Story Jam

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Meeting Room A, Online StoryJAM is a music and movement program designed to model, encourage, and facilitate music-making as an early literacy skill. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Masks are required for all individuals over the age of two. Social distancing between groups in attendance is encouraged. In order...

Kids Spring Break Paint with Brush and Barrel: Monet’s Water Lilies

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -2:00pm to 3:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Kids in 1st-6th grade are invited to join in a special spring break paint along with Stevie from Brush and Barrel! We will be recreating the famous Water Lilies painting by Monet with acrylic paint! Spots are limited to 50 kids...

Broadsides: Creative and Independent Techniques

IC Press Co-op at Public Space One 225 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

REGISTER HERE Have you ever wanted to make a broadside of your own writing? Or of somebody else’s? A broadside is basically a fancy word for poster — and broadsides have historically been used as a way to cheaply disseminate writing! There are infinite ways to make a broadside — one-of-a-kinds and editions — and in this...

$100

Karaoke Dance Party

Live at the Dive! It's your turn to step up on the stage and show us what you got!

Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt

Downtown Iowa City 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...

$10

Bracelet Making for Elementary Age Kids

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Thursday, March 14, 2024 -1:00pm to 3:00pm Storytime Room Pop into the Storytime Room this afternoon to make bracelets for a friend or yourself! We'll have embroidery thread and all types of beads to make a fun colorful bracelet! 欢迎来到儿童活动室为朋友或自己制作有趣的彩珠手链! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This...

Writing with 1-Week-Critique for Middle and High Schoolers

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Thursday 4:00pm to 5:00pm In-person event + Online other Teen Center Adam from 1 Week Critique is here every Thursday to lead a Teen Writing workshop. If you love to write or have considered it and have been too scared to try, now's your chance! Teen authors also have the opportunity to have their work featured at...

Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt

Downtown Iowa City 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...

$10

Book Babies

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

10:30am to 11:00am In-person event + Online other Join us in person for Book Babies! Let's have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed to stimulate your infant's language development and is geared towards ages 0-2 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Book Babies will meet...

Spring BINGO

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Friday, March 15, 2024 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Spring is finally here! Finish off the week of Spring Break with Spring BINGO, also known as SPRINGO! Come at 1:00 and try your luck at winning a round. We will have a ton of cool prizes! All ages are welcome! ------------...