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Early Learning Story Time
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p><p>Tuesday, Dec. 6 & 13 & Jan. 3-Feb. 21, 10-10:30 am<br>Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room</p><p>Monday, Dec. 5 & 12, Jan. 9, & Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 10-10:30 am<br>Ladd Library, Community Room</p> 2023-01-31 10:30:00 -0600
1/31/2310:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Tuesday Tales
<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 December 27, January 3, March 14, and March 28.</p> 2023-01-31 10:30:00 -0600
1/31/2310:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library: Bookish Art
<p>Did you know that the CRMA’s building used to be a library? Today’s story and art project are inspired by our love of reading. Every Doodlebugs class session starts with a story and ends with imagination and creation! All ages are welcome, but book selection is ideal for ages 4-7.</p>
1/31/2310:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Kid Connect
<p>Kid Connect is a fun 90 minutes of play for kids and their caregivers. The program includes a 30 minute story time. Registration is required<a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejip1w1049c97420&oseq=&c=&ch="> </a><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejip1w1049c97420&oseq=&c=&ch="><strong>here</strong></a>.</p> 2023-02-02 11:00:00 -0600
2/02/239:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Groundhog Day Story Time
<p>Designed for kiddos aged 3-5 but open to all, Preschool Story Time is a half hour of books, songs, and activities followed by a craft.</p> 2023-02-02 10:30:00 -06002/02/2310:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Zumbini
<p>Get ready to move, dance and wiggle along to the music during these free Zumbini classes held every other week at Ladd Library.</p><p>Created by Zumba and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini program combines music, dance, and educational tools for 30 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!</p> 2022-10-27 10:30:00 -0500
2/02/2310:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Adult Take & Make: Fringed Hearts
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Create a fringed wall hanging heart just in time for Valentine's Day.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Colors will vary per kit. Instructions and most materials included. *<em><strong>You will still need a hot glue gun</strong>. </em></p><p>Registration is required for this kit. Please only register if you can pick up the kit on either Thursday, February 2nd or Friday, February 3rd. To register click <a href="https://hiawathapubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/7774072">here</a></p></div>
2/02/239:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Black History Story Time: African American Music
<p>February is Black History Month. Let's learn about a few notable musicians whose influence lives on. Young kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p><p><br></p> 2022-12-06 10:30:00 -0600
2/03/2310:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
First Friday home School Open Studio
<p>Join us on the first Friday of every month for Homeschool Open Studio! Students K-12 are welcome to join us and explore everything our studios has to offer! We have a music studio downstairs and full art studio upstairs.</p><p><strong>Notice: Location will be changing to 1847 E Ave NE to accommodate more students. </strong></p><p><strong>K-12 Students only please, our space is not toddler proofed for the younger ones. Max Capacity is 40 for the building.</strong></p><p><br></p> 2023-01-13 15:00:00 -0600
2/03/231:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Adult Take & Make: Fringed Hearts
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Create a fringed wall hanging heart just in time for Valentine's Day.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Colors will vary per kit. Instructions and most materials included. *<em><strong>You will still need a hot glue gun</strong>. </em></p><p>Registration is required for this kit. Please only register if you can pick up the kit on either Thursday, February 2nd or Friday, February 3rd. To register click <a href="https://hiawathapubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/7774072">here</a></p></div>
2/03/239:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Saturday at The Shell
<p>The Shell is a 12,000 sq feet of activities geared to get your little ones moving. Jump on mini trampolines and bounce houses. Run through a ninja course or just play and slide with many other pieces of equipment. </p><p><br></p> 2023-02-04 12:00:00 -0600
2/04/239:00 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
Kid Connect Play Group
<p><br>Every Saturday 9-10:30am from January 21st- March 11th, Kids Connect Play Group will be at the Library! This is an event you must register for. Here is the <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejip1w2tbbbbc8d1&oseq=&c=&ch=">sign up link.</a></p><p><br></p> 2023-02-04 10:30:00 -0600
2/04/239:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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Junior Dentist Weekend
<p>Presented by Midwest Dental, kids can become a “dentist for a day” by completing a playdough activity that introduces them to dental health concepts like cavities and braces. Caregivers can take home information about helping their children have healthy smiles—and kids can take home a brand-new toothbrush!</p><p>Junior dentist activities are included with museum admission.</p> 2023-01-26 18:00:00 -0600
2/04/2310:00 a.m.The Iowa Children's MuseumCoralville -
Saturday Open Studio
<p>Join us Saturday mornings from 10-Noon for open studio. Free for all children, professional artists and musicians will be present to guide creative play and projects.</p> 2023-02-04 12:00:00 -0600
2/04/2310:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Birthday BASH
<p align="center">Join us at the American Gothic House Center as we celebrate Grant Wood's birthday on February 4, 2023. Schedule:</p><p>10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Speaker Michael Zahs will talk about Grant Wood (GW), show part of his GW collection, and reveal (2) new GW paintings he recently acquired! Limit: 25 participants. Program is FREE but preregistration is <strong>REQUIRED </strong>on or before January 27<sup>th</sup> at 5:00 p.m. Call the center at 641-652-3352 or register online at:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Wapello/Events.aspx">www.mycountyparks.com/County/Wapello/Events.aspx</a></p><p><strong><em>Note: We may have a second presentation at 11:15 a.m. in the event this time slot gets full. Make sure to get “waitlisted” online or call and leave your contact information for this possibility. </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong>2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE birthday scavenger hunt for school-aged children. Come to the American Gothic House Center (AGHC), get an official scavenger hunt form, find the answers in the gallery, and turn it in. All correct forms will be entered into a drawing for a $50 certificate good for merchandise at the AGHC gift shop. First 100 kids will receive a birthday gift bag. All children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. No preregistration necessary. Winner will be notified February 6<sup>th</sup>.</p><p>Note: <strong><em>The American Gothic House Center, 300 American Gothic Street, Eldon, will be closed to the public until 1:00 p.m. the day of this event. No scavenger hunt forms will be given out until 2:00 p.m.</em></strong></p> 2023-01-10 16:00:00 -0600
2/04/2310:00 a.m.American Gothic House CenterEldon -
Candy Bar Bingo!
<p><strong>Join us for Candy Bar Bingo!!</strong></p><p><strong>FREE to play, FREE popcorn. </strong></p><p>We play for fun and sweets!</p><p>Everyone is welcome - bring a friend!</p> 2023-01-24 14:00:00 -0600
2/05/231:00 p.m.Lutheran Church of the ResurrectionMarion -
Monday Play Time at The Shell
<p>The Shell is a play space geared toward the younger children, but options for all ages. Join us every Monday as we enjoy over 25,000 square feet room to run, jump, and play your way to a good nap. </p><p>Reservation are recommended as hours each week may change due to staffing. </p> 2023-02-06 12:30:00 -0600
2/06/239:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
Preschool Story Time
<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 December 26, January 2, February 20, March 13, and March 27.</p> 2023-02-06 10:30:00 -0600
2/06/2310:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Toddler Time
<p>Toddler Time features stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive activities designed to get babies and toddlers acclimated to loving the library. Big siblings are welcome to join the fun!</p> 2023-02-06 11:00:00 -06002/06/2310:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Early Learning Story Time
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p><p>Tuesday, Dec. 6 & 13 & Jan. 3-Feb. 21, 10-10:30 am<br>Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room</p><p>Monday, Dec. 5 & 12, Jan. 9, & Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 10-10:30 am<br>Ladd Library, Community Room</p> 2023-02-06 10:30:00 -0600
2/06/2310:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Story Time Nature Walk at Ushers Ferry
<p>Share the love of nature with your little one! Listen to a story, then take a short walk to practice observing and listening. Warm up by the fire in the Ushers Ferry Lodge afterwards while enjoying a treat and making a craft. Enjoy two fun stories for Valentine's Day, then go outside to discover your love for nature! Our stories for the month will be "Cocoa's Cranky Valentine" and "How to Catch a Lovosaurus!"</p><p>To register, visit www.crrec.org or call 319-286-5566 and use program ##314110-03.</p><p><br></p> 2023-01-19 11:00:00 -06002/06/2310:00 a.m.Ushers Ferry Historic VillageCedar Rapids -
Spark - Middle and High School Open Studio
<p>Let the school day melt away! Come work and play at Spark Open Studio on Mondays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at our Music and Arts Studios!</p><p>Students can paint, sculpt, draw, and so much more in our Art Studio. They can also jam with friends in our upstairs and downstairs music studios. Instructors will be on hand to help with projects, supplies, and musical instruments/equipment. We look forward to seeing you!</p><p>Spark is a drop in class, just like Saturday Open Studio. Membership is not required, but please register your child so we have appropriate emergency contact information on file.</p> 2023-02-06 17:00:00 -0600
2/06/233:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Learning Safari: A Rainbow of Faces
<p>Ms. Jenny from AAMI will share a story that compares children’s skin colors to caramel, peaches, and espresso to prepare us for making a self-portrait of our own.</p><p>Kids in PreK-2 are welcome.</p><p><br></p> 2023-01-17 16:30:00 -0600
2/06/234:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Family Story Time
<p>Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.</p> 2023-02-06 19:00:00 -0600
2/06/236:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Paws to Read
<p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend!</p><p>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> 2022-12-14 19:00:00 -0600
2/06/236:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Early Learning Story Time
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p><p>Tuesday, Dec. 6 & 13 & Jan. 3-Feb. 21, 10-10:30 am<br>Downtown Library, Children’s Program Room</p><p>Monday, Dec. 5 & 12, Jan. 9, & Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 10-10:30 am<br>Ladd Library, Community Room</p> 2023-02-07 10:30:00 -0600
2/07/2310:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Tuesday Tales
<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 December 27, January 3, March 14, and March 28.</p> 2023-02-07 10:30:00 -0600
2/07/2310:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Kid Connect
<p>Kid Connect is a fun 90 minutes of play for kids and their caregivers. The program includes a 30 minute story time. Registration is required<a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejip1w1049c97420&oseq=&c=&ch="> </a><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejip1w1049c97420&oseq=&c=&ch="><strong>here</strong></a>.</p> 2023-02-09 11:00:00 -0600
2/09/239:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Designed for kiddos aged 3-5 but open to all, Preschool Story Time is a half hour of books, songs, and activities followed by a craft. </p> 2023-02-09 10:30:00 -06002/09/2310:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Lego Challenge
<p>Great for practicing planning, engineering and math skills, Lego Challenge can't be beat! We will give you a list of ideas to create with our Legos open-play style from 4-6:30 on February 9th. If you create something from the list, we'll display your creations for the rest of the month! Free play with Legos is also welcome. Fun for the whole family! </p> 2023-01-24 18:30:00 -0600
2/09/234:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly