NEA Big Read | Discussion of “Beloved” with DK Nnuro

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us for four discussions of Toni Morrison's Beloved and the exhibition it's a fine thing, led by the Stanley’s curator of special projects and author of What Napoleon Could Not Do, Derek (DK) Nnuro. Register for each session by clicking the dates below, capped at 30 participants:  Feb. 15 (Pages 1 - 59) March 8 (Pages 60 -...

The IYWP 15th Birthday Trivia Night Fundraiser!

The IYWP is turning 15! Celebrate with a night of trivia and a silent auction at The Green House on May 12th from 7p-9p! We'll quiz your knowledge of literature and life fifteen years ago! Grab your flip phone and help us bring 15 more years of IYWP programming to Iowa City and Beyond! We...

$5 – $10

Books to Cooks Club: The Perfect Sushi

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

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 -4:00pm to 5:00pm +  Storytime Room Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for a new Books to Cooks Club, where read a picture book and make a delicious after school snack from the story! This program is for preschool-6th grade. For our last Books to Cooks Club of the school...

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...

Junk Journaling: DIY Scrapbook Exploration

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

with PS1 Gallery Team member Ally Swim Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, 5-7 pm meet at PS1 Close House free for PS1 members, suggested donation for others Walk near Ralston Creek, observe interaction between litter & nature, and create a catalog/field guide inspired scrapbook! Join PS1 Gallery Team member Ally Swim on a walk near Ralston...

Free – $20

Totally Tweens: Scientweens

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

Thursday, May 15, 2025 -4:00pm to 5:00pm +  Storytime Room Don't just learn science - DO science with the UI Science Booster Club! This event is for 3rd-6th graders. 与UI科学促进会一起动手进行科学实践, 面向3-6年级同学。 If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public.