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Event Series Making the Book, Past and Present

Making the Book, Past and Present

University of Iowa Main Library, Main Gallery 125 West Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....

Event Series Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

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

In-person event + Online other Join us every Tuesday for a special Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Raquel! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us. Masks are required for all individuals over the age of two. Social...

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Xochitl Gonzalez in conversation with Kevin Brockmeier

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Writers' Workshop graduate and New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming Xochitl Gonzalez will read from her new novel, Anita de Monte Laughs Last. She will be joined in conversation by author Kevin Brockmeier. Anita de Monte Laughs Last has been called by LitHub, "a dynamic exploration of love, art, and power," and has been called "incandescent" by Publisher's Weekly. ...

Event Series Making the Book, Past and Present

Making the Book, Past and Present

University of Iowa Main Library, Main Gallery 125 West Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....

Event Series World Club

World Club

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

Tuesdays, 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 ages and backgrounds welcome!

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Girls Who Code Club

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

Tuesday -4:00pm to 5:00pm Digital Media Lab Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where students learn to see themselves as...

World Club: Blooming Headbands

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

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...

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

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Nam Le & Daniel Khalastchi

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Writers' Workshop alumni Nam Le and Daniel Khalastchi will read from their new books of poetry.  Name Le will read from 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem.  "With a cool outsider’s eye, Nam Le takes the English language to pieces and reassembles it with a virtuoso ease not seen since Finnegans Wake. There is wit aplenty,...

Guest Chamber Recital

University of Iowa, Voxman Music Building 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Voxman Music Building Recital Hall - VOX 2301 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Guest Chamber Recital: Salley Koo, violin; and Alexander Solomon, piano Salley Koo, violin Alexander Solomon, piano This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A30973 This concert is free and open to the public.

Event Series Making the Book, Past and Present

Making the Book, Past and Present

University of Iowa Main Library, Main Gallery 125 West Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....

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...