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Toddler Time

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-01-22 11:00:00 -0600

1/22/20 2020-01-22 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Preschool Storytime

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-01-22 11:00:00 -0600

1/22/20 2020-01-22 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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A Prohibition Mystery at Hancher Auditorium

<p>On January 23, join us for a Prohibition-themed mystery during <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. </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 </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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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

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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. </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

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Toddler Time

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-01-29 11:00:00 -0600

1/29/20 2020-01-29 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Preschool Storytime

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-01-29 11:00:00 -0600

1/29/20 2020-01-29 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Family Music Class

<p>Play instruments, sing, listen, laugh, move, and bond with your little one 0-5 years. </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2nd & 4th Saturdays</strong> at<strong> 9:45 am</strong>.  <a href="https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MOTGNS/classes">Register</a> at <a href="https://mymusiconthemove.com/family-music-class/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">musiconthemovekids.com</a> or call/text <span title="Call with Google Voice">(319) 849-8288</span> to reserve your seat. Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2020-01-22 10:00:00 -0600

1/22/20 2020-01-22 09:15:00 -0600

9:15 a.m.

Unity Center of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids

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Family Music Class

<p>Play instruments, sing, listen, laugh, move, and bond with your little one 0-5 years. </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2nd & 4th Saturdays</strong> at<strong> 9:45 am</strong>.  <a href="https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MOTGNS/">Register</a> at <a href="http://musiconthemovekids.com/">musiconthemovekids.com</a> or call/text <span title="Call with Google Voice">(319) 849-8288</span> to reserve your seat. Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2020-01-10 10:30:00 -0600

1/25/20 2020-01-25 09:45:00 -0600

9:45 a.m.

Unity Center of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids

12.0
After School Activities

<p>From crafts to games. Fun things to do after school.</p><p>March 26<sup>th</sup>: Choose to make wristbands in Super Hero colors, Princess colors or create your own design! Don't forget to make one for a friend!</p><p>April 23<sup>rd</sup>: Spend some time folding and making origami - from boats to Superheroes. We will have a variety of origami books and ideas for beginners up to more experienced Origami folders.</p><p>May 28<sup>th</sup>: Time to play with Ozobots! Draw lines, create codes and find out what Ozobots can do.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-13 17:30:00 -0600

3/26/20 2020-03-26 16:00:00 -0500

4:00 p.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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After School Activities

<p>From crafts to games. Fun things to do after school.</p><p>March 26<sup>th</sup>: Choose to make wristbands in Super Hero colors, Princess colors or create your own design! Don't forget to make one for a friend!</p><p>April 23<sup>rd</sup>: Spend some time folding and making origami - from boats to Superheroes. We will have a variety of origami books and ideas for beginners up to more experienced Origami folders.</p><p>May 28<sup>th</sup>: Time to play with Ozobots! Draw lines, create codes and find out what Ozobots can do.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-04-23 17:30:00 -0500

4/23/20 2020-04-23 16:00:00 -0500

4:00 p.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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After School Activities

<p>From crafts to games. Fun things to do after school.</p><p>March 26<sup>th</sup>: Choose to make wristbands in Super Hero colors, Princess colors or create your own design! Don't forget to make one for a friend!</p><p>April 23<sup>rd</sup>: Spend some time folding and making origami - from boats to Superheroes. We will have a variety of origami books and ideas for beginners up to more experienced Origami folders.</p><p>May 28<sup>th</sup>: Time to play with Ozobots! Draw lines, create codes and find out what Ozobots can do.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-05-28 17:30:00 -0500

5/28/20 2020-05-28 16:00:00 -0500

4:00 p.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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Large Coloring Book Project

<p>All are welcome to finish our large murals…what better way to spend the cold month of March. No fee, all are welcome. Check gallery hours. </p><p>Markers provided, free to participate.</p><p>Wine, Beer and other beverages as well as popcorn available for purchase.  Coffee, tea, hot chocolate complimentary.</p><p>Check hours of operation, closed Monday's.</p><p>Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.</p> 2019-12-28 17:00:00 -0600

3/01/20 2020-03-01 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Mount Vernon Creates
Mount Vernon

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World Read Aloud Day Kickoff Celebration

<div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><span data-text="true">Join us on Saturday, February 1 from 11 am to Noon to kick off a week long celebration in honor of World Read Aloud Day (02/05/2020).</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><div data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><span data-text="true">Bookseller and store owner, </span></span><span data-offset-key="460s0-1-0" spellcheck="false" start="28"><span data-offset-key="460s0-1-0"><span data-text="true">Ursla</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="460s0-2-0"><span data-text="true">, will read aloud between 11 am and Noon. Plus we'll kick off a week long sale on books in our Children's and Young Adult areas.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><span data-text="true">*Sale ends at close of business on 02/07/2020.</span></span></div></div> 2020-01-11 12:00:00 -0600

2/01/20 2020-02-01 11:00:00 -0600

11:00 a.m.

M & M Bookstore
Cedar Rapids

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Family Music Class

<p>Play instruments, sing, listen, laugh, move, and bond with your little one 0-5 years. </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2nd & 4th Saturdays</strong> at<strong> 9:45 am</strong>.  <a href="https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MOTGNS/classes">Register</a> at <a href="https://mymusiconthemove.com/family-music-class/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">musiconthemovekids.com</a> or call/text <span title="Call with Google Voice">(319) 849-8288</span> to reserve your seat. Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2020-01-29 10:00:00 -0600

1/29/20 2020-01-29 09:15:00 -0600

9:15 a.m.

Unity Center of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids

12.0
Doodlebugs @Marion Public Library: Express Yourself!

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="513"><tbody><tr height="80"><td height="80" width="513">Learn about the Expressionists—like Jackson Pollack and Georges Rouault. Create your own art that, more importantly than looking realistic, expresses how you feel and who you are.<br><br><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="168"><tbody><tr height="80"><td height="80" width="168">No registration necessary. For questions contact 319-366-7503 or ethomas@crma.org.</td></tr></tbody></table><br><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2019-12-31 11:45:00 -0600

1/28/20 2020-01-28 10:45:00 -0600

10:45 a.m.

Marion Public Library
Marion

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Parents’ Night Out

<p>While parents enjoy a night out, kids will have a blast at Indian Creek Nature Center with new friends. We’ll hike and explore outside, enjoy a campfire and play!  Dress for both indoor and outdoor activities. Parents: Please drop your child off between 5-5:15PM and pick them up between 7:45-8PM. Supper included  - please notify us at registration with any dietary needs. This evening is for children ages 4-10. Fee: $15 per child.</p> 2019-10-29 20:00:00 -0500

1/31/20 2020-01-31 17:00:00 -0600

5:00 p.m.

Indian Creek Nature Center
Cedar Rapids

15.0
Doodlebugs @North Liberty Community Library: Look, No Hands!

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="513"><tbody><tr height="100"><td height="100" width="513">French artist Auguste Renoir had terrible arthritis later in his life, but that didn’t stop him from creating art. Try painting in a surprising way today, just like he did!<br><br><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="168"><tbody><tr height="100"><td height="100" width="168">No registration necessary. For questions contact 319-366-7503 or ethomas@crma.org.</td></tr></tbody></table><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2019-12-31 11:30:00 -0600

1/29/20 2020-01-29 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

North Liberty Community Library
North Liberty

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Curious George visits Ely

<p>Join us at 10:00 a.m. to read a Curious George story. Following the story, Curious George will join us for a meet and greet. Everyone will have a chance to get their picture taken with George and give him a high five. </p> 2019-12-18 10:40:00 -0600

2/08/20 2020-02-08 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Ely Public Library
Ely

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Preschool Storytime

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-05 11:00:00 -0600

2/05/20 2020-02-05 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Preschool Storytime

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-12 11:00:00 -0600

2/12/20 2020-02-12 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Preschool Storytime

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-19 11:00:00 -0600

2/19/20 2020-02-19 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Preschool Storytime

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-26 11:00:00 -0600

2/26/20 2020-02-26 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Preschool Storytime

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-03-04 11:00:00 -0600

3/04/20 2020-03-04 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Preschool Storytime

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-03-11 11:00:00 -0500

3/11/20 2020-03-11 10:30:00 -0500

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Toddler Time

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-05 11:00:00 -0600

2/05/20 2020-02-05 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Toddler Time

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-12 11:00:00 -0600

2/12/20 2020-02-12 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Toddler Time

<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-02-19 11:00:00 -0600

2/19/20 2020-02-19 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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