World Wednesday: Mexican Tejido Fiesta

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

Wednesday, July 3, 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! Step into the vibrant world of Mexican weaving at Tejido Fiesta, where ancient...

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

Totally Tweens: Maud Lewis Folk Art Birdhouse

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

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...