Exhibit Opening Celebration: ‘Making the Book, Past and Present’

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

Enjoy refreshments, curator remarks, and an open house in recognition of the spring 2024 Main Library Gallery exhibit, Making the Book, Past and Present, curated by Eric Ensley and Emily Martin. Event Schedule  4–6 p.m.: Reception and open house with curators Eric Ensley and Emily Martin 4:30 p.m.: Brief remarks from Ensley and Martin in the Main...

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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

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...

Book to Art Club

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

Last Wednesdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Book to Art Club is the last Wednesday of every month for preschool through 2nd Grade. Each month we will read a picture book and create custom art inspired by the story! 每月最后一个周三的Book to Art Club 阅读与创作活动面向K-2学生。每期活动我们将阅读一本绘本,并根据故事的主题创作自己的艺术作品! 为庆祝黑人历史月,今天我们将阅读一本关于著名民间艺术家 Clementine Hunter 的绘本《心中的艺术》(Art From Her Heart),之后我们将仿照她最著名的百日草作品进行自己的创作! --- Book to Art Club es...

Karaoke Dance Party

Live at the Dive! It's your turn to step up on the stage and show us what you got!

Drag Show @ Studio 13

Studio 13 13 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Show Starts @ 10:30 Dance floor opens up after.

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....

Teen Writing Hangout

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

4:00pm to 5:00pm In-person event + Online other Teen Center, Online Adam and Matthew from 1 Week Critique are here every Thursday to lead a Teen Writing workshop. If you love to write, or have considered it and have been too scared to try, now's your chance! Teen authors also have the opportunity to have their work...