Monday, March 4, 2024 -1:00pm to 3:00pm Storytime Room School's Out! Join us for a special screening of The Little Mermaid in the Storytime Room. While you enjoy the movie, we will have "Under the Sea" crafts to make and take! 今天的学区假期和我们一起观看影片《小美人鱼》，并参加海底生物主题的手工活动。 If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the...
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...
Thursday, March 7, 2024 -4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Recognize Women's History Month by learning about a female STEM pioneer and creating your own mini version of her groundbreaking invention! Learn about Jeanne Villepreaux-Power, a seamstress-turned-scientist who invented the aquarium in 1832, through a read-aloud of a picture book biography about her life entitled "The Girl Who...
REGISTER | MAR 7 REGISTER | MAR 21 The Thursday night life drawing group in memory of our dear friend, Phil Dorothy. Bring your own drawing materials which can include graphite, charcoal, pastels or watercolors. Drawing boards and easels will be available. Water-based oils and acrylics will be allowed. Solvent based oils may be used...
Open Studio at the Iowa City Press Co-op is the second Saturday of each month from 12-4pm. Drop by for a free studio tour, or sign up to use ICPC studio equipment for the afternoon. The afternoon of studio use costs $20 for non-members and $10 for PS1 members, and advanced registration is strongly encouraged....
Sunday, March 10, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room The holy month of Ramadan begins at the first sighting of the crescent moon this evening. The hallmark of Ramadan is a month-long, dawn-to-sunset fast that ends with Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast), when there is much feasting and celebration! The crescent moon symbolizes this important...
Monday, March 11, 2024 -3:30pm to 4:30pm Storytime Room Join us to hear a read-aloud of the book "She Stitched the Stars: A Story of Ellen Harding Baker's Solar System Quilt" and create our own hand-stitched constellation cards. Ellen, an Iowa storekeeper's wife and a mother, had a curiosity that reached far beyond the stratosphere. Today, Baker's...
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...
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...
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...
Sunday, March 17, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Join us for an enchanting beaded butterfly workshop! Transform colorful beads into stunning winged creations, and flutter away with your personalized masterpiece. Don't miss the chance to let your creativity take a flight! 请参加今天的串珠蝴蝶手工坊。用各色彩珠创作成带翅的蝴蝶翩翩起舞，和您的创造力一起飞翔吧！ Únete a nosotros en un encantador taller de mariposas con cuentas! Transforma coloridas cuentas...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 -4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Join us for the exciting World Club on the third Tuesday of every month! Each month we will explore a unique world culture through fun stories, games, crafts, activities, or even delicious food. All children under 12 and their caregivers are welcome! Get ready to celebrate the arrival...
