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Incoming! Perseverance at Mars
<p>The Mars 2020 rover, Perseverance, launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 30, 2020. For the past 6 months the rover has been silently cruising through space and is due to land on Mars on February 18, 2021. Join Solar System Ambassadors Mark Brown and Linda McKenna as they explain where the rover currently is, its status, what we will explore, and what we hope to learn from this historic robotic mission when it lands in Jezero Crater. </p><p>Registration is required for this event to get the zoom link.</p><p>To register for this event click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAofuGhqz0uEt21NZftwhHZEJ1M8DCmcYTG">here</a></p> 2020-12-07 19:30:00 -0600
2/09/216:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Made by Me: Stylish Scrunchies and Headbands
<p>Want to add a little flair to any outfit? Add a unique pop of color to your wardrobe with your very own headbands and scrunchies! Come learn the tricks and skills to sew these popular hair accessories with Kathy from Odd Blonde Duck Designs. Choose a design that best complements your style. Let’s get stylish! No prior experience necessary. Materials fee $10 per person. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-18 20:30:00 -06002/17/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Center for Lifelong LearningCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-01-18 16:00:00 -0600
2/06/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Beef Sirloin Lo Mein from Scratch
<p>Lo mein is definitely one of the most popular Asian meals in the United States! Come learn about all aspects of this meal, including how to make noodles from scratch and how to prepare wood ear mushroom for an authentic flavor. To add a protein to this meal, you will learn how to prepare and cook delicious beef sirloin. Preparing this meal is always a lot of fun, and throughout the class, our chef will provide you with shortcuts and cooking tips to help make the prep work go by even faster. </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06004/27/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Beef Sirloin Lo Mein from Scratch
<p>Lo mein is definitely one of the most popular Asian meals in the United States! Come learn about all aspects of this meal, including how to make noodles from scratch and how to prepare wood ear mushroom for an authentic flavor. To add a protein to this meal, you will learn how to prepare and cook delicious beef sirloin. Preparing this meal is always a lot of fun, and throughout the class, our chef will provide you with shortcuts and cooking tips to help make the prep work go by even faster.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06006/08/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Iowa City Genealogical Society
<p><strong>Preserving Your Family Treasures</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Your family's history probably includes many things other than vital statistics. Do you have documents, family heirlooms or other mementoes that you want to preserve for future generations? At our January 30th meeting Giselle Simon from the University of Iowa Libraries Preservation and Conservation Department will present <strong>Preserving Your Family Treasures</strong>. Giselle will share how to store materials, including textiles, photographs, papers, books and scrapbooks. Don't know where to find materials to use for safely storing those important items? Giselle will provide resources for obtaining supplies for proper storage and preservation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Giselle Simón </em></strong>is the Conservator at the University of Iowa Libraries and Adjunct Faculty at the University of Iowa Center for the Book. She began book conservation work at Northwestern University Library in 1992. From 2001–2012 she worked at the Newberry Library in Chicago, first as Collections Conservator and then as Director of Conservation Services. She has taught bookbinding and conservation classes at Columbia College Chicago Center for the Book and Paper Arts and collections care courses at the University of Chicago’s Graham School. She is a Co-Director for Paper and Book Intensive, a working sabbatical for paper and book practitioners.</p><p><br>Everyone is welcome to participate in the Zoom meeting, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. Jan 30th. Send an email to icgsnews@gmail.com to receive details on how to join the meeting.</p> 2021-01-19 10:30:00 -06001/30/219:30 a.m.LDS Family History CenterIOWA CITY -
Blind Date with a Book
<p>Come and check out your 'blind date' at the Hiawatha Public Library. Books are wrapped with a few descriptive words or sentences and just like a blind date, you never know just what to expect. If you never judge a book by its cover, this program is perfect for you. </p><p>Let us know at curbside pickup if you would like to check out a 'blind date' and the library staff will take it from there. </p><p>This program is for teens and adults and runs the entire month of February. </p> 2021-01-21 17:00:00 -0600
2/01/2110:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Create Lovely Beaded Leaf Earrings
<p>Learn to use a two-needle beading technique with two-hole Super Duo beads to create a beautiful beaded leaf. Join the expert Beadologists from Beadology Iowa to learn the tricks to add more dimension to your leaves and finishing touches and flourishes to make it your very own. This is a challenging, yet a delightful and a very doable project. You will love the results! No prior experience needed. Materials fee $30. This class will be held at a facility that is neither owned nor controlled by Kirkwood Community College. You will be expected to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols determined and set by the operator of the facility where the class is being held or the organization running the class and all attendees will be required to sign a release removing Kirkwood from any liability and attendees will assume the risks related to the spread or exposure of COVID-19. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 20:30:00 -06003/23/215:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Blind Date with a Book
<p>Come and check out your 'blind date' at the Hiawatha Public Library. Books are wrapped with a few descriptive words or sentences and just like a blind date, you never know just what to expect. If you never judge a book by its cover, this program is perfect for you. </p><p>Let us know at curbside pickup if you would like to check out a 'blind date' and the library staff will take it from there. </p><p>This program is for teens and adults and runs the entire month of February. </p> 2021-02-02 17:00:00 -0600
2/02/2110:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-02-13 16:00:00 -0600
2/13/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-02-20 16:00:00 -0600
2/20/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-02-27 16:00:00 -0600
2/27/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-03-06 16:00:00 -0600
3/06/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-03-13 16:00:00 -0600
3/13/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-03-20 16:00:00 -0500
3/20/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-03-27 16:00:00 -0500
3/27/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-04-03 16:00:00 -0500
4/03/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-04-10 16:00:00 -0500
4/10/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-04-17 16:00:00 -0500
4/17/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-04-24 16:00:00 -0500
4/24/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-05-01 16:00:00 -0500
5/01/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-05-08 16:00:00 -0500
5/08/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-05-15 16:00:00 -0500
5/15/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-05-22 16:00:00 -0500
5/22/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-05-29 16:00:00 -0500
5/29/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-06-05 16:00:00 -0500
6/05/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-06-12 16:00:00 -0500
6/12/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-06-19 16:00:00 -0500
6/19/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-06-26 16:00:00 -0500
6/26/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers. Appointments for visits during the week can be made by calling 319-369-0022.</p> 2021-07-03 16:00:00 -0500
7/03/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids