ICON is an annual science fiction convention held in the Cedar Rapids/ Iowa City area of Iowa since 1975, usually in late October or early November, under the auspices of

Established in 2003, the purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and

Hear some of this years’ International Writing Program residents read from their work. Readers TBA.

A reading and conversation with Rebecca Rukeyser in celebration of the release of her book The Seaplane on Final Approach. She will be joined in conversation by Rachel Yoder.

Country singer Margo Price will read from and talk about her new memoir, Maybe We'll Make It.

Hear some of this years’ International Writing Program residents read from their work. Readers TBA.

National Children’s Book Week is BACK! North Liberty Library kicking off the month of November by spotlighting the best holiday picture books!

Please join with Lauren Haldeman who will talk about and show images from her book Team Photograph. She will be joined in conversation by Kaveh Akbar. In her extraordinary graphic novel--which masterfully incorporates poetry

Co-Presented by: True Endeavors & Prairie Lights Books Anne Lamott writes and speaks about subjects that begin with capital letters: Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus. But armed with self-effacing humor – she is laugh-out-loud funny

Two powerful poets and performers lead workshops on Saturday afternoon, then perform live at The Englert Theatre Saturday night. All events available in-person and online at this hybrid festival.