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Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>This early literacy nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds helps strengthen babies' and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, songs, repetition, story, and movement.</p><p>Registration for families with children is required and limited to 10 families per session. Social distancing will be encouraged. Playtime will be offered at the end of Mother Goose on the Loose for babies and toddlers.</p><p>Recorded sessions of Mother Goose on the Loose can be viewed on the Library's YouTube channel or Facebook page.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1sR2uNMigi3AbKBXgrpSM7dUBjatRJJJZzAr08Jxpkj5Rx15uUpGD-YR8" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/events</a></p> 2022-01-26 10:30:00 -0600
1/26/229:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-01-24 11:00:00 -0600
1/24/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Early Learning Story Time
<p>Join us in-person at the library for a fun-filled story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.</p><p>In-person Early Learning Story Time will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month: Jan. 4 & 18, and Feb. 1 & 15.</p><p>This program is designed for children ages 2-5. Registration is limited to 10 families, and social distancing will be encouraged.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events">https://events.crlibrary.org/events</a></p> 2021-12-22 10:30:00 -0600
2/01/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>This early literacy nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds helps strengthen babies' and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, songs, repetition, story, and movement.</p><p>Registration for families with children is required and limited to 10 families per session. Social distancing will be encouraged. Playtime will be offered at the end of Mother Goose on the Loose for babies and toddlers.</p><p>Recorded sessions of Mother Goose on the Loose can be viewed on the Library's YouTube channel or Facebook page.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1sR2uNMigi3AbKBXgrpSM7dUBjatRJJJZzAr08Jxpkj5Rx15uUpGD-YR8" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/events</a></p> 2022-02-02 10:30:00 -0600
2/02/229:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-01-31 11:00:00 -0600
1/31/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>This early literacy nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds helps strengthen babies' and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, songs, repetition, story, and movement.</p><p>Registration for families with children is required and limited to 10 families per session. Social distancing will be encouraged. Playtime will be offered at the end of Mother Goose on the Loose for babies and toddlers.</p><p>Recorded sessions of Mother Goose on the Loose can be viewed on the Library's YouTube channel or Facebook page.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1sR2uNMigi3AbKBXgrpSM7dUBjatRJJJZzAr08Jxpkj5Rx15uUpGD-YR8" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/events</a></p> 2022-02-09 10:30:00 -0600
2/09/229:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>This early literacy nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds helps strengthen babies' and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, songs, repetition, story, and movement.</p><p>Registration for families with children is required and limited to 10 families per session. Social distancing will be encouraged. Playtime will be offered at the end of Mother Goose on the Loose for babies and toddlers.</p><p>Recorded sessions of Mother Goose on the Loose can be viewed on the Library's YouTube channel or Facebook page.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1sR2uNMigi3AbKBXgrpSM7dUBjatRJJJZzAr08Jxpkj5Rx15uUpGD-YR8" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/events</a></p> 2022-02-16 10:30:00 -0600
2/16/229:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>This early literacy nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds helps strengthen babies' and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, songs, repetition, story, and movement.</p><p>Registration for families with children is required and limited to 10 families per session. Social distancing will be encouraged. Playtime will be offered at the end of Mother Goose on the Loose for babies and toddlers.</p><p>Recorded sessions of Mother Goose on the Loose can be viewed on the Library's YouTube channel or Facebook page.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1sR2uNMigi3AbKBXgrpSM7dUBjatRJJJZzAr08Jxpkj5Rx15uUpGD-YR8" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/events</a></p> 2022-02-23 10:30:00 -0600
2/23/229:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Early Learning Story Time - Virtual
<p>Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.</p><p>Join us for a fun-filled, interactive story time live on Zoom! For everyone who can't attend our in-person story times this winter, we will repeat those stories on Zoom.</p><p>Register to receive an email link to the Zoom session the day before the program. This program is designed for children ages 2-5.</p><p>Register: https://events.crlibrary.org/events</p> 2021-12-22 10:30:00 -0600
2/08/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-12 11:00:00 -0600
2/28/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p><br></p> 2022-03-07 11:00:00 -0600
3/07/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-12 11:00:00 -0600
3/21/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Preschool Story Time
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p><br></p> 2022-03-28 11:00:00 -0500
3/28/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-02-07 11:00:00 -0600
2/07/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-02-14 11:00:00 -0600
2/14/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tuesday Tales
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-01-25 11:00:00 -0600
1/25/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Happy Valentine's Day Story Time
<p>Happy Valentine's Day! We will share this sentiment through stories, songs, and crafts!</p><p>This event is for young children and their caregivers.</p> 2021-12-08 11:15:00 -0600
2/12/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tuesday Tales
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-02-01 11:00:00 -0600
2/01/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
The Play with Rocky Bleier
<p><strong>Four-time Super Bowl champion Rocky Bleier performs his one-man show. <em>The Play</em>, based on his almost unbelievable life story, takes audiences into three bars from Bleier’s life where he tells stories of family, war, and the heart of Steeler Nation. Bleier recalls being selected in the 16th round of the 1968 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, only to be drafted one year later by the Army and sent to Vietnam. Severely injured, he was expected to never play football again. However, with personal determination and the encouragement of Steelers owner Art Rooney, Bleier was back at training camp in 1970 where he became an indispensable part of the Steelers dynasty with Super Bowl victories in 1975, 1976, 1979, and 1980. Journey through the decades of family anecdotes, tales of Steelers glory, and multimedia projections bringing Bleier’s remarkable story to life. Premiering in Pittsburgh in 2015, this heartfelt and inspiring memoir is perfect for sports fans of all ages.</strong></p> 2021-12-01 21:00:00 -06001/28/227:30 p.m.John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Tuesday Tales
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-12 11:00:00 -0600
3/01/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tuesday Tales
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-12 11:00:00 -0600
3/22/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tuesday Tales
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays.</p><p><br></p> 2022-03-29 11:00:00 -0500
3/29/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tuesday Tales
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-02-08 11:00:00 -0600
2/08/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Tuesday Tales
<p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-02-15 11:00:00 -0600
2/15/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Read Across America
<p>Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Youth Services Librarian Alicia will share two Cat in the Hat stories and kids will create a Cat in the Hat craft.</p><p>Young kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-12 16:45:00 -0600
3/02/224:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Doodlebugs: Morse's S.O.S.
<p>Your preschooler has been granted V.I.P. access! Each Doodlebugs <strong>virtual</strong> art class features a VERY INVENTIVE PAINTER: a well-known artist whose creative ingenuity changed the world.</p><p>Today we’ll celebrate the birthday of Samuel Morse, portrait artist and creator of Morse Code. We’ll turn his basic dot-and-dash code into a cool work of art.</p><p>Click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5695519009?pwd=NFpuVEJEOUdNZXNJWUY0ZjVKRE5ydz09"><strong>here</strong></a> to join us.</p><p>Supplies: You can use almost any mark-making art supplies for this project! Paint, crayons, markers, pencils, etc. Just be sure you have some paper or some other surface to mark on; Miss Erin will show you a version on black cardstock using colorful gel pens, and another on fuchsia scrapbook paper using chalk pastels. </p> 2022-01-18 11:15:00 -0600
4/27/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Doodlebugs: Renoir's Hands
<p>Your preschooler has been granted V.I.P. access! Each Doodlebugs virtual art class features a VERY INVENTIVE PAINTER: a well-known artist whose creative ingenuity changed the world.</p><p>Renoir suffered from arthritis in his hands later in life, so on his birthday today, we’ll see what it’s like to create a portrait using his unique method of holding a paintbrush.</p><p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5695519009?pwd=NFpuVEJEOUdNZXNJWUY0ZjVKRE5ydz09">Zoom link</a></p> 2022-01-06 11:15:00 -0600
2/23/2210:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Local Libraries LIT: Jennine Capó Crucet
<p>Local Libraries LIT (Listen, Initiate, Talk) will feature author<strong> Jennine Capó Crucet on January 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM</strong>. This is the fifth free <strong>virtual event</strong> in the series, which is offered by public libraries in Johnson County as well as the University of Iowa Libraries and Kirkwood Community College Libraries (Iowa City Campus) with support from the Community Foundation of Johnson County and The Tuesday Agency. The event is hosted online by the North Liberty Library.</p><p>As the daughter of Cuban immigrants, Jennine Capó Crucet was the first person in her family to be born in the United States. Her writing is full of biting humor as she ardently depicts her time as a first-generation college student, as well as the immigrant experience.</p><p>Jennine is the author of the critically acclaimed Make Your Home Among Strangers, which was a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice book and the winner of the 2016 International Latino Book Award. She is a recipient of an O. Henry Prize, the Picador Fellowship, and the Hillsdale Award for the Short Story. Jennine’s story collection, How to Leave Hialeah, won the Iowa Short Fiction Prize, the John Gardner Book Award, and the Devil’s Kitchen Reading Award. Jennine’s latest work, My Time Among the Whites: Notes from an Unfinished Education, investigates concepts of race, gender, immigration, and the “American dream” since the 2016 election. The Los Angeles Times calls My Time Among the Whites “remarkable,” and Bustle calls it “a must read.”</p><p>Jennine is a Contributing Opinion Writer for The New York Times, as well as an associate professor of English and ethnic studies at the University of Nebraska. In the years prior to becoming a professor, she worked as a college access counselor at One Voice, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that serves first-generation college students from low-income families.</p><p>“Crucet is an essential truth-teller, the whisper in your ear you should listen to, wise and funny as she tries to save your life.” ―Alexander Chee</p><p>The goal of Local Libraries LIT is to grow a thriving community which shines with diversity, equity, and inclusion. Open to the public.</p><p><strong>Reservations can be made here via the Iowa City Public Library: <a href="https://www.tinyurl.com/JennineLIT">tinyurl.com/JennineLIT</a></strong><br>Donations are appreciated but not required.</p><p><strong>Register now via the link above to receive the Zoom link for this event.</strong></p> 2022-01-06 20:00:00 -0600
1/26/227:00 p.m.University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Family History: Brickwalls and Finding Your Female Ancestors
<p>Female family members are many times our brick wall to further research. We will discover some of the tips and tricks used to find them, their families and how to develop their story to bring them to life. We will also explore other search techniques to breakdown and troubleshoot our brickwalls. Please bring a USB memory stick.</p> 2021-12-02 21:00:00 -06002/17/226:30 p.m.Kirkwood Center for Lifelong LearningCedar Rapids -
Play & Learn
<p>Parent Education Consortium and Hiawatha Public Library present a FREE 12-week interactive workshop that will explore how children learn through play! This workshop will include 60 minutes of child-directed free-play and a 30 minutes circle time including singing and dancing, a snack, and stories. Transportation and interpretation available upon request. The workshop is Thursdays February 17th-May 12th | 10:00-11:30 a.m and registration is required <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eixka84bde914b90&oseq=&c=&ch="><strong>here</strong></a>.</p> 2022-01-04 11:30:00 -0600
2/17/2210:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha