Local Kids and Family Events
Have the little ones with you? These things to do are kid-friendly and family oriented! From community meet ups to educational outings at museums, outdoors, or sports and recreation activities.
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Women's Caregiver Coffee
<p>A support group for female caregivers. Share you story, network with other female caregivers and learn caregiving tips. No registration required. To learn more or request Zoom information, call 319-221-8866 or email fcgc@mercycare.org.</p> 2023-09-13 15:00:00 -0500
10/10/23 @ 1:30 p.m.Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & DementiaCedar Rapids -
LADOS (Life After Death of Spouse)
<p>LADOS (LIfe After Death of Spouse)</p><p>A grief support group that meets the second Tuesday afternoon of each month for fellowship, support, socialization and special guest speakers. </p><p>Bonnie Fritz 319-396-4968</p> 2023-10-10 16:00:00 -050010/10/23 @ 2:00 p.m.St. Mark's Lutheran ChurchMarion -
Curator Guided Tour of 'Hey Buddy, I'm Bill'
<p>Join co-curators Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier for a special guided tour of the <em>Hey Buddy, I'm Bill</em> exhibition in the University of Iowa Libraries' Main Library Gallery! All are welcome to attend this free event.</p><p>About the exhibit:<em> Hey Buddy, I'm Bill </em>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights. </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 Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or <a href="mailto:sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu">sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</a>.</em> </p> 2023-08-22 17:00:00 -0500
10/10/23 @ 4:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Welcome to Medicare
<p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17296" target="_blank"><strong>Tuesday, October 10, 5:30-7:30 pm Saturday</strong></a></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17297" target="_blank"><strong>December 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 </strong></a></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/activity/search/detail/17296?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p>Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Do you know your options for receiving Medicare benefits? Do you want to better understand how Medicare works with other health insurance options? This two-hour Welcome to Medicare seminar, offered by Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors, provides an overview of traditional Medicare benefits (Parts A and B, prescription drug plans (Part D), and Medicare supplements), as well as the growing array of Medicare Advantage plans. As a service of the State of Iowa, SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies, or agents.</p> 2023-09-15 19:30:00 -0500
10/10/23 @ 5:30 p.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Art & Craft Time
<p>On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, between 6:30-7:30 p.m. MPL will have art and crafting supplies available for kids to use. This will be a passive program, so patrons can drop in for 15 minutes or stay the whole hour!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.<br><br><br></p><p><br></p> 2023-10-10 19:30:00 -050010/10/23 @ 6:30 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill
<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></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 Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-10-11 18:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Sanctuary
<p>Artist Zuzka Vaclavik presents a series of paintings on wood panels in <em>Sanctuary</em> which takes inspiration from Slovak folk art patterns.</p><p>Zuzka Vaclavik is a dual citizen of the United States and Slovakia as her parents escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia in the early 1980s. She grew up in Germany where she took art lessons from a Czech painter. Her passion and curiosity for new experiences led her to pursue her development as an artist in the Far East. Zuzka lived in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia for two years before beginning her graduate school studies. Vaclavik has exhibited her work in New York, California, Cambodia, Germany, Austria, and across the United States.</p><p>Cost: $0-10</p> 2023-10-11 16:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 9:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit
<p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-10-11 16:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 9:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Baby Storytime
<p>Join us for Baby Storytime in the Youth Programming Room every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards babies newborn - 18 months old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-10-11 10:00:00 -050010/11/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Baby and Toddler Story Time
<p>Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.</p> 2023-10-11 10:30:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 9:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Expressive Arts
<p>A blend of stories, movement, art, music, and drama!</p><p>Join us for a story time that provides children with tools to better handle their feelings or inner conflicts. This program is presented in collaboration with Tanager Place.</p> 2023-08-02 10:30:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2023-10-11 16:00:00 -050010/11/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cory Christiansen
<p>His mixed media works are efforts to answer big questions such as how we came about, what our purpose is, and what our history tells us about ourselves and our future. Christiansen uses conceptual pieces, historical reference, and aesthetic means in his explorations. The character of his work is continually changing based on his perpetual search for innovative technology, novel techniques, and inspiration from mentors, past and present.</p><p>Christiansen explains, “One of my favorite Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti quotes is, ‘I've always loved history. It made perfect sense that I would end up being a dinosaur.’ Jon embraced the prehistoric practice of mark making, that basic act of creation, that is innately human and central to personal fulfillment. His enthusiasm, dedication to his art, and indomitable spirit inspired resurrection of my own dinosaur instincts, for which I am eternally grateful.”</p><p>Christiansen’s exhibition opens on August 10, 2023 and runs through March 10, 2024. The public is invited to meet the artist during the free reception from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th.</p> 2023-10-11 17:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Mauricio Lasansky: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
<p>For more than forty years, Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky - head of Printmaking in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Iowa. The Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection includes over 40 prints by Lasansky, some of which were produced with assistance from Fasanelli-Cawelti. The influence of the master’s portraits is evident in his students’ work, including that of Fasanelli-Cawelti.</p><p><br></p> 2023-10-11 17:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Art Exhibit: "Animalia" by Maggie Vandewalle
<p><span itemprop="description">Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Animalia”</em>, a solo exhibition in the 2nd floor gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></span></p><p>“Animalia is a term used to describe any multicellular living thing, from the very real possibility of a tipsy bumble bee to the slightly more fantastical phenomenon known as a battycat (though the science may still be out on that last). When used as a title for this show, it allows for the continuing exploration of fur, feather and fin with just a whiff of story around the edges. While growing up, if I wasn’t outside, I would spend most of my time with my nose in books. From a young age I fervently hoped that if I looked hard enough or sat still long enough, I would discover all the talking animals and hidden doorways I knew to exist from the likes of Tolkien and Carroll. Instead I came to know mice and spiders and toads, as I roamed in the fields and woods around my home. It wasn’t until I was older that I understood the real magic had been in the fields themselves and the creatures I was privy to have watched while patiently waiting. As an artist I depict animals and their environments realistically but with quirks, a bit of humor and always with great respect”</p><p>Maggie Vandewalle was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1981, she received an art scholarship to the University of Iowa where she worked toward a BFA in printmaking. After college, she gravitated to watercolor—a medium she uses almost exclusively today. She recalls a childhood divided between two passions—an insatiable love of reading and a profound fascination for the natural world. These early interests are the foundation for her paintings of whimsical creatures; their antics often bring a smile or a feeling that one has walked into the middle of a remarkable journey.</p><p>.www.gildedpeargallery.com/animalia</p><p><br></p> 2023-10-11 17:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: Jim Ochs 45 Years of Work
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is excited to present "<em>Jim Ochs: 45 years of Work”</em>, a posthumous solo exhibition in the main gallery. <u>Exhibition on view August 14-October 28, 2023</u></p><p><strong>James Ochs (1943-2022)</strong></p><p>James Ochs was an artist, teacher, civil servant, veteran of a foreign conflict and Iowa resident for 50 years. He was inspired by art from all over the globe and transposed various styles into his own work. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, James gained print experience at Blacks Print Studio in New York City, where he worked in collage and paint at the Art Student League. He received his B.A. in painting at Colorado State University and went on to earn an M.A. and M.F.A in printmaking and drawing from the University of Iowa. After his education, he launched a successful independent art career that saw him utilize painting and printmaking techniques while exploring a wide breadth of topics and imagery. Art fairs and galleries were James’ passion, he enjoyed meeting patrons and other artists, often trading his works for others. His diverse catalogue spans portraits, landscapes, fantasy imagery and reworked tributes to other artists.</p><p>“I contrast things within the figure, something different, to make it more poetic and mystical, as opposed to something very classical,” said Ochs of the work.</p><p>Ochs’ work can be found in prominent art collections around the U.S., including the Des Moines Art Center; Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine, IA; Farm Bureau, Des Moines, IA; Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; Harvard College, Cambridge, MA; and Brown University, Providence, RI. Featured in over 120 national, regional and solo shows nationwide, his works have received numerous awards, including the Coconut Grove Art Exhibition, Coconut Grove, FL; and the Winter Park Art Festival, Winter Park, FL.</p><p><br></p><p> www.gildedpeargallery.com/jim-ochs-45-years-of-work</p> 2023-10-11 17:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti: The Man Filled with Music
<p>In this first major exhibition of Fasanelli-Cawelti’s work since his passing in 2021, the artist’s love of music, playing the trumpet, and performing with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra and Mad Creek Mudcats permeate into this body of work. A true Renaissance man, art, music, philosophy, literature, and history were part of his everyday life. </p><p>For more than fourteen years, Fasanelli-Cawelti served as assistant to the world renowned printmaker Mauricio Lasansky. A selection of Lasansky’s portraits from the permanent collection will be on view on the second floor of the gallery from September 21, 2023 through January 28, 2024.</p><p><br></p> 2023-10-11 17:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Muscatine Art CenterMuscatine -
Free Family Help and Resources
<p>Our volunteers can help you find and search your family tree. Use our free premium websites like Ancestry. My Heritage, etc. Enter at the back northwest door</p> 2023-09-26 13:00:00 -050010/11/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids FamilySearch CenterCedar Rapids -
Toddler Time
<p>Join us for Toddler Time in the Youth Programming Room every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared towards children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers! This fun early literacy activity is the perfect time to practice your child's literacy skills while socializing with other children!</p><p>*Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times in the Marion Public Library. Children learn by watching others, so please engage in the storytime activities and silence your mobile devices!</p><p>Please see the library's events calendar -- <a href="https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events">marionpubliclibrary.org/events</a> -- for the most up-to-date information regarding programming and events.</p> 2023-10-11 11:00:00 -050010/11/23 @ 10:30 a.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> 2023-09-20 11:30:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 10:30 a.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
<p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-10-11 16:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-10-11 16:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection<br><br><br></p> 2023-10-11 16:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-10-11 16:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Practical Planning for End of Life
<p><strong>Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr., North Liberty</strong></p><p>This discussion group will answer general questions about end-of-life planning and also cover a specific topic each week, such as starting an end-of-life conversation with important people in my life, burial options, designing a death plan, responding to a diagnosis of a terminal disease, and creating my celebration of life.</p> 2023-10-11 14:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw HouseNorth Liberty -
Parenting Young Children: KIds-n-Canvas
<p>Kids-N-Canvas is a free, 6-week family learning group designed for families with young children. Each session begins with a family meal, followed by a caregiver session, and finished with a fun family art project. Assistance with transportation and interpretation available upon request.</p><p>This workshop is presented by Family Learning Connection.</p><p>Registration is required<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv7BBHMBoragcEpYPkc5IQOvT-nGz-J7feEMHzEMP0szcpyA/viewform?pli=1"><strong> here</strong></a>. </p> 2023-10-11 19:30:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 5:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Rosie the Riveters of Iowa Presentation
<div data-block-type="text"><p>Come learn more about Iowa's own women who went to work during WW2 with local historian and author Linda McCann.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Rosie the Riveter was the term given to the women who went to work during WWII. Most of the women went with hopes that would bring their husband or family members home sooner. Many women from Iowa went to the West Coast to work in plants that manufactured airplanes, tanks, and battleships.</p><p>A large number of women remained in Iowa and worked doing the same work here. The author was surprised how much production work went on in Iowa. Linda was able to speak with women who went to the coast and those who remained in Iowa and shares their memories in her book.</p><p>The author will be selling books after the event. Books are $20 each cash/check only.</p></div> 2023-07-03 19:00:00 -0500
10/11/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Annual Fall All-Church Rummage Sale
<p><strong>You are Invited to attend the Annual Fall All-Church Rummage Sale 2023<br></strong>WHAT: Quality merchandise at bargain prices. Something for everyone!<br>WHERE: Noelridge Christian Church @ 7111 C Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids<br>WHEN: Thursday, October 12 from 8-1<br>Friday, October 13 from 8-2<br> Saturday, October 14 from 8-Noon. $4 Bag Day.</p> 2023-09-26 01:00:00 -050010/12/23 @ 8:00 a.m.Noelridge Christian ChurchCedar Rapids -
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill
<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></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 Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-10-12 18:00:00 -0500
10/12/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Thursday Forum - Philosophy Through Film
<div title="Page 1"><p>Philosophers have long used speculative storytelling to investigate humanity’s fundamental questions. For more than a century, filmmakers have also posed such philosophical questions. This forum, presented by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy Tom Javoroski, examines philosophical questions and answers presented in movies and television shows and what famous philosophers have had to say about those same issues. Each session in this month-long series will examine a different topic in philosophy.</p></div> 2023-08-10 11:30:00 -0500
10/12/23 @ 9:00 a.m.Coe CollegeCedar Rapids