I Hear a Búho with Raquel MacKay

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

I Hear a Búho is a rhyming story with text in English and Spanish, which encompasses language, the parent-child bond, nature, and the benefit of being still, and listening. A mother and daughter are snuggling together on their porch, listening to the sounds of the night. A girl makes animal calls and her mother responds

Middle School Writing Jam…And That’s When Things Got Weird…

The Tuesday Agency 404 E College St, Unit 408, Iowa City, IA

  Loading… Featuring guest author, Mike Meginnis Meginnis is the author of Drowning Practice (2022, Ecco) and Fat Man and Little Boy (2014, Black Balloon). His short fiction and essays have appeared in Hobart, PANK, The Lifted Brow, Recommended Reading, Booth, The Pinch, The Collagist, The Sycamore Review, Fanzine, American Book Review, and Writer's Digest.

A Visit with Owl Friends

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

Head upstairs to Theater 3 for Owls! Meet real live owls and learn about their fascinating behaviors and habitats from an expert handler. Discover what makes these majestic birds so extraordinary in this engaging, family-friendly event!

Animal Poems from IC Speaks

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

  IC Speaks poets will perform their own original poems about animals, along with some classics. IC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain an inclusive, thriving spoken-word poetry community in Iowa City that empowers youth from all backgrounds to speak their truths. Learn more at IC Speaks :: Iowa City Poetry

Readers Theater with the Montessori School of Iowa City

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

Montessori School of Iowa City’s elementary students present a readers’ theatre inspired by the Montessori Second Great Lesson: The Coming of Life. Montessori Elementary students are encouraged to be curious and wonder while developing an understanding of the Universe as a whole. This impressionistic Readers' Theater invites children to initially learn about how life came

Workshop – Today We Celebrate (Or Not!)

The Tuesday Agency 404 E College St, Unit 408, Iowa City, IA

Looking for silly ways to be happy in spite of it all? Join us for a two hour workshop where we'll use writing to find and celebrate all the ways we come together in our lives – from the perfect bubble tea, to binge watching our favorite series, family dinner, or sitting with our friends

Maisy Mouse Storytime!

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

Join us for a fun-filled Maisy Mouse storytime, featuring plenty of adventures with everyone’s favorite curious little mouse!

Trains!

MERGE 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA

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) 🚂 Calling all train lovers & helpers! 🚂 We need 4 awesome volunteers to make Trains! at One Book Two

Book Fair at One Book Two Book

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

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 | Midwest Chinese Academy | PaperPie | Scattergood Friends School | Sidekick Coffee & Books | The Book End | The

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Jacqueline Briggs Martin: Turtles Heading Home

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

Version 1.0.0 The waters around Cape Cod used to cool off gradually, signaling to sea turtles that it was time to swim south. But now, due to climate change, the water stays warm too long and cools off too quickly, making the turtles too cold to migrate. Join author Jacqueline Briggs Martin as she reads

Drop-in Illustration Workshop with Matt Laux

MERGE 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA

Join an all-ages 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!