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, September 15, 2024 -2:00pmย toย 4:00pm +ย Storytime Room Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic American Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) so we are celebrating with a fun coloring activity for all ages! National Hispanic American Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage...
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -4:00pmย toย 5:00pm Storytime Room Join us for the exciting World Club on the third Tuesday of every month! Discover a new world culture each time through engaging stories, games, crafts, activities, and even delicious food. All ages and backgrounds are welcome! Itโs your chance to step into the spotlight and become a...
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 -5:00pmย toย 6:00pm Teen Center Amanda from Bur Oak Land Trust will be teaching a workshop on using cyanotype paper to create beautiful sun prints. All supplies will be provided and no experience in necessary. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event...
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 with odorless solvents. It is suggested that artists...
Friday, September 20, 2024 -5:30pmย toย 6:30pm Meeting Room A, Children's Room Families are welcome to join us for a family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration featuring "Guess the Soda" games, Lebkuchenherz (gingerbread heart cookie) decorating, Polka dancing, pretzel necklace-making, temporary tattoos, some fun Oktoberfest-style games, and more! This is a drop-in event with lots of activity options! If you...
The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It isย 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...
Beppie Weissย 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 be able to draw it with more accuracy. There will...
Sunday, September 22, 2024 -2:00pmย toย 4:00pm Storytime Room To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, weโre getting crafty with papel picado! This Mexican tradition involves creating colorful, cut-paper designs that brighten up any occasion. Come join us and make your own papel picado creations! Para celebrar el mes de la Herencia Hispana, ยกnos vamos a poner artรญsticos haciendo...
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 -4:00pmย toย 5:00pm Storytime Room Book to Art Club is the fourth Tuesday of every month for school age children. Each month we will read a picture book and create custom art inspired by the story! This week is Banned Books Week, where we celebrate the freedom to read and recognize current and...
Ten Thousand Villages hosts our 8th annual Fair Tradeย Rug Event Ten Thousand Villages hosts Bunyaad rugs for a five day event.ย Bunyaad is a fair tradeย job creation program for men and women equally, ensuring economic independence for 850 families inย rural Pakistan.ย Classic to Contemporary, hand knotted, heirloom quality wool rugs.ย Tribals, Bokharas, Persians & Kilims. From 2'x3' to...
6:00pmย toย 8:00pm Digital Media Lab Do you knit, crochet, spin, punch needle, embroider? ย Bring your current project and join us the last Thursday of the month for an evening of conversation and fiber arts of all kinds.ย Whether you're new the hobby or a seasoned veteran, all people of any age, gender, or ability are invited!...
