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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 with the library and the local Amnesty International group by sharing your love of reading and our freedom to read. We'll have crafts and activities to share with book lovers of all ages.</p> 2023-09-20 19:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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