Panel Discussion: Publishing for Beginners

MERGE 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on 'Publishing for Beginners,' where seasoned professionals share essential tips and strategies for navigating the publishing world. Whether you're aspiring to publish your first book or curious about the process, this session will provide you with practical advice and valuable insider knowledge. Panelists: Sarah Elgatian, Midwest Writing Center;

A Lunch and Conversation with Natalie Goldberg

PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City

NOTE: This event is sold out. Natalie Goldberg has influenced generations of aspiring creative writers with books like Writing Down the Bones and Wild Mind. Her books offer  down-to-earth guidance for developing a meaningful writing practice in the real world, however different that is for each of us. In her new book, Writing on Empty,

$50.00

Anne Frank’s Diary – A Multilingual Multimedia Reading

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

Students from Iowa City, fluent in 15 different languages, will present passages from Anne Frank’s diary. This event provides an opportunity for attendees to engage in meaningful dialogue, reflect on the Holocaust and other tragic global events, and foster a sense of community as the 95th anniversary of Frank’s diary is commemorated. The event will

Corban Addison – Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial

Old Brick 26 E. Market St., Iowa City, IA

  The Fall 2024 One Community, One Book selection is Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial by Corban Addison. This event will be hosted in person at Old Brick, 26 E. Market Street Iowa City. This event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the University of Iowa Center

Tisa Bryant – Unexplained Presence

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

A multidisciplinary performance melding film with live readings inspired by Bryant’s book of hybrid essays. This event is co-presented by Refocus Film Festival.

Let’s Move The Needle: Art and Activism in Community

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

Join author, artist and craftivist Shannon Downey for a community stitching event and book launch. Filled with reflection, activities, exercises, prompts, and stories, her new book, Let’s Move the Needle, is both a how-to guide and a testament to the power of art and handwork to build community and make change. Everyone can be a changemaker,

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)          

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! Candice Broersma | Coralville Public Library | IC Speaks | Iowa City Public Library | Iowa Youth Writing Project | Montessori School of Iowa City | North Liberty Library | PaperPie | Porchlight Literary

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!