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355 18th Street SE, Cedar Rapids(319) 450-3400225 Northland Ct NE , Cedar Rapids
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The Power of Play
<p> For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.</p>6/07/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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The Power of Play
<p> For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.</p>6/14/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
The Power of Play
<p> For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.</p>6/21/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
The Power of Play
<p> For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.</p>6/28/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
The Power of Play
<p> For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.</p>7/05/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
The Power of Play
<p> For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.</p>7/12/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
The Power of Play
<p> For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.</p>7/19/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
The Power of Play
<p> For the summer, STEM toys will be in our conference room to play with independently. No librarians will be present.</p>7/26/2210:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Messy Mondays: Painting Activity
<p>These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately.</p>7/11/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Messy Mondays: Painting Activity
<p>These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately.</p>6/20/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Messy Mondays: Painting Activity
<p>These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately.</p>6/06/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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Messy Mondays: Rainbow Jar Experiment
<p>These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately.</p>6/27/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Messy Mondays: Sand Art
<p>These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately.</p>6/13/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Messy Mondays: Painting Activity
<p>These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately.</p>7/25/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Messy Mondays: Appliances Autopsy
<p>These will be Art or STEM projects. These activities were created with children ages 5-11 in mind. All are welcome. Dress appropriately. We will be taking apart broken appliances and figuring out how they are putt together and work.</p>7/18/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Ramps & Pathways
<p>Playing with blocks and ramps teaches young children the problem-solving skills that engineers implement every day! Join us for this fun time of construction (and destruction)!</p><p>Young kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2022-04-20 10:45:00 -0500
6/24/2210:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Ramps & Pathways
<p>Playing with blocks and ramps teaches young children the problem-solving skills that engineers implement every day! Join us for this fun time of construction (and destruction)!</p><p>Young kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2022-07-03 10:45:00 -0500
7/03/2210:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Ramps & Pathways
<p>Playing with blocks and ramps teaches young children the problem-solving skills that engineers implement every day! Join us for this fun time of construction (and destruction)!</p><p>Young kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2022-04-20 10:45:00 -0500
7/22/2210:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Brain STEM: Coding for Kids
<p>Dorothy Vaughan loved things that made sense--especially numbers! Follow Dorothy's journey from math teacher to becoming one of the groundbreakers on the front line of electronic computing. Then, make a code bracelet.</p><p>This fun event is for young kids and their caregivers.</p> 2022-05-11 10:45:00 -0500
6/10/2210:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
STEM Car Derby
<p>Make a vinegar and baking soda-powered car and compete for first, second, or third place. Use your engineering skills and materials provided by the Library to come up with the fastest design. Prizes will be awarded after the races.</p><p>Saturday, May 21, 10-11:30 am<br>Downtown Library, LivingLearning Roof</p><p>and 1-2:30 pm<br>Ladd Library, parking lot</p> 2022-02-24 14:30:00 -0600
5/21/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Teens: STEM Bubbles
<p>Summer activities gear towards kids ages 12-17.</p>7/18/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Mushroom Foraging 101
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">You may already enjoy edible mushrooms when dining out or when you purchase them from the store. Come discover how to ethically harvest mushrooms from the forest. We will explore diagnostic features including size, color, shape of cap and stem, underside features including pores, gills and teeth, and more. Because mother nature is unpredictable, we can not say for sure what we will find on our journey. We will be on the look out for edible mushrooms including oysters, golden oysters, woodear, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, dryads saddle, and chanterelles. We may also encounter nonedibles along the way. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Remember to always be 100% sure on your identification before consuming wild found foods.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Yummy snacks generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">THNGS TO BRING</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, leather gloves, jeans, sunscreen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">A sturdy outdoor knife with a fixed blade (optional)</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">REGISTRATION</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong> 20% discount</strong> for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Forage Wild Edibles with Confidence registration.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Harvest Preserve and Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.harvestpreserve.org/membership-volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Harvest Preserve membership.</a></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">EDUCATOR</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Taught by Annie Ventullo, experienced teacher, skilled and proficient mycophile. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">LOCATION</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">We meet at Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">COVID-19</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</span></p><ul><li><br></li></ul> 2022-04-20 19:30:00 -0500
8/24/226:00 p.m.Harvest PreserveIowa City -
Teens: STEM Airplane Challenge
<p>Summer activities geared towards kids ages 12-17.</p>6/13/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Teens: STEM Solar Ovens
<p>Summer activities geared towards kids ages 12-17.</p>6/20/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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Teens: STEM Robotic Hands
<p>Summer activities gear towards kids ages 12-17.</p>7/25/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Teens: STEM Exploding Sidewalk Chalk
<p>Summer activities geared towards kids ages 12-17.</p>6/27/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Teens: STEM Code Name Jewelry
<p>Summer activities gear towards kids ages 12-17.</p>7/11/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Teens: STEM Gummy Bear Challenge
<p>Summer activities geared towards kids ages 12-17.</p>6/06/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Mobile Technology Lab at Redmond Park
<p>The library's Mobile Technology Lab is on the move. The library is partnering with Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation's Rollin' Recmobile to bring activities for all ages to the community this summer.</p><p>Join us for books, games, food, fun, and a few surprises from June 6 to Aug. 12, except July 4.</p><p>Here's the schedule:</p><p>Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am, Redmond Park, 1545 Third Ave SE, and 1:30-3:30 pm, Jacolyn Park, 198 Jacolyn Dr. NW</p><p>Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, Hayes Park, 1924 D St. SW</p><p>Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm, Cleveland Park, 1600 Eighth Ave. SW</p><p>Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm, Bowman Woods Park, 141 Boyson Rd. NE</p><p>Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am, Bever Park, 2700 Bever Ave. SE</p><p>Mobile Technology Lab programs are generously sponsored by CRBT and Sunrise Builders. Major funding provided by the Giacoletto Foundation.</p> 2022-04-13 11:30:00 -0500
6/06/229:30 a.m.Redmond ParkCedar Rapids -
Mobile Technology Lab at Redmond Park
<p>The library's Mobile Technology Lab is on the move. The library is partnering with Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation's Rollin' Recmobile to bring activities for all ages to the community this summer.</p><p>Join us for books, games, food, fun, and a few surprises from June 6 to Aug. 12, except July 4.</p><p>Here's the schedule:</p><p>Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am, Redmond Park, 1545 Third Ave SE, and 1:30-3:30 pm, Jacolyn Park, 198 Jacolyn Dr. NW</p><p>Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, Hayes Park, 1924 D St. SW</p><p>Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm, Cleveland Park, 1600 Eighth Ave. SW</p><p>Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm, Bowman Woods Park, 141 Boyson Rd. NE</p><p>Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am, Bever Park, 2700 Bever Ave. SE</p><p>Mobile Technology Lab programs are generously sponsored by CRBT and Sunrise Builders. Major funding provided by the Giacoletto Foundation.</p> 2022-06-13 11:30:00 -0500
6/13/229:30 a.m.Redmond ParkCedar Rapids