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

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! Candice Broersma |

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

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

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

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

Book Character Meet & Greet

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

Bring your camera and snap a picture with Little Critter, Zoom Squirrel, Clifford, and Maisy!

Drop-in Illustration Workshop with Matt Laux

MERGE 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA

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

Libraries Storytime

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

Join your favorite librarians from Coralville Public Library, Iowa City Public Library, and North Liberty Library for a very special storytime!  

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