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• Santa, Snacks, and Stories at Brucemore

  <p>Children are invited to Brucemore for a festive and memorable evening of holiday tradition.<span>&nbsp;The Mansion’s holiday décor and the estate’s seasonal spirit add to the evening’s activities. Children will participate in a craft, listen to holiday stories, and give Santa their wish-lists. In between activities, children and parents are invited to view the first and second floors of the mansion and to ask any questions to the available stationary guides. Space is limited - tickets on sale now.&nbsp;</span></p> 2018-12-16 19:30:00 -0600

  12/16/18 2018-12-16 17:30:00 -0600

  5:30 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  5

• Santa, Snacks, and Stories at Brucemore

  <p>Children are invited to Brucemore for a festive and memorable evening of holiday tradition.<span>&nbsp;The Mansion’s holiday décor and the estate’s seasonal spirit add to the evening’s activities. Children will participate in a craft, listen to holiday stories, and give Santa their wish-lists. In between activities, children and parents are invited to view the first and second floors of the mansion and to ask any questions to the available stationary guides. Space is limited - tickets on sale now.&nbsp;</span></p> 2018-12-17 19:30:00 -0600

  12/17/18 2018-12-17 17:30:00 -0600

  5:30 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  5

• Ugly Sweater Night and Jake McVey

  <p>The RoughRiders Hockey will be playing hockey in some very ugly jerseys (ugly sweaters) and following the game, jerseys will be auctioned off as a fundraiser for a local charity! (They're not that bad...they are pretty cool actually!). &nbsp;Jake McVey, local country music artist will be keeping us entertained throughout the evening! The game will be a fun-filled event with our ugly sweaters and in-game contests, songs and fun! Family fun for everyone! Hockey fans will love the night!</p> 2018-12-05 21:30:00 -0600

  12/15/18 2018-12-15 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Ice Arena

  Cedar Rapids

  10

• Ugly Sweater Night and Jake McVey

  <p>The RoughRiders Hockey will be playing hockey in some very ugly jerseys (ugly sweaters) and following the game, jerseys will be auctioned off as a fundraiser for a local charity! (They're not that bad...they are pretty cool actually!). &nbsp;Jake McVey, local country music artist will be keeping us entertained throughout the evening! The game will be a fun-filled event with our ugly sweaters and in-game contests, songs and fun! Family fun for everyone! Hockey fans will love the night!</p> 2018-12-05 21:30:00 -0600

  12/15/18 2018-12-15 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Ice Arena

  Cedar Rapids

  10

• Doodlebugs @MPL—Polar Opposites

  <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="60%">Doodlebugs is a week early this month so mark your calendars!<span>&nbsp;</span><br><br><span>This fall D</span>oodlebugs will visit the zoo and meet a variety of artistic and silly animals, inspired by our newest exhibition, <em>If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children’s Book Illustration</em> (10/6/18-1/13/19). Join us each month to read a silly animal story and do a fun animal art project! <br><br><span>o<span>&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span><span>Today we’ll read a book about polar bears who live in the Arctic, and penguins who live in the Antarctic. Then we’ll create polar bear portraits!</span><br><span>o</span><br><br><br><br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://reddit.com/submit?url=http://www.crma.org/Event/Detail/1565/Doodlebugs-MPL-Polar-Opposites.aspx&amp;title=Doodlebugs @MPL—Polar Opposites" target="_blank"></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><br><br></td><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table>

  12/18/18 2018-12-18 10:45:00 -0600

  10:45 a.m.

  Marion Public Library

  Marion

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• StoryTime Clay Workshop for ages 3-5

  <h5>Story Time Clay for Ages 3-5&nbsp;</h5><h5>We have made our popular summer camp series into a monthly workshop!&nbsp;</h5><p>Our Instructor will read a book to the class, recommended by the Cedar Rapids Public Library. &nbsp;We will then work with the storyline to create something from clay. &nbsp;This workshop is great for hand and eye coordination and tactile stimulation. &nbsp;Maximum class size is 8 children and limited to ages 3-5 years old.</p><p>Participation by parents/guardians and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. &nbsp;</p> 2018-12-20 11:00:00 -0600

  12/20/18 2018-12-20 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

  Cedar Rapids

  15.0

• Trail Trekkers: Stars

  <p>Explore stars, constellations without having to leave Earth. Listen to and become a part of constellation stories and create your own.</p> 2018-09-30 11:00:00 -0500

  12/12/18 2018-12-12 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Santa's Magic Key Workshop

  <p>Start a new family tradition you will treasure for years to come. &nbsp;Participants will each receive a beautiful Santa's Magical Key Book including a magical key and will make crafts and participate in fun activities to help make this holiday season special. &nbsp;</p> 2018-10-27 14:00:00 -0500

  12/15/18 2018-12-15 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  M & M Books

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0

• Live Music: Joel Foreman Trio at Vue Rooftop

  <p>Joel Foreman is in his 14th year as the Director of Choral Activities at Solon High School. Joel currently directs eight ensembles, including three curricular choirs, and five co-curricular jazz choirs. He is also the Musical Director for Solon’s Fall and Spring musicals and he teaches voice lessons, music theory, jazz theory and piano. Joel is a regular adjudicator and clinician for concert choirs, jazz choirs, and honor choirs around the state.<span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p>Lee Eckles is an electric/upright bass player who currently resides in Swisher. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in music where he played with groups such as the UI Orchestra, Jazz Repertory Ensemble, and Jazz Combo Area 51. You might recognize him from his performances with corridor projects such as Flash in a Pan, Jumbies, Diplomats of Solid Sound, Poppa Neptune, and Firesale.</p><p><br></p><p>Loxley T. Eckles, IV is a graduate of Northern Illinois University in Music Education. He resides in Solon, IA and is a percussionist in the Iowa City Community Band. Additionally he is a regular performer in numerous jazz groups in N.E. Iowa.</p> 2018-11-28 23:00:00 -0600

  12/20/18 2018-12-20 20:00:00 -0600

  8:00 p.m.

  Vue Rooftop

  Iowa City

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• Diary of a Worm, a Spider & a Fly

  <p>Insects rule in the diaries of unlikely best friends: Worm, Spider and Fly. Worm eats his homework, Fly believes she has superpowers, and Spider can’t wait to grow up and molt.</p><p>This production, based on the books <em>Diary of a Worm, Diary of a Spider</em>, and <em>Diary of a Fly</em>, by Doreen Cronin, promotes eco-consciousness, earth science and tolerance of others. You might just find that a bug’s life is not all that different from your own in this joyful, hip musical. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/diary-of-a-worm-a-spider-a-fly/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>

  4/05/19 2019-04-05 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Stephens Auditorium

  Ames

  4

• Crafts for Kids: Snowman Painting

  <p>Join us at Hiawatha Public Library as we celebrate the arrival of winter with a snowman painting that is sure to warm your hearts!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This free program is open to children and their caregivers.</p> 2018-10-29 15:45:00 -0500

  12/21/18 2018-12-21 15:00:00 -0600

  3:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

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• Solon Craft & Vendor Show

  <p>Solon Craft &amp; Vendor Show THIS SATURDAY! 8am-1pm</p><p>Lots of great Vendors &amp; Crafters.</p><p>Free Admission Free Coffee Free Cookies</p><p>Solon Public Library</p><p>320 W Main Street &nbsp;Solon IA</p><p>www.facebook.com/crccsave</p> 2018-12-15 13:00:00 -0600

  12/15/18 2018-12-15 08:00:00 -0600

  8:00 a.m.

  Solon Public Library

  Solon

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• Toddler Story Time

  <p>Join us for books and songs chosen for the 3 and under crowd. This is followed by Alphabet Art at 10:30.</p> 2018-12-17 10:20:00 -0600

  12/17/18 2018-12-17 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely

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• Mother Goose on the Loose

  <p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-12-12 10:25:00 -0600

  12/12/18 2018-12-12 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Pete the Cat

  <p>Can a groovy blue cat and the most organized second grader on earth ever be friends? Pete the Cat is sent to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners – and boy are they square! But life is an adventure no matter where you wind up for Pete, who gets the whole family rocking – almost. When young Jimmy Biddle draws a blank in art class during the stressful last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete as they both learn little something new about inspiration on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/pete-the-cat/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>

  3/26/19 2019-03-26 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Stephens Auditorium

  Ames

  4

• Mother Goose on the Loose

  <p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-12-14 10:25:00 -0600

  12/14/18 2018-12-14 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Live Nativity

  <p>Scenes from the blessed holy night of Jesus' birth. &nbsp;Living characters along with live animals....camels, donkey and others. &nbsp;Drive through parking lot as many times as you would like to. &nbsp;Donations will be appreciated. Merry Christmas</p> 2018-11-03 19:30:00 -0500

  12/15/18 2018-12-15 17:30:00 -0600

  5:30 p.m.

  The Cowboy Church, Walford, IA

  Walford

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• Grant Wood Elementary Christmas Carols at Vue Rooftop

  <p>A group of students from Grant Wood Elementary will be performing Christmas Carols at Vue Rooftop in Iowa City! Come see them perform and 10% of dinner proceeds will be donated to their music department!</p><p>December 18th at 7pm - 8pm.</p><p><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vuerooftop-ic.com%2Fcommunitynight%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3gUYyvsa5Fi7LVHXwcAqSvx7i1zju0wYm212k_h23MPHRC94t-tZ4dZFw&amp;h=AT0Sbgde_EN84coX_cqQjP_5GRXmgP7qnPnR0kh10ZPuFt6hZse0y68wwyKXHVdy07qFsE7pcmhFHvio3oo83ze7hvAr0wLXtSYAb82Yg0v2xhc-0vR4HXy7UqVpfNfSaw" href="https://www.vuerooftop-ic.com/communitynight?fbclid=IwAR3gUYyvsa5Fi7LVHXwcAqSvx7i1zju0wYm212k_h23MPHRC94t-tZ4dZFw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vuerooftop-ic.com/communitynight</a></p> 2018-11-28 20:00:00 -0600

  12/18/18 2018-12-18 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Vue Rooftop

  Iowa City

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• Bedtime Books Story Time

  <p>Join us to listen to some of our favorite bedtime stories every Tuesday evening.</p> 2018-12-18 19:30:00 -0600

  12/18/18 2018-12-18 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely

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• Parkour

  <p>Parkour - Parkour is the physical and mental discipline using movements that are modeled after obstacle course training.&nbsp;</p><p>Practitioners aim to get from point A to point B in the most efficient way possible. &nbsp;This is done using only the human body and the surroundings for propulsion, with a focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible while still remaining safe.</p><p>Parkour can include multiple obstacles, running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping and rolling.</p><p>The Parkour practitioners’ goal is to adapt and overcome one’s environment using a variety of skills.</p> 2018-12-12 20:30:00 -0600

  12/12/18 2018-12-12 17:30:00 -0600

  5:30 p.m.

  Sokol Cedar Rapids

  Cedar Rapids

  7

• Pete the Cat

  <p>Can a groovy blue cat and the most organized second grader on earth ever be friends? Pete the Cat is sent to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners – and boy are they square! But life is an adventure no matter where you wind up for Pete, who gets the whole family rocking – almost. When young Jimmy Biddle draws a blank in art class during the stressful last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete as they both learn little something new about inspiration on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/pete-the-cat-2/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>

  3/26/19 2019-03-26 12:30:00 -0500

  12:30 p.m.

  Stephens Auditorium

  Ames

  4

• Reading to Dogs

  <p>Make new furry friends and improve your reading skills! Several Therapy Dogs International pups will be at Ladd Library the 3rd Thursday each month for kids to meet, greet, and read to. No pre-registration necessary; just drop in at 6:30 pm. And stay until 7 pm when our talented canines will perform some tricks.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-12-20 19:00:00 -0600

  12/20/18 2018-12-20 18:30:00 -0600

  6:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Mother Goose on the Loose

  <p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-01 10:25:00 -0500

  5/01/19 2019-05-01 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Mother Goose on the Loose

  <p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-08 10:25:00 -0500

  5/08/19 2019-05-08 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Mother Goose on the Loose

  <p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-15 10:25:00 -0500

  5/15/19 2019-05-15 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Pied Piper Concert (Percussion)

  <p>Join us for a music concert presented by Orchestra Iowa and designed for preschool age children. This months' event will feature percussion. Concert times are at 9:30 and 10:30. Call 319-366-8206 to register. (Registration requested, but not required.)</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-11-17 11:30:00 -0600

  1/11/19 2019-01-11 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• School's Out! Puffy Fluffy Paintings

  <p>Make a puffy fluffy snowperson snowglobe card.</p><p>Please register online at <a href="https://ia.evanced.info/crlibrary/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=16669&amp;rts=&amp;disptype=&amp;ret=eventcalendar.asp&amp;pointer=&amp;returnToSearch=&amp;num=0&amp;ad=&amp;dt=mo&amp;mo=12/1/2018&amp;df=calendar&amp;EventType=Children%2C+Closed%2C+Teen&amp;Lib=0%2C+1&amp;AgeGroup=ALL&amp;LangType=0&amp;WindowMode=&amp;noheader=&amp;lad=&amp;pub=1&amp;nopub=&amp;page=&amp;pgdisp=">www.crlibrary.org</a></p><p>&nbsp;We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-10-28 14:00:00 -0500

  12/27/18 2018-12-27 12:30:00 -0600

  12:30 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• CoderDojo

  <p>A free program for young students in kindergarten through 5th grade to learn tech skills - everything from programming robots to developing websites.</p> 2018-11-02 15:00:00 -0500

  1/05/19 2019-01-05 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  NewBoCo

  Cedar Rapids

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• Mother Goose on the Loose

  <p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-11-09 10:25:00 -0600

  1/02/19 2019-01-02 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Mother Goose on the Loose

  <p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-01-09 10:25:00 -0600

  1/09/19 2019-01-09 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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