Embracing Peace

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA, United States

February 11 is set aside for children in the country of Cameroon to rededicate themselves to the importance of nonviolence in their daily lives and strive for education. The African […]

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Juba: The Hidden Meanings of Music

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Join us for the first session of our Children’s Summer Series! Juba is a style of music that involves clapping, snapping, stomping, and making complex rhythms with your own body […]

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History Adventures: Driven By Hope

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Join us for the second session of our Summer History Adventure Series! Based on our current temporary exhibit, Driven By Hope, kids will learn about African American migration to Iowa […]

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History Adventures – Olympic Heroes

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

The Summer Olympics have come a year early at AAMI! For this History Adventure, kids will learn about Olympic heroes like Thomas Hill, Wilma Rudolph, and Jesse Owens, and participate […]

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History Adventures – SuperSoaked

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Be sure to bring a swimsuit, towels, and all your favorite water guns for the final session of this Summer’s History Adventures! Kids will learn about Lonnie Johnson, inventor of […]

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Who Was? A Story Time – MLK

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Due to inclement weather, the January 11th Who Was? A Story Time event has been cancelled. Please check back in the coming days for information regarding a rescheduled date. We […]

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Who Was? A Story Time – Rosa Parks

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a […]

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Paint Like A Pro

North Liberty Community Library 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA, United States

Join Education Assistant Diana Henry for a Paint Like A Pro workshop at the North Liberty Community Library! Art and science are two sides of the same coin. Learn about […]

Who Was? A Story Time – Louis Armstrong

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a […]

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CANCELLED – Who Was? A Story Time – Maya Angelou

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

This event has been cancelled as a COVID-19 preventative measure. Any rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time. Celebrate National Poetry Month by learning about the life of […]

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