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• Friends of Hiawatha Public Library Soup-er Bowl

  <p>Friends of Hiawatha Public Library invite everyone to warm up with a delicious bowl of soup. A variety of soups will be available, and kids may choose hot dogs and chips if they prefer. In addition, desserts and drinks are on the menu.</p><p>Free will donations are appreciated, and proceeds will benefit adult and youth programming at Hiawatha Public Library.</p> 2020-01-08 19:30:00 -0600

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 17:30:00 -0600

  5:30 p.m.

  Hiawatha Community Center

  Hiawatha

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• Little Sprouts: Jack Frost Painting

  <p>Painting with salt dissolved in water creates a fascinating display as it dries. We will talk about the science behind the frost, read a story and make a special painting. Ages 3-6, but younger and older siblings welcome. Cost $3 per child. Online Registration required two days before program. </p> 2019-12-16 11:00:00 -0600

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Wickiup Hill Learning Center

  Toddville

  3.0

• Young Footliters presents Treasure Island

  <p>The story of <em>Treasure Island</em> is a classic. Originally written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1883, this adaptation by ArtReach Children’s Theatre Plays’ Kathryn Schultz Miller encompasses all the elements needed for an entertaining story.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The Young Footliters Youth Theatre invites you to join them on a slightly different adventure, as Jim Hawkins, after having his worst day ever, dreams of a better life as a pirate. He meets pirates Billy Bones and Long John Silver, as well as beautiful mermaids, dancing crabs, and some very vocal parrots.</p><p><em><br></em></p><p><em>Group Discounts: Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em>&nbsp;</p> 2019-07-25 21:00:00 -0500

  3/13/20 2020-03-13 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  Coralville

  12

• A Prohibition Mystery at Hancher Auditorium

  <p>On January 23, join us for a Prohibition-themed mystery during&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://hancher.uiowa.edu/thursday-nights-hancher">Thursday Nights at Hancher</a></strong>!</p><p>From 5 to 7 pm, we’ll enter the world of 1920s Chicago, where a turf war between rival gangs is brewing. Can you and your friends help keep the peace?</p><p>This is event is free and open to the public.</p> 2020-01-07 19:00:00 -0600

  1/23/20 2020-01-23 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  Hancher Auditorium

  Iowa City

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• Winterfest in the Amana Colonies 2020

  <p>Open fire chili, games, snow sculpting, 5K run/walk, music and more.&nbsp;</p> 2019-12-05 17:00:00 -0600

  1/25/20 2020-01-25 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Amana Colonies

  Amana

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• Storytime and Activities featuring How to Catch a Dragon

  <p><span content="2020-01-25" itemprop="startDate">Saturday January 25, 2020&nbsp;</span><span content="11:00 AM" itemprop="doorTime">11:00 AM</span><br>Celebrate Lunar New Year with this fun Storytime! The wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red envelopes, fireworks, and more! Join us and color your own paper lantern to take home. </p> 2019-12-13 11:30:00 -0600

  1/25/20 2020-01-25 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Barnes and Noble

  Cedar Rapids

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• EVENT FULL: Owl Hike

  <p>The event is now full, but you may add yourself to the waitlist by following the registration link.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>“Whooooo cooks for you – whooooo cooks for you all?” While we may not answer the barred owls question this evening, we hope to answer some of yours about these local residents. Participants will spend the first part of the class indoors learning about owls, after that, Naturalist and expert owl caller Chuck will lead us on a moonlit hike and owl-calling escapade. People frequently are surprised to learn that owls will be sitting on eggs or hatching owlets soon. Cost is $2.50/ adult, $1/child 16 and under, or $ 5 per family. Online registration required.</p> 2019-12-11 20:00:00 -0600

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

  6:00 p.m.

  Wickiup Hill Learning Center

  Toddville

  1

• 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> 2020-01-20 17:00:00 -0600

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

  4:00 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Faculty & Friends Orchestra Concert

  <p>Coe Faculty &amp; Friends perform with Coe Symphony Orchestra.</p> 2019-09-24 20:30:00 -0500

  2/15/20 2020-02-15 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

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• $6 Disney Classics at Marcus Theatres

  <ul><li>Relive the magic of classic Disney films during the Enchanted Tales Film Series at participating Marcus Theatres! This season’s line-up features a collection of favorites on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January 24-February 17. Admission is just $6 per person. Moviegoers of all ages will agree there’s something special about seeing these beloved films back on the big screen!&nbsp;</li><li><br></li><li>For the film schedule, participating locations and tickets, visit <a href="http://www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales">www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales</a>.</li></ul> 2020-01-13 18:00:00 -0600

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema

  Cedar Rapids

  6.0

• $6 Disney Classics at Marcus Theatres

  <ul><li>Relive the magic of classic Disney films during the Enchanted Tales Film Series at participating Marcus Theatres! This season’s line-up features a collection of favorites on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January 24-February 17. Admission is just $6 per person. Moviegoers of all ages will agree there’s something special about seeing these beloved films back on the big screen!&nbsp;</li><li><br></li><li>For the film schedule, participating locations and tickets, visit <a href="http://www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales">www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales</a>.</li></ul> 2020-01-25 18:00:00 -0600

  1/25/20 2020-01-25 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema

  Cedar Rapids

  6.0

• Cohousing Open House

  <p>Come and enjoy coffee and homemade scones with us at Prairie Hill Cohousing in Iowa City. We are hosting an open house from 11am to 1pm, where you can meet residents and tour homes at Iowa's first Cohousing community. There are a limited number of units remaining but there is still time to find your dream home here. Start your visit in our spacious Common House, and after enjoying scones and coffee, tour some of our cozy, well-built homes.</p> 2019-12-30 13:00:00 -0600

  1/25/20 2020-01-25 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  140 Prairie Hill Lane, Iowa City, IA

  Iowa City

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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.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-20 10:25:00 -0600

  1/20/20 2020-01-20 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Storytime

  <p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment! </p> 2020-01-20 11:00:00 -0600

  1/20/20 2020-01-20 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• School's Out - Clay Creations

  <p>A stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>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!). School's Out programs provide a stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session. Join us for an hour of playing and creating with clay. We will use a type of clay that you can take home and bake in your oven.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-31 11:30:00 -0500

  1/20/20 2020-01-20 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• School's Out - Triangle Building Challange

  <p>Triangles are mighty, even if they are small! Come build geodesic domes and paper building models to test how high and how strong you can make these triangles go!</p><p>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!). School's Out programs provide a stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p><p><br></p> 2019-10-31 15:00:00 -0500

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

  2:00 p.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• $6 Disney Classics at Marcus Theatres

  <ul><li>Relive the magic of classic Disney films during the Enchanted Tales Film Series at participating Marcus Theatres! This season’s line-up features a collection of favorites on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January 24-February 17. Admission is just $6 per person. Moviegoers of all ages will agree there’s something special about seeing these beloved films back on the big screen!&nbsp;</li><li><br></li><li>For the film schedule, participating locations and tickets, visit <a href="http://www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales">www.MarcusTheatres.com/EnchantedTales</a>.</li></ul> 2020-01-26 18:00:00 -0600

  1/26/20 2020-01-26 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema

  Cedar Rapids

  6.0

• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-21 10:30:00 -0600

  1/21/20 2020-01-21 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Storytime

  <p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment! </p> 2020-01-21 11:00:00 -0600

  1/21/20 2020-01-21 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Percussion Ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 10:00:00 -0500

  2/14/20 2020-02-14 09:30:00 -0600

  9:30 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Percussion Ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 11:00:00 -0500

  2/14/20 2020-02-14 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Percussion Ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 11:00:00 -0500

  2/15/20 2020-02-15 10:30:00 -0600

  10:30 a.m.

  Marion Public Library

  Marion

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 11:00:00 -0600

  4/16/20 2020-04-16 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 12:15:00 -0600

  4/16/20 2020-04-16 11:45:00 -0500

  11:45 a.m.

  North Liberty Public Library

  North Liberty

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 10:00:00 -0600

  4/17/20 2020-04-17 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 11:00:00 -0600

  4/17/20 2020-04-17 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 11:00:00 -0600

  4/18/20 2020-04-18 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Marion Public Library

  Marion

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Brass Quintet.</p> 2019-11-15 11:00:00 -0600

  5/07/20 2020-05-07 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Brass Quintet.</p> 2019-11-15 12:15:00 -0600

  5/07/20 2020-05-07 11:45:00 -0500

  11:45 a.m.

  North Liberty Community Library

  North Liberty

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• Pied Piper

  <p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. &nbsp;This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Brass Quintet.</p> 2019-11-15 10:00:00 -0600

  5/08/20 2020-05-08 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library (Whipple Auditorium)

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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