6:00pm to 8:00pm Digital Media Lab Do you knit, crochet, spin, punch needle, embroider? Bring your current project and join us the last Thursday of the month for an evening of conversation and fiber arts of all kinds. Whether you're new the hobby or a seasoned veteran, all people of any age, gender, or ability are invited!...
The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It is an open-air market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Chauncey Swan Park, and on E. Washington St. in downtown Iowa City. The market runs from May through October. We strive to serve culturally and economically diverse populations by...
REGISTER FOR JUNE 29 WE JUST CAN’T GET OVER OURSELVES! Beppie Weiss will share her drawing experience of the human body. She has drawn and painted hundreds, maybe thousands, of portraits and people drawings, and will help you improve your own drawing skills. Our goal will be to understand how it all comes together, and...
Monday, July 1, 2024 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Join us every Monday from 2-3 pm for a program featuring items we make! This Monday we will be making tiny canvases. Once you're done, you will leave your art here at the library to display for a tiny art show!...
Monday, July 1, 2024 -1:00pm to 3:00pm Teen Center Create your very own distinctive cosmetic or tote bag using iron-on transfers and the Cricut. All supplies will be provided for this event and no experience is needed. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open...
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Elementary-age kids are invited to join us each Tuesday at 1:00 to learn a little bit about a fun skill or hobby that maybe they haven’t tried before! We have experts from the community here to teach you the basics! Learn...
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 -6:00pm to 8:00pm Meeting Room A Register27 of 30 registered Stop by to make the candle of your dreams! We’ll be melting and pouring soy wax into small glass containers, then personalizing with color, scent, shimmer, and sparkles! Cotton and wood wicks, wick anchors, scent, and glittery goodness will be provided. Participants are...
The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It is an open-air market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Chauncey Swan Park, and on E. Washington St. in downtown Iowa City. The market runs from May through October. We strive to serve culturally and economically diverse populations by...
Saturday, July 6, 2024 -4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals inspired by her Nova Scotia surroundings, Maud Lewis’ iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. In addition to creating paintings for sale, Lewis completely covered the inside of her 100-square-foot tiny home with colorful painted...
Sunday, July 7, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Create a colorful and delicious (looking) ice cream cone that won't melt in the heat! We'll have lots of fun craft supplies to make the paper ice cream treat of your dreams! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with...
Monday, July 8, 2024 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Join us every Monday from 2-3 pm for a program featuring items we make! This Monday we will be painting kindness rocks! 每周一下午2-3点和我们一起手工创作！ 本周活动内容是石头绘画。 Únete a nosotros todos los lunes de 2 a 3 pm para un programa destacando los artículos...
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world! Kokeshi (こけし, 小芥子) are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs...
