Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. In honor of Women's Equality, day, this month's story time will explore the life of Sojourner Truth, an anti-slavery and women's rights activist. After hearing about her inspiring life, children will have […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. Learn about former First Lady Michelle Obama in this story time event! In honor of her Get Growing initiative, we'll be doing a hands-on microgreens activity. We are partnering with the Cedar […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. Explore the life of President Barack Obama in this month's story time! The reading will be followed by a voting activity. We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. Come learn about scientist and inventor George Washington Carver and take part in an activity that will give you the chance to test your own inventor skills. We are partnering with the […]
Due to COVID-19 this event has been cancelled. We will share information about rescheduling or a virtual event when that information is available. Explore Harriet Tubman's amazing life helping enslaved people escape to freedom. After the reading, take part in a strategy game. We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's […]
Can’t wait to get together for this upcoming Who Was Storytime – this upcoming weekend will be doing a Who Is - former President Barack Obama. Stay tuned to learn some amazing facts about our 44th president.
Let's go on an adventure through the skies with the brave and amazing Tuskegee Airmen! Stay tuned for our high flying activity, where you become the pilot!
Calling all you cool cats! Stay tuned for a jumping good time with this Who Was story about the great Louis Armstrong! For our activity we will be creating a Jazz-inspired saxophone collage.
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for this monthly story time! Each month, we will explore the story of a different African American or group of African Americans and their achievements. Offerings will take place at 10:00 am (CST) on the second Saturday of each month and will occur virtually until it is safe […]
Who was Dr. King? Why do people today still think his words are so important? Join Iowa City Public Library for a special Storytime with the book "Martin's Big Words," about Martin Luther King, and then work together to create a project to keep Dr. King’s dream alive while learning cooperation and service with Jenny […]
