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150 West Willman Street, Hiawatha150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
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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 -
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Doodlebugs at Hiawatha Public Library - Art of the Dark
<p>Check out some famous nighttime art, like Van Gogh's Starry Night, and then swirl up your own dark masterpiece! This program is open to preschools and their caregivers. </p>
9/27/1910:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Blueberries Strawberries Raspberries oh my!
<p>The Linn County Master Gardeners are back for more gardening tips and tricks. </p><p>Join us on Wednesday, September 4th at 6:30 for Blueberries Strawberries Raspberries oh my! Blueberries Strawberries Raspberries can grow in Iowa and taste better coming out of your own garden. Learn how to adjust your soil, how and where to plant. Learn the special needs of watering. Learn how to prune the first year and future years from LCMG Deb Walser. She will present the different types of berries for the best crop in Iowa Deb has grown berries for a family of 4 in Iowa for more than 20 years. </p> 2019-08-05 19:30:00 -0500
9/04/196:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Writer's Inc. Writing Club
<p>There's a new writing group at the Hiawatha Library! Writer's Inc. meets the first Saturday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Come and spend time with people who share your passion for writing. </p><p>Teens and adults welcome.</p> 2019-09-07 16:00:00 -0500
9/07/193:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Writer's Inc. Writing Club
<p>There's a new writing group at the Hiawatha Library! Writer's Inc. meets the first Saturday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Come and spend time with people who share your passion for writing. </p><p>Teens and adults welcome.</p> 2019-10-05 16:00:00 -0500
10/05/193:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Writer's Inc. Writing Club
<p>There's a new writing group at the Hiawatha Library! Writer's Inc. meets the first Saturday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Come and spend time with people who share your passion for writing. </p><p>Teens and adults welcome.</p> 2019-11-02 16:00:00 -0500
11/02/193:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Writer's Inc. Writing Club
<p>There's a new writing group at the Hiawatha Library! Writer's Inc. meets the first Saturday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Come and spend time with people who share your passion for writing. </p><p>Teens and adults welcome.</p> 2019-12-07 16:00:00 -0600
12/07/193:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Introduction to Bridge
<div data-xd-wired="read-more"><div data-automation="listing-event-description"><strong>Come try your hand at Bridge. You will get an introduction to the game of bridge led by teacher and bridge player: MaryAnn Boardman.</strong></div></div><h5>About this Event</h5><div data-automation="about-this-event-sc"><p>Come try your hand at this great game. You will get an introduction to the game of bridge led by teacher and bridge player: MaryAnn Boardman. This popular card game can open up opportunities to socialize, have fun, and exercise your brain, too.</p><p>We will be offering two beginner sessions at the Hiawatha Public Library:</p><p>Tuesday, September 24th at 1:30 pm or 6:30 pm. Each session will last for 2 hours. You can register for one session or both.</p><p>*Must register for the session that you are interested in and be over 10 years old to participate.</p><p>To register: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-bridge-the-game-for-you-tickets-67251179087">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-bridge-the-game-for-you-tickets-67251179087</a> </p></div> 2019-07-31 20:30:00 -0500
9/24/191:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Middle School Makers: Slime Time!
<p>Learn to make custom slime at Hiawatha Public Library! This event is free and open to middle school students!</p>
10/25/192:15 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Teen Crafters: Paper Embroidery
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library and make a multimedia work of art! This event is free and open to teens.</p> 2019-07-31 20:00:00 -0500
10/17/196:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Teen Crafters: 3D Snowflakes
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library and learn to make an intricate winter decoration! This event is free and open to teens.</p> 2019-07-31 20:00:00 -0500
12/05/196:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Crafts for Kids: Spiral Twirlers
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library and make dizzingly fun spiral twirlers! This even is free and open to children and their caregivers.</p>
11/15/193:15 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Teen Crafters: DIY Slime
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library and learn to mix and make your own slime! This event is free and open to teens.</p> 2019-07-31 20:00:00 -0500
11/14/196:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Crafts for Kids - Autumn Leaf Garlands
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library and make a beautiful fall foliage decoration! This activity is free and open to children and their caregivers.</p> 2019-08-20 17:00:00 -0500
10/07/193:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Middle School Makers: Make an Impression (With Clay!)
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library and make a keepsake impression with air drying clay! This event is free and open to middle school students.</p>
9/27/192:15 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Doodlebugs: Blueprint for "Blue Prints"
<p>Our friend Miss Erin is ready to celebrate Into the Blue, the new exhibit at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art with related Doodlebugs themes all summer long! Today, we'll explore cyanotypes, a form of printmaking that uses the sun. Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend. </p> 2019-03-25 11:15:00 -0500
8/30/1910:30 a.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 -
Movie Showing: Hocus Pocus
<p>It is almost Halloween. Come to the library and watch one of our favorite movies, "Hocus Pocus." This movie is rated PG and is 1 hour and 36 minutes long. </p><p>We will start the movie at 10:00. </p> 2019-07-25 11:40:00 -0500
10/26/1910:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Home Organizing 101
<p>Home Organizing 101 with Becky Esker</p><p>Target Audience: Anyone interested in strategies and techniques for organizing the home.</p><p>Is the chaos in your home driving you crazy? Do you spend too much<br>time looking for things? Do you feel overwhelmed and have no idea where or how to start? This course provides basic tips and ideas for setting up systems and utilizing your space to its fullest potential.<br><br>Learning Objective #1: Identify what it means to be organized and how to get there.<br>Learning Objective #2: Implement a variety of space utilization strategies.<br>Learning Objective #3: Understand how to create a system for managing the daily mail and paperwork.<br>Learning Objective #4: Enjoy your home and life better knowing there are strategies that can be implemented to reduce the stress and chaos.</p><p>Join us at the Hiawatha Public Library on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 pm.</p> 2019-08-05 19:30:00 -0500
9/17/196:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Moving and Shaking with Miss Iowa
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library to share storytime with Miss Iowa 2019, Emily Tinsman! We will read books about music and create egg-shaker musical instruments.</p>
10/04/1910:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Crafts for Kids: Magic Wands
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library and put your own magical spin on a handmade magic wand! This event is free and open to children and their caregivers.</p>
12/20/193:15 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Middle School Makers: Hand Stamped Cards
<p>Stomp over to Hiawatha Public Library and get stamping! Learn how to make your own foam stamps, then transform your designs into custom cards! This event is free and open to middle school students.</p>
11/22/192:15 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Adorable Princess Party featuring the Ice Queen
<p>Meet the Ice Queen at Hiawatha Public Library before you see Frozen 2 in the theater. She will tell her story and sing songs. Princess attire is encouraged! Kids and their caregivers are welcome. </p> 2019-08-14 19:15:00 -0500
11/20/196:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Crafts for Kids - Accordion Caterpillars
<p>Join us at Hiawatha Public Library to make fun folded caterpillar friends! Additionally, Christopher Eck from West Music will teach us about his accordion and open with a song! This event is free and open to children and their caregivers.</p>
9/20/193:15 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Paranormal Presentation
<p>The Spectre Group will be coming back to Hiawatha Public Library to show video clips from their most recent haunted outings. Some of the video will show them at Edinburgh Manor, Villisca Axe-Murder House, Peoria State Hospital, and Malvern Manor. </p><p>Saturday, October 26th at 3:00 pm. </p> 2019-07-17 16:00:00 -0500
10/26/193:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Virtual Reality Experience
<p>Have you ever wanted to try virtual reality? We are offering a fun, free experience, to try it out at the Hiawatha Public Library. Make sure you sign up for a time slot. Saturday, September 14th from 1:00-3:00. Must be 18 years old or older to participate.</p><p>To register: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-reality-experience-tickets-69766175509">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-reality-experience-tickets-69766175509</a> </p><p>Tickets go on sale: August 24th.</p> 2019-08-19 15:00:00 -0500
9/14/191:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Plant a Colorful Early Spring Garden
<p>Plant a Colorful Early Spring Garden. Linn County Master Gardener: Wanda Lunn will teach you how to add early spring blooming bulbs & perennials to new or existing beds, choosing height & colors. Adding woodland spring bloomers to shade beds.</p><p>Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30 pm at the Hiawatha Public Library.</p> 2019-08-05 19:30:00 -0500
9/25/196:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Extending the Growing Season
<p>Extending the Growing Season with Linn County Master Gardener: Phil Pfister.</p><p>Enjoy home-grown early tomatoes and pick fresh broccoli from the garden for the holidays! Phil will discuss clever ways the home gardener can extend Iowa’s growing season. Topics include utilizing cold frames, row covers, hoop houses, and other ingenious ideas to prolong your garden’s productivity.</p><p>Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30 pm. </p> 2019-08-05 19:30:00 -0500
9/18/196:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha