Full steam ahead for Lego and BRIO train fun with Dan Daly. Stop in at MERGE on the pedmall and play all day! (136 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, next to the library and playground)          

At FilmScene at The Chauncey Join us for a celebration of children's literature and writing! Books, author readings, writing workshops, film screenings, crafts, costume characters, and more! Coralville Public Library | Iowa City Public Library | PaperPie | Scattergood Friends School | Sidekick Coffee & Books | The Book End | The Iowa Children's Museum |

Children can free draw with Iowa City artist Matt Laux. Matt is a father, chef, and artist, inviting everyone to be creative and joyful. We will provide the paper and drawing tools, you provide the creativity!

Kids, this is your chance to make snapshots extra special! Everyone's art will get a spot in the magazine, but one person will get to be our cover -- and it could be you! snapshots is the University of Iowa's literary magazine for children! The journal is written, produced, edited, and published by undergraduate/graduate students

  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to chase your dinner up a wall? Or see heat? Or smell with your tongue? Join us to interact with live reptiles, learn how they experience the world, then explore your ideas through the very human act of creative writing. Prepare to slither and scribble with a

The Iowa Children's Museum Sing Along will feature creature sounds, animal songs and dancing for the whole family!

Join us as local children’s book authors share their newest stories, answer questions, and sign books. Explore each author’s table, where a variety of books for young readers will be available for purchase. If you are a local children’s book author interested in participating, tables are available at no cost; however, space is limited. To

Bring your camera and snap a picture with Clifford and Frog & Toad

Hop on over to meet some of the coolest frogs, toads, and salamanders around! Join Toadally Awesome Pets’ Mobile Amphibian Education Center for a hands-on open house where kids and families can explore the amazing world of amphibians up close. You’ll get to see and touch a variety of live amphibians on display, learn fun

Join your favorite librarians for a very special storytime!  

  Bring your camera and snap a picture with Clifford and Frog & Toad!

Students in grades 1 through 8 in Corridor area districts have been invited to submit writing to One Book Two Book! Those submissions are evaluated by a team at ACT in Iowa City. Grade-level winners will be selected in two categories: The Write Stuff, which is judged based on language, clarity, structure, and emotional impact.