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Baby Storytime
<p>Join us for Baby Storytime in the Youth Programming Room every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards babies newborn - 18 months old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-09-27 10:00:00 -05009/27/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Baby and Toddler Story Time
<p>Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.</p> 2023-09-27 10:30:00 -0500
9/27/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Toddler Time
<p>Join us for Toddler Time in the Youth Programming Room every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice your child's literacy skills while socializing with other children!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-09-27 11:00:00 -05009/27/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-09-27 16:00:00 -0500
9/27/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Parenting Young Children: KIds-n-Canvas
<p>Kids-N-Canvas is a free, 6-week family learning group designed for families with young children. Each session begins with a family meal, followed by a caregiver session, and finished with a fun family art project. Assistance with transportation and interpretation available upon request.</p><p>This workshop is presented by Family Learning Connection.</p><p>Registration is required<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv7BBHMBoragcEpYPkc5IQOvT-nGz-J7feEMHzEMP0szcpyA/viewform?pli=1"><strong> here</strong></a>. </p> 2023-09-27 19:30:00 -0500
9/27/23 @ 5:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Therapy Dog Storytime
<p>Join our friends from Therapy Dogs International as they visit our Children's Programming Room. Kids will be able to read to the dogs and then the dogs will do tricks.</p> 2023-09-11 19:30:00 -05009/27/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Kid Connect
<p>Join us for a FREE 8-week interactive Kid Connect play group series! Kid Connect is open to parents/caregivers and their young children (5 years and under). Sessions include playful learning opportunities for families, educational circle time, a snack, and meeting other parents of young children. </p><p>Kid Connection is presented by Family Learning Connection.</p><p>Registration is required <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ2p4pHsHyrd3Tj7Bo0wk4S9y23uMi7vND3nsOKcTlewo8nw/viewform"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p> 2023-09-28 11:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Sensory Story Time
<p>This story time is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play. Designed for children ages 2-5 years, but all ages welcome. This story time will happen each Thursday this fall at the Downtown Library except for Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.</p> 2023-09-28 10:30:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-09-28 20:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Doodlebugs Surprise Fall Series for Fall 2023
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Every Doodlebugs class starts with a story and ends with imagination and creation! All ages are welcome, but book selection is ideal for ages 4-7. Doodlebugs is presented in collaboration with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and its Education Coordinator Erin Thomas. </p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p><strong>September 29-Surprise!</strong></p><p>Pop in to make a party pop-up mini-book that you can enjoy over and over. It’s part paper engineering, part sculpting, all fun (and no confetti to clean up)!</p><p><br></p></div> 2023-08-04 11:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Kid Connect Playgroup
<p><strong>Saturdays</strong></p><p><strong>September 30-Novermber 18</strong></p><p><strong>9-10:30am</strong></p><p>Come join this fun playgroup series designed for families with young children.</p><p>Sign up link: <a data-id="l-1226792138" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMUAeJ4zDZKhkuGm0wXYy-UleVOPXP2XHkXU3BRhmLoXY0OA/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMUAeJ4zDZKhkuGm0wXYy-UleVOPXP2XHkXU3BRhmLoXY0OA/viewform</a></p> 2023-08-23 10:30:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Bluey Meet & Greet
<p>It's not trifficult! Bluey, the six year old Blue Heeler pup who loves to play wants to meet you and pose for a photo! Also, we will have Bluey tattoos, stickers, and coloring sheets.</p><p>Kids and their caregivers are welcome.</p> 2023-08-21 11:30:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Move It! Dig It! Do It!
<p>Move it! Dig it! Do it! is back for another year of free, fun-filled activities focused on big equipment that MOVES. Join us on Sunday, October 1st for an up-close look at construction vehicles, farming equipment, and emergency vehicles. Check out these vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and make pit stops for games and activities. </p> 2023-08-11 03:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 10:00 a.m.The Iowa Children's MuseumCoralville -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Litter Walk Oak Hill Jackson
<p>We'll start at 19th St. SE at 12th Ave. SE. Dress for the weather. All supplies (gloves, garbage bags, grabber tools) plus water will be provided. At the end of the litter pickup, enjoy a treat paid for by Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood Association (location TBA).</p> 2023-09-20 15:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 12:30 p.m.Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood AssociationCedar Rapids -
Blessing of the Animals at Prairiewoods
<p>Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for outdoor fun for people and pets! Gather your family, your friends and your favorite animal companions and head to the annual Blessing of the Animals at Prairiewoods. Please bring your pets on leashes or in carriers, their clean-up bags, and lawn chairs or blankets. We’ll have this free event rain or shine, and it will be moved indoors if there’s inclement weather. We’ll have a parade with people and pets at 1:15 p.m., and the blessings will begin around 1:30. Our very own Nancy Hoffman, FSPA, and Rev. Jean Sullivan will perform the blessings. We’ll also have the Cedar Valley Humane Society passing out information and collecting donations for their organization. If you would like to help them, they’ll gratefully accept cash donations, dry cat or dog food, HE liquid laundry detergent, antiseptic wipes, or 1-gallon or 2-gallon Ziplock bags. For a complete list of their needs, visit www.CVHumane.org/wish-list. Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will also be on hand to host a sun print workshop. Sun prints, also called cyanotypes, have been used to make records of plants for hundreds of years. Sun print paper is coated with chemicals that react when exposed to sunlight. When you place objects like leaves on the paper, they block the light so that the paper remains white while the areas around the leaves turn a beautiful Prussian blue. Explore the land for some flat leaves and flower petals to turn into a lovely sun print to take home! We hope you and your beloved animals will join us for this fun, free event! For more information, visit www.Prairiewoods.org or call 319-395-6700.</p> 2023-08-20 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Preschool Story Time
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Fun for kids and their caregivers!</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p>Preschool story Time will not meet on Monday, September 4.</p></div> 2023-10-02 10:30:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tuesday Tales
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Fun for kids and their caregivers!</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p>This event will not meet on November 7.</p></div> 2023-10-02 10:30:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Early Learning Story Time at Ladd Library
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p> 2023-10-02 10:30:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Preschool Storytime
<p>Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Youth Programming Room every Monday at 10:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards children 3-6 years old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice your child's social and listening skills before they enter a classroom setting!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-10-02 11:00:00 -050010/02/23 @ 10:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
School Age STEAM at Ladd: Slime Surprise
<p>Try different slime recipes and observe their similarities and differences.</p><p>At School Age STEAM events, learn about technology with hands-on games, art, and activities geared to kids in 2nd-5th grades.</p> 2023-07-25 17:30:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 4:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Paws to Read
<p>Share a story with a four-legged friend!</p><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend! Who let the dogs in? Join us for this popular reading program that pairs emerging readers with certified Therapy International dogs. Pull up a book and a dog and let the magic begin.</p> 2024-10-14 19:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Paws to Read
<p>Share a story with a four-legged friend!</p><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend! Who let the dogs in? Join us for this popular reading program that pairs emerging readers with certified Therapy International dogs. Pull up a book and a dog and let the magic begin.</p> 2023-10-09 19:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p> 2023-10-03 10:30:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
International Speed Friendshipping
<p><strong>Tuesday, October 3, 4:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Assembly Room</strong></p><p>In honor of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, celebrated each year on October 1, ICSC will host an afternoon of speed "friendshipping" with an emphasis on making international connections. Everyone is welcome, and we’re extending a special invitation to those who were born outside of the United States or lived abroad for a number of years. Using a speed dating format (but for making friends rather than dating), participants will have a chance to meet and chat with community members, have some fun, and maybe even take the first step in creating new and lasting friendships. The event will start with a group icebreaker activity, shift to timed 1:1 conversations, and wrap up with open socializing and refreshments. </p> 2023-09-08 17:00:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Lego Play
<p>Let your imagination run wild during Lego Play! We'll have a variety of Legos available for free play. This program is for elementary aged patrons; patrons aged nine and under will need a parent in the area.</p> 2023-09-11 17:30:00 -050010/03/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Baby Storytime
<p>Join us for Baby Storytime in the Youth Programming Room every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards babies newborn - 18 months old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-10-04 10:00:00 -050010/04/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Baby and Toddler Story Time
<p>Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.</p> 2023-10-04 10:30:00 -0500
10/04/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids