Tuesday, November 14, 2023 -6:00pm to 8:00pm Meeting Room D All writers are welcome to join us at The Violet Realm where we talk about all things fantasy and science fiction. Are you a new writer starting on your first book? Are you an experienced author who's looking to spruce up your work? Then join us for...
Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program alum Darius Stewart will read from Be Not Afraid of My Body: A Lyrical Memoir. "Darius Stewart is a charming, searching, and unflinching interlocutor, whether he's speaking through the book's presiding influence, Essex Hemphill, or regaling the reader with messy hookups and botched attempts to snort coke through a cigarette. Calling Be Not Afraid...
Thursday 4:00pm to 5:00pm In-person event + Online other Teen Center Adam from 1 Week Critique is 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 featured at...
10:30am to 11:00am In-person event + Online other Join us in person for Book Babies! Let's have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed to stimulate your infant's language development and is geared towards ages 0-2 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Book Babies will meet...
Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: In Praise of Dharmadatu' by Nagarjuna Sundays, 9:30-10:15am Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’ This poetic work from the great 2nd century Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna shows us how buddha nature exists in all beings, and how it can be gradually uncovered by those who...
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...
Monday, February 19, 1:00-2:00pm Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) Linda and Doug Paul will discuss A Writing Household. Both enjoy writing, have been engaged in the weekly practice a long time, and attend writing groups. You will hear about Linda and Doug's individual writing process and hear some of their work. This program series is co-sponsored by...
Please join us with the UIowa Office of the Vice President for Research for a special reading and reception as part of the Book Matters Series, celebrating Writers' Workshop Faculty member and New York Times bestselling author Margot Livesey. Livesey will read from her new novel, The Road From Belhaven, and be joined in conversation by Workshop...
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!
Thursday 4:00pm to 5:00pm In-person event + Online other Teen Center Adam from 1 Week Critique is 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 featured at...
10:30am to 11:00am In-person event + Online other Join us in person for Book Babies! Let's have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed to stimulate your infant's language development and is geared towards ages 0-2 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Book Babies will meet...
Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Christina Cooke will read from her enthralling debut novel, Broughtupsy. She will be joined in conversation by fellow alum Sarah Thankam Mathews. (Broughtupsy is) “A luminous tale of a latter-day Antigone who navigates grief, love, death, sex, violence, language, queerness, race, and three countries with courage, joy, and a tender heart. Broughtupsy is an instant classic...
