Me Storytime, as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. This week we're reading <em>Pop-up Peekaboo: Things that Go. </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

  12/29/19 2019-12-29 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Barnes and Noble

  Cedar 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

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

  6:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar 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> 2020-01-16 19:15:00 -0600

  1/16/20 2020-01-16 18:30:00 -0600

  6:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar 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> 2020-02-20 19:15:00 -0600

  2/20/20 2020-02-20 18:30:00 -0600

  6:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar 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> 2020-03-19 19:15:00 -0500

  3/19/20 2020-03-19 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar 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> 2020-04-16 19:15:00 -0500

  4/16/20 2020-04-16 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar 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> 2020-05-21 19:15:00 -0500

  5/21/20 2020-05-21 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Pajama Storytime / The Night Before…

  <p>You may know the classic poem, “The Night Before Christmas,” but the books we’re reading tonight will put a new twist on it! These silly stories feature characters like pirates and dinosaurs! Don’t miss these goofy bedtime stories and a take-home art project perfect for this time of year. Pajama Storytimes are free for kids and their adult companions. Wear your PJ's and bring a stuffed friend to cuddle with.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 2019-08-26 19:30:00 -0500

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

  6:30 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Movin’ at the Museum: holiday workout

  <p>Movin’ at the Museum has expanded this year to once a month EVERY month! Each first Saturday of the month will be another chance for folks to try out another style of physical activity from Zumba to POUND. All ages welcome. This provides even more opportunity for everyone to get up and get movin’ for free in 2019!</p><p>Are you already feeling the chill of winter? Warm yourself with this full body cardio-jam session with instructor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrishaPoundWorkout/">Trisha Brink</a>!</p><p>We will also be holding a drive for supplies for METRO Daycare – toddlers and younger books, hats, and mittens.</p> 2019-10-23 11:00:00 -0500

  12/21/19 2019-12-21 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  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? &nbsp;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. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</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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• Cornell College Theatre Production: The Spitfire Grill

  <p>By Fred Alley, James Valcq, and Lee David Zlotoff; directed by Caroline Price. A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.</p><p>From the New York Times: "A soul satisfying … work of theatrical resourcefulness. A compelling story that flows with grace and carries the rush of anticipation. The story moves, the characters have many dimensions and their transformations are plausible and moving. The musical is freeing. It is penetrated by honesty and it glows."</p>

  3/01/20 2020-03-01 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  First Street Community Center

  Mount Vernon

  7

• Cornell College Theatre Production: The Spitfire Grill

  <p dir="ltr">By Fred Alley, James Valcq, and Lee David Zlotoff; directed by Caroline Price. A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.</p><p dir="ltr">From the New York Times: "A soul satisfying … work of theatrical resourcefulness. A compelling story that flows with grace and carries the rush of anticipation. The story moves, the characters have many dimensions and their transformations are plausible and moving. The musical is freeing. It is penetrated by honesty and it glows."&nbsp;</p>

  2/27/20 2020-02-27 19:30:00 -0600

  7:30 p.m.

  First Street Community Center

  Mount Vernon

  7