Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell...
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...
Address: 28 S. Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240 Date(s): Mondays, Feb 5, 1-2 pm Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom), No Membership Required, Free Register online or call: 319-356-5220 Connie Mutel has been a lifelong student of the natural world. She has authored 15+ books and a series about the effect of agriculture...
Come celebrate the Chinese New Year at Prairie Lights! Writers' Workshop alum Aaron Hwang will read from and talk about his books The Chinese Zodiac: And Other Paths to Luck, Riches & Prosperity and a brand new children's version, A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac: Animal Horoscopes, Legendary Myths, and Practical Uses for Ancient Wisdom. In the books,...
National Book Award Finalist and bestselling author Bonnie Jo Campbell will read from her fierce, mesmerizing novel about exceptional women and the soul of a small town, The Waters. "Campbell has been exploring hardship, especially the hardships that independent and exploratory women have to work through, for most of her writing career. She knows that unexpected...
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...
Join us with Iowa City author Steve Sherman, who will read from his latest book, A Bass Reeves Adventure: Give Me the Warrant. Enjoy the riveting true tale of Bass Reeves on the trail of his own son who discovers much more than he bargained for in the wild untamed Indian Territory of Oklahoma. "In 1902 Bass...
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 12, 1:00-2:00pm Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) Lori Erickson will speak about her new book, Every Step is Home: A Spiritual Geography from Appalachia to Alaska, a memoir about spiritual sites and experiences in the United States. From California redwoods and South Dakota's Buffalo Roundup to New Mexico's Chaco Canyon, she explores the themes...
