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Queer Writers’ Check In

PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City

This group is for queer writers looking to build literary community together. Each session will include free writing, discussion of works in progress, and general literary support. Occasionally, there will

2025 Paul Engle Prize Ceremony Honoring Cole Swensen

Coralville Public Library 1401 5th St., Coralville, IA

Cole Swensen has been named the 14th recipient of the Paul Engle Prize, presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization. The prize, established in 2011, honors an

Paul Engle’s Community of Writers

Iowa City Public Library 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA

Join us for a special conversation with Paul Engle’s daughter, Mary Burge. Growing up during the early years of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Mary witnessed its history firsthand and will

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Queer Writers’ Check In

PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City

This group is for queer writers looking to build literary community together. Each session will include free writing, discussion of works in progress, and general literary support. Occasionally, there will

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Queer Writers’ Check In

PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City

This group is for queer writers looking to build literary community together. Each session will include free writing, discussion of works in progress, and general literary support. Occasionally, there will

Recurring

Queer Writers’ Check In

PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City

This group is for queer writers looking to build literary community together. Each session will include free writing, discussion of works in progress, and general literary support. Occasionally, there will

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

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

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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

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

Snapshots Cover Contest

MERGE 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA

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