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Coe College Marquis Series: Reginald Dwayne Betts
<p>Join us for an inspiring evening at the Coe College Marquis Series event!</p><p>For decades, the Marquis Series has brought exceptional talent to Cedar Rapids. This year, Coe is thrilled to present Reginald Dwayne Betts!</p><p>Betts, a former inmate turned poet, lawyer, and activist, has an incredible story of resilience. He's even received a Macarthur Fellowship. Join us for his one-man performance, "Felon: An American Washi Tale."</p><p>Swamp Fox Bookstore will be on hand to sell Betts's books, so you can take a piece of inspiration home with you!</p><p>Co-sponsored by the Prison Learning Initiative and Coe's African American Studies program, this event promises to be a powerful exploration of transformation.</p><p>Mark your calendars and invite your friends to this inspiring evening on September 28th at 7:00 PM. Don't miss out on the chance to be moved and motivated! #CoeMarquisSeries #Inspiration #Resilience #CommunityEvent</p><p>Each Marquis Series event is held in Sinclair Auditorium on Coe’s campus and there is no charge for admission for Coe students, faculty and staff. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for senior citizens (55 and older) and non-Coe students (18 and under). Attendees may purchase tickets online at www.coe.edu/why-coe/events/marquis-series.</p> 2023-09-14 20:00:00 -0500
9/28/23 @ 7:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
Boro Beads
<p>This is an intermediate class for those with some lampworking experience. Use borosilicate glass to make glass beads. The colors are vibrant! Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong>Prerequisite:</strong> Any lampworking experience.</p><p>Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2023-09-07 13:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Celebrate The Freedom To Read
<p>Celebrate Banned Books Week by sharing your love of reading and our freedom to read with the library and Amnesty International. </p><p>Activities include:</p><p>- Book page button making </p><p>- Photo booth – take a photo with your favorite book</p><p>- Community poster project: Celebrate the Freedom to Read with this collaborative art project.</p><p>- Banned Book Display and Information on your Freedom to Read</p><p>Banned Books Week is October 1-7 and this year we are celebrating the Freedom to Read! When we ban books, we're closing off readers to people, places, and perspectives. But when we stand up for stories, we unleash the power that lies inside every book. We liberate the array of voices that need to be heard and the scenes that need to be seen. </p> 2023-09-20 19:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Paws to Read
<p>Share a story with a four-legged friend!</p><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend! 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> 2024-10-14 19:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Paws to Read
<p>Share a story with a four-legged friend!</p><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend! 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> 2023-10-09 19:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Author Talk: Penny Haw in conversation with Terah Shelton Harris
<p>Author Penny Haw will be in conversation with author Terah Shelton Harris. Please join us as they discuss their novels, The Woman at the Wheel and One Summer in Savannah. Join us live on Facebook or register at <a href="https://swampfoxbookstore.com/wheel?fbclid=IwAR3OU-dmVzsLVBffVelhB-VFxP-yBKRfXkBt6CG9S5nULE4XmZcAL16ps9Y" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://swampfoxbookstore.com/wheel</a></p><p>About Penny Haw<br>Penny Haw worked as a journalist and columnist for more than three decades, writing for many leading South African newspapers and magazines before yielding to a lifelong yearning to create fiction. Her stories feature remarkable women, whose achievements, determination, and fortitude demand celebration. They also illustrate her love for nature and animals, and explore the interconnectedness of all living things. She lives near Cape Town with her husband and three dogs, all of whom are well-walked.</p><p>About Terah Shelton Harris<br>TERAH SHELTON HARRIS is a collection development librarian based in Alabama and a freelance writer. She has been published in Women’s Health, Natural Solutions, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Backpacker, Draft, and Women’s Adventure.</p> 2023-07-19 18:00:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 5:00 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
While Others Sleep Mystery Book Club
<p>Is your love of a good mystery keeping you up at night? Join other mystery lovers the first Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the Hiawatha Public Library. </p><p>For October 5th: Read any mystery book by Aaron Elkins </p> 2023-05-16 15:00:00 -0500
10/05/23 @ 2:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Gorman Reading Series Presents: Award Winning Author Adib Khorram!
<p>Join queer Iranian-American author Adib Khorram (he/him) and professor Jen Ferguson (she/her) for a literary conversation. We will start with a short reading. Audience Q&A will round out the night. Books will be available for purchase on-site from Swamp Fox Bookstore. This event is free and enthusiastically open to the public! The Ed Gorman Celebration of Popular Fiction honors the late writer and alum Ed Gorman. Please contact Jen Ferguson (<a href="mailto:jlferguson@coe.edu" target="_blank">jlferguson@coe.edu</a>) with questions. </p> 2023-09-18 20:00:00 -0500
10/05/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Coe College Stewart Memorial LibraryCedar Rapids -
Author Talk: Adib Khorram in conversation with Professor Jen Ferguson
<p>Join us for an engaging evening of literary discussion!</p><p>We are thrilled to announce an exciting in-person event featuring the renowned author Adib Khorram, who will be in conversation with the esteemed Professor Jen Ferguson. Mark your calendars for this enriching experience at the Coe College Stewart Library on October 5th at 6:15 pm.</p><p>Event Details:</p><p>Date: October 5</p><p> Time: 6:15 pm</p><p>Location: Coe College Stewart Library</p><p>Adib Khorram, a masterful storyteller and the brilliant mind behind works like "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" and "Kiss & Tell," will delve into the heart of his YA novels. Discover the inspiration behind his stories, gain insight into his creative process, and explore the themes that shape his compelling narratives.</p><p>Professor Jen Ferguson, a professor at Coe and an award-winning YA author, will lead the conversation, posing thought-provoking questions and guiding us through an insightful discussion that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.</p><p>Don't miss this unique opportunity to attend an in-person event at the Coe College Stewart Library. Whether you're a dedicated fan of Adib Khorram's work or a fan of YA literature in general, this event is for you.</p><p>Stay tuned for updates and be sure to invite your friends and fellow book lovers! Let's come together for an evening of literary exploration with Adib Khorram and Professor Jen Ferguson at the Coe College Stewart Library.</p><p>Save the date, spread the word, and we'll see you on October 5th at 6:15 pm! #AdibKhorram #AuthorEvent #LiteraryConversation #CoeCollegeLibrary</p> 2023-09-14 19:00:00 -0500
10/05/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Coe College Stewart Memorial LibraryCedar Rapids -
Make Glass Beads –Introduction to Lampworking
<p>This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed. No previous experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong>NOTE: </strong>Participants must be at least 15 years old.</p><p>Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2023-09-22 14:00:00 -0500
10/07/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Well Read Book Club
<p>Come join us for the Well Read Book Club! Every month we choose a new topic for participants to read from. </p><p>Having trouble choosing a book? We have a display in the library that you can choose from.</p> 2023-10-09 19:00:00 -0500
10/09/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Read on the Rug
<p>Join us on the second Wednesday of each month in Iowa Hall at the UI Museum of Natural History for Read on the Rug. Ideal for families with kiddos aged 2-5, all are welcome to this free educational program. This program series was designed with our youngest museum lovers in mind. Come along as we build community and inspire a sense of wonder, curiosity, and respect for our natural and cultural worlds with stories, sing-alongs, and more in one of the most special places in Iowa City—<em>no matter your age</em>.</p><p>We'll meet in Iowa Hall. To access this space, use the main entrance on the east side of Macbride Hall or take the elevator with street level access just south of the main steps to the first floor and enter the south doors of Iowa Hall. Your museum staff and our program mascot Lumpy the Woolly Mammoth will see you there!</p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Jessica Smith in advance at <a href="tel:319-512-2958">319-512-2958</a> or <a href="mailto:jessica-smith-7@uiowa.edu">jessica-smith-7@uiowa.edu</a>.</em></p> 2023-09-20 11:30:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 10:30 a.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
Author Talk: Mindy Mejia
<p>Join us at the Marion Public Library on Wednesday, October 13 at 6:00 PM as we welcome Midwest author Mindy Mejia and celebrate the release of her book, To Catch a Storm.</p><p>Copies of Mindy's books will be available for purchase and she will sign books after the event.</p><p>This event is free to attend.</p> 2023-07-12 19:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Reading & Discussion: “Our Last Best Act: Planning for the End of Our Lives to Protect the People and Places We Love”
<p><strong>Thursday, October 12, 10:00 am </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 <strong>at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong> </strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17329" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p>Written almost in a memoir style, author Mallory McDuff walks us through her exploration into end-of-life planning--principally after-death planning—that reflects the environmental values in which she was raised and which she teaches to her students as an Environmental Educator at Warren Wilson College in North Carolina. After the sudden death of her mother, McDuff's father crafts a two-page death plan that spells out what is today known as a green burial for his body disposition; the experience of following his wishes years later gives the author incentive to put something in writing for her own family. With two children to consider, McDuff works to find the most environmentally responsible, affordable plan for herself, walking us through the options available to her in clear and engaging language.</p> 2023-09-08 12:00:00 -0500
10/12/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Author Talk: Megan Bannister in conversation with Katie Mills Giorgio
<p>Come learn about the weird, wonderful, and obscure things you can find all around Iowa from Des Moines-based writer, Megan Bannister.</p><p>About the book:<br>Some claim there’s nothing to see in flyover country. But take a closer look and you’ll discover that Iowa is home to more than just cornfields. In fact, across the Hawkeye State you’ll encounter hidden gems and secret spots abound. For instance, do you know where you can find the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel in the world? What about how much the World’s Largest Popcorn Ball weighs? And why did the Los Angeles Lakers pay to build a basketball court in the small town of Carroll? Dive in and discover the state’s offbeat history and quirky places through Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.</p><p>About the Megan:<br>Megan Bannister is an Iowa transplant who has called the Hawkeye State home for more than 14 years. An avid road tripper, Megan writes about offbeat destinations, roadside attractions, and “world’s largest” things. She is also the author of Iowa Supper Clubs, which highlights classic restaurants both past and present across the state. Megan lives in Des Moines with her husband, cat named Poe, and approximately 52 houseplants. Follow along with her adventures on social media, or by visiting <a href="http://olioiniowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR1x_1QsxfcyFIY_aqcRiD59Ix-Xh5eQ-xVSozhe8KcsgU6MvUHHxN2iUyM" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">OlioInIowa.com.</a></p><p>About Katie:</p><p>Katie Mills Giorgio is a freelance writer, editor, and nonprofit professional living and working in her hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She’s been creating content for newspapers, magazines, websites, and nonprofit organizations for more than two decades, getting her start writing concert reviews for the <em>Cedar Rapids Gazette</em> while still in college. She’s written for a wide variety of publications, including WashingtonPost.com, BHG.com, and U.S. News & World Report. <em>100 Things to Do in Cedar Rapids Before You Die</em> is her first book. Katie, an aspiring children’s book author, is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. But her favorite role is mom of two teenagers. Learn more at katiemillsgiorgio.com or follow her on Instagram at @ktmgiorgio. Share you own Cedar Rapids adventures on Insta using #100ThingsCedarRapids.</p> 2023-07-25 19:00:00 -0500
10/16/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Read to Dogs
<p>Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 pm. Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.</p> 2023-10-19 19:00:00 -0500
10/19/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
What'cha Reading Book Club
<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books. So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.<br><br>This book club is hosted once a month at Craft'd at 333 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can see all our upcoming dates for the book club by clicking Events at the top of the page.<br><br></p> 2023-07-12 15:00:00 -0500
10/22/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Craft'dCedar Rapids -
Author Event: Hazel Beck
<p>Join us for a Halloween-themed author event on Monday, October 23 at 6 pm at the Marion Public Library. Come in costume and be eligible to win copies of Hazel's books.</p><p>Hazel Beck is the pen-name for author duo Megan Crane and Nicole Helm, who will be hitting the road together to promote this second installment in their Witchlore series (following the popular Small Town, Big Magic) which will be making a stop in Marion.</p><p>About the authors</p><p>HAZEL BECK is the magical partnership of a river witch and an earth witch. Together, they have collected two husbands, three familiars, two children, five degrees, and written around 200 books. As one, their books will delight with breathtaking magic, emotional romance, and stories of witches you won’t soon forget. Find them at www.Hazel-Beck.com.</p> 2023-07-12 19:00:00 -0500
10/23/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Author Event + Costume Party: Hazel Beck
<p>Join us for a Halloween-themed author event on Monday, October 23 at 6 pm at the Marion Public Library. Come in costume and be eligible to win copies of Hazel's books. Skip the signing line and order Hazel's books now: <a href="https://swampfoxbookstore.com/?q=p.hazel_beck__08_&fbclid=IwAR0zTS7S_j9tP5yQHQWLZSus3wGmViFU6nbHAmdjdFJOX4bRAI8MDS9sbGA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://swampfoxbookstore.com/?q=p.hazel_beck__08_</a></p><p>Hazel Beck is the pen-name for author duo Megan Crane and Nicole Helm, who will be hitting the road together to promote this second installment in their Witchlore series (following the popular Small Town, Big Magic) which will be making a stop in Marion.</p><p>About the authors<br>HAZEL BECK is the magical partnership of a river witch and an earth witch. Together, they have collected two husbands, three familiars, two children, five degrees, and written around 200 books. As one, their books will delight with breathtaking magic, emotional romance, and stories of witches you won’t soon forget. Find them at <a href="http://www.hazel-beck.com/?fbclid=IwAR0yGtoJT528vK488fBzy3jFrJZZGtJjkIT7530mix2GQTouje05jtOGOvE" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.Hazel-Beck.com.</a></p> 2023-07-12 19:00:00 -0500
10/23/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Read on the Rug
<p>Join us on the second Wednesday of each month in Iowa Hall at the UI Museum of Natural History for Read on the Rug. Ideal for families with kiddos aged 2-5, all are welcome to this free educational program. This program series was designed with our youngest museum lovers in mind. Come along as we build community and inspire a sense of wonder, curiosity, and respect for our natural and cultural worlds with stories, sing-alongs, and more in one of the most special places in Iowa City—<em>no matter your age</em>.</p><p>We'll meet in Iowa Hall. To access this space, use the main entrance on the east side of Macbride Hall or take the elevator with street level access just south of the main steps to the first floor and enter the south doors of Iowa Hall. Your museum staff and our program mascot Lumpy the Woolly Mammoth will see you there!</p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Jessica Smith in advance at <a href="tel:319-512-2958">319-512-2958</a> or <a href="mailto:jessica-smith-7@uiowa.edu">jessica-smith-7@uiowa.edu</a>.</em></p> 2023-11-08 11:30:00 -0600
11/08/23 @ 10:30 a.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
Author Talk: Clara McKenna
<p>Join us for a conversation with Iowa author Clara McKenna at the Marion Public Library. Clara is the author of the Stella and Lyndy Mystery series set in Edwardian England. Book 5, A Murder on Mistletoe Lane, in the series releases in October.</p> 2023-07-12 19:30:00 -0500
11/08/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Well Read Book Club
<p>Come join us for the Well Read Book Club! Every month we choose a new topic for participants to read from. </p><p>Having trouble choosing a book? We have a display in the library that you can choose from.</p> 2023-11-13 19:00:00 -0600
11/13/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Paws to Read
<p>Share a story with a four-legged friend!</p><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend! 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> 2023-11-13 19:00:00 -0600
11/13/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Read to Dogs
<p>Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 pm. Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.</p> 2023-11-16 19:00:00 -0600
11/16/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
What'ca Reading Book Club
<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books. So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.<br><br>This book club is hosted once a month at Craft'd at 333 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can see all our upcoming dates for the book club by clicking Events at the top of the page.<br><br></p> 2023-07-12 15:00:00 -050011/19/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Craft'dCedar Rapids -
Well Read Book Club
<p>Come join us for the Well Read Book Club! Every month we choose a new topic for participants to read from. </p><p>Having trouble choosing a book? We have a display in the library that you can choose from.</p> 2023-12-11 19:00:00 -0600
12/11/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Paws to Read
<p>Share a story with a four-legged friend!</p><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend! 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> 2023-12-11 19:00:00 -0600
12/11/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Read on the Rug
<p>Join us on the second Wednesday of each month in Iowa Hall at the UI Museum of Natural History for Read on the Rug. Ideal for families with kiddos aged 2-5, all are welcome to this free educational program. This program series was designed with our youngest museum lovers in mind. Come along as we build community and inspire a sense of wonder, curiosity, and respect for our natural and cultural worlds with stories, sing-alongs, and more in one of the most special places in Iowa City—<em>no matter your age</em>.</p><p>We'll meet in Iowa Hall. To access this space, use the main entrance on the east side of Macbride Hall or take the elevator with street level access just south of the main steps to the first floor and enter the south doors of Iowa Hall. Your museum staff and our program mascot Lumpy the Woolly Mammoth will see you there!</p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Jessica Smith in advance at <a href="tel:319-512-2958">319-512-2958</a> or <a href="mailto:jessica-smith-7@uiowa.edu">jessica-smith-7@uiowa.edu</a>.</em></p> 2023-12-13 11:30:00 -0600
12/13/23 @ 10:30 a.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
What'cha Reading Book Club Holiday Party
<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club - Holiday Party. If your budget allows, please bring a wrapped copy of your favorite book for a White Elephant Book Exchange.</p><p>This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books.</p><p>So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.</p> 2023-07-12 15:00:00 -0500
12/17/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Craft'dCedar Rapids -
Paws to Read
<p>Share a story with a four-legged friend!</p><p>Gain reading confidence with the help of a furry friend! 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> 2024-01-08 19:00:00 -0600
1/08/24 @ 6:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha