Event Series Savage Worlds RPG- for Teens

Savage Worlds RPG- for Teens

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

Tuesday -6:00pm to 8:00pm Meeting Room E We're currently looking for new players for the role playing game, Savage Worlds. All skills levels are welcome. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. Cosponsor Cosponsor Name: Josh Christain

Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States

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

The root of the Russo-Ukrainian War is not geopolitical competition, but the multifaceted divergence between Ukraine and Russia over the past 30 years. As Ukraine consolidated a competitive political system and a distinct pro-European identity, Russia reverted back to authoritarianism, refused to accept Ukraine's right to forge its own course, and came to see it...

Free

Original Mature Groovers

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Wednesday, February 21st, 12:00pm Location: Assembly Room of the Iowa City Senior Center Hosts: Albert Abreu, LaTasha DeLoach Formerly known as the Elders of Color, this group aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for older people of color to share their diverse perspectives and stories and foster new connections. Through regular meetings and...

Free

Family & Friends Dementia Education Class

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Thursday, February 22, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Room 302 Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, especially when faced with the unknowns of the disease. This free class, presented by staff from Bickford Home Care, will help to offer insight and support to family and friends as they adjust to...

Free

Flight Around the World to End Polio

Iowa City Senior Center 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Thursday, February 22, 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) Presenters: John Ockenfels and Peter Teahan, local pilots Our presenters, local pilots John Ockenfels and Peter Teahan, left Cedar Rapids in May to fly around the world in a private plane. The purpose of this flight was to raise awareness of polio as a...

Free
Event Series NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free
Event Series Free Coworking Friday @ MERGE

Free Coworking Friday @ MERGE

Merge Iowa City 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, United States

Join us at MERGE for Free Coworking Friday from 8am – 5pm – Final Friday of every month! Interested in joining a coworking space? Come try out MERGE in downtown Iowa City! MERGE offers open workspaces, complimentary coffee, speedy WiFi powered by ImOn, and much more. Learn more about coworking with us » mergeic.com

Free
Event Series Chinese Bilingual Storytime

Chinese Bilingual Storytime

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

10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us every Monday for a special Chinese Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Fang! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and fun crafts in Chinese and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us. 每周一请与少儿部图书馆员王芳一起加入我们的中英双语故事会!我们将阅读中英文绘本,分享儿歌,童谣和趣味手工。欢迎各年龄段的小朋友们和看护者参加活动。 ¡Ven a la biblioteca cada lunes para disfrutar de una hora...

Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

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

Write at the Stanley is a monthly workshop series that explores different approaches to ekphrastic writing, the art of creative writing inspired by visual art. The Stanley Museum of Art provides the perfect backdrop for this form of expression with its stunning collection of art. Writers can engage with the art in the galleries as they delve into...