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January 2, 2016
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Family Storytime: with Angie
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Designed for the whole family and presented at a time convenient for most working parents. Storytime includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. Family Storytime is recommended for all ages, but parents are asked to sit with their younger children.
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Teen Center Weekend Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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January 3, 2016
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Music is the Word, Sing-Along: Frozen
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Casey
Contact Phone: 319-887-6028
Open to the public
Details: Does the winter have you down? Let it go with today's special sing-along, Frozen!
As part of the Music is the Word program we will be hosting a classic film and singing along once a month.
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January 4, 2016
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School Garden Workshop Planning
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: Field to Family
Contact Person: Michelle Kenyon
Contact Phone: 319-325-2701
Second Contact Name: Jenni Mettenmeyer
Second Contact Phone: 319-855-0318
Open to the public
Details: Planning the upcoming school garden workshop.
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ICPL Tech Help
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 12:00-4:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Toddler Storytime: with Nancy
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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Board of Pharmacy Compliance Officer
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Compliance officer
Contact Person: Curt Gerhold
Contact Phone: 319-310-8870
Closed to the public
Details: Monthly meeting
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IC Genealogical Society Board Meeting
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Iowa City Genealogical Society
Contact Person: Kathy Wachel
Contact Phone: 319-466-7506
Second Contact Name: Joanie Hindman
Second Contact Phone: 319-354-0455
Closed to the public
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Memoir Group
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Memoir Group
Contact Person: Sharon Beckman
Contact Phone: 646-263-5708
Second Contact Name: Ron Pile
Second Contact Phone: 608-217-0025
Closed to the public
Details: Members read personal essays and get feedback
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Shire Business Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Society for Creative Anachronism
Contact Person: Dennis Coleman
Contact Phone: 319-621-8034
Open to the public
Details: This is the monthly business meeting of the Shire of Shadowdale. The Shire of Shadowdale is the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism.
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Iowa City Camera Club
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Iowa City Camera Club
Contact Person: Mark Gromko
Contact Phone: 319-383-8792
Second Contact Name: Larry Meister
Second Contact Phone: 319-624-2516
Open to the public
Details: Tonight's program is: Night Shoot and Share. This is a follow-up to the Night Shoot Tutorial. Please bring any nighttime images to share (on a flash drive). We will also review entries for the January competitions and returns from November.
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January 5, 2016
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Toddler Storytime: with Angie
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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ICPL Tech Help
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 12:00-4:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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MITW: Yahoo Drummers (at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Gymnastics Room)
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Robert A. Lee Rec Center
Contact Phone: 319-356-5100
Co-Sponsor Phone: 319-
Open to the public
Details: Get with the beat with the Yahoo Drummers Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6 and continuing the first Tuesday of every month through April 5, 2016, from 7pm-9pm, you can be a part of the exotic sound and rhythm of the Yahoo Drummers. Join in on a monthly Family Drumming session at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Gymnastics Room, where you'll explore and learn to play percussion instruments from all over the world, creating a unique musical experience each and every time! No fee; no registration required. For more info, call 319-356-5100.
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January 6, 2016
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Chris Hoffman for Supervisor Meet & Greet
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Chris Hoffman, Candidate
Contact Person: Chris Hoffman
Contact Phone: 319-321-4902
Open to the public
Details: Meet and Greet Johnson County Supervisor candidate Chris Hoffman.
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ICPL Tech Help
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 1:00-5:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Preschool Storytime with Kathy
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Good Neighbor Meeting 716 N. Dubuque
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Urban Acres Real Estate
Contact Person: Ross Nusser
Contact Phone: 319-331-5206
Second Contact Name: rossnusser@urbanacres.com
Second Contact Phone: 319-331-5206
Open to the public
Details: This event is a good neighbor meeting for the neighbors of 716 N. Dubuque Street, which is being considered for a parking special exception by the board of adjustment. The purpose of this meeting is to answer any and all questions pertaining to the property as well as to address any concerns.
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January 7, 2016
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.
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Senior Tech Zone
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: Johnson County Livable Communities
Co-Sponsor Phone: 338-0515
Open to the public
Details: Want to learn how to use Google or make better searches? Or would you like to try your hand at Facebook, blogging or learn how to scan? Or maybe you just need some extra help using a computer. Come join your peers for a two-hour drop in session, no sign-up needed and it is free!
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Michael Dudley Bray for President
1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: Michael Dudley Bray for President
Contact Person: Michael Bray
Contact Phone: 319-351-3439
Open to the public
Details: Meet and greet with a presidential candidate. Ask me how we are going to pay off the 17 trillion dollar debt. I would need 2 terms or 8 years to pay off the debt.
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Wii Gaming for School-age Children
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk, Intern
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Open to the public
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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January 8, 2016
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Book Babies: with Karen (am)
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Karen Gordon
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby.
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Explore Your iPad
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Come to get an overview of the iPad and explore navigation, important settings, native applications, and much more. This class is designed for a person that is new to using an iPad. Space is limited so register online or by calling 356-5200.
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Book Babies: with Karen (pm)
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Karen Gordon
Contact Phone: 319-887-3402
Open to the public
Details: Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby.
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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January 9, 2016
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PEO Chapter KP Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: PEO Chapter KP
Contact Person: Claudia Gieswein
Contact Phone: 319-358-6604
Second Contact Name: Kirsten Nelson
Second Contact Phone: 319-541-3638
Open to the public
Details: Chapter Meeting
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Family Storytime: with Kathy
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Designed for the whole family and presented at a time convenient for most working parents. Storytime includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. Family Storytime is recommended for all ages, but parents are asked to sit with their younger children.
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Iowa State LULAC
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Iowa State LULAC
Contact Person: Janet weaver
Contact Phone: 319-358-9866
Second Contact Name: Mike Reyes
Second Contact Phone: 563-343-4108
Closed to the public
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National Federation of the Blind of Iowa: Old Capitol Chapter
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Old Capital Chapter NFB
Contact Person: Tai Tomasi
Contact Phone: 515-710-4402
Second Contact Name: Inny Duncan
Second Contact Phone: 319-530-3635
Open to the public
Details: Monthly blindness advocacy group meeting. Open to anyone interested in issues involving visual impairment.
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Auditions for ICCT's Lost in Yonkers
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: ICCT
Contact Person: Nate Sullivan
Contact Phone: 515-971-1325
Second Contact Name: Nate Sullivan
Second Contact Phone: 515-971-1270
Open to the public
Details: Open auditions for Iowa City Community Theatre's production of Lost in Yonkers. Sides will be available for cold readings.
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Dreamwell's Auditions for Gidion's Knot
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Dreamwell
Contact Person: Matt Falduto
Contact Phone: 319-358-9092
Second Contact Name: Steve Polchert
Second Contact Phone: 319-423-9820
Open to the public
Details: Auditions for Dreamwell's production of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams
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Teen Center Weekend Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Eckhart Tolle Group
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Eckhart Tolle Group
Contact Person: Janis Russell
Contact Phone: 319-338-6716
Second Contact Name: Scott Wilcox
Second Contact Phone: 319-430-4908
Open to the public
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January 10, 2016
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Wolf Den meeting
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Wolf Den
Contact Person: Michelle Weckmann
Contact Phone: 319-331-5911
Second Contact Name: Chris Weckmann
Second Contact Phone: 319-331-3603
Closed to the public
Details: Meeting of IC Wolf Den
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Arabic For kids
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Ahlulbayt Center
Contact Person: Hayder Alalwan
Contact Phone: 319-621-5730
Closed to the public
Details: Teaching class
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Project Green 2nd Sunday Garden Forum: Something Old, Something New - Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens with Chuck Porto
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: Project GREEN
Co-Sponsor Contact: Jan Carpenter
Co-Sponsor Phone: 338-8613
Open to the public
Details: Chuck Porto, retail manager at Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center and host of KXIC radio's Saturday Lawn & Garden Show, will be here to re-introduce us to the best of the old standards, and introduce us to the best of the "new" plants on the market. Chuck lives, works and gardens in Iowa City.
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Sunday Fun Day: Sock Snowmen!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200,
Open to the public
Details: Do you have odd socks that are missing a partner? Bring them in to the library today and we'll turn them in to snowmen! While tube socks work best, any sock will do! Fun activities for families to enjoy together.
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James Gang Board Meeting
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: The James Gang
Contact Person: Cassandra Elton
Contact Phone: 908-868-5142
Second Contact Name: Katie Heffner
Second Contact Phone: 319-333-2110
Open to the public
Details: The James Gang is a local non-profit that helps other non-profits go public. This is our monthly board meeting.
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January 11, 2016
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ICPL Tech Help
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 12:00-4:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Toddler Storytime: with Nancy
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Arts Iowa City Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Arts Iowa City
Contact Person: Dan Cummins
Contact Phone: 847-533-8202
Second Contact Name: Laurie Cummins
Second Contact Phone: 847-533-9169
Closed to the public
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Women Helping Women Winn
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: WHWW
Contact Person: Marissa Marriott
Contact Phone: 501-944-0757
Second Contact Name: Sabrina Rogers
Second Contact Phone: 920-723-0112
Closed to the public
Details: Professional Women's Referral Group
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Auditions for ICCT's Lost in Yonkers
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: ICCT
Contact Person: Nate Sullivan
Contact Phone: 515-971-1325
Second Contact Name: Carl Brown
Open to the public
Details: Open auditions for Iowa City Community Theatre's production of Lost in Yonkers. Sides will be available for cold readings.
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Dreamwell's Auditions for Gidion's Knot
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Dreamwell
Contact Person: Matt Falduto
Contact Phone: 319-358-9092
Second Contact Name: Steve Polchert
Second Contact Phone: 319-423-9820
Open to the public
Details: Auditions for Dreamwell's production of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams
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Bicyclists of Iowa City Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Bicyclists of Iowa City
Contact Person: Nate Vanderweide
Contact Phone: 319-430-9941
Second Contact Name: Mary Copper
Second Contact Phone: 319-430-7169
Open to the public
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January 12, 2016
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Toddler Storytime: with Angie
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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ICPL Tech Help
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 12:00-4:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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UAY Job Shop
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Co-Sponsor: United Action For Youth
Co-Sponsor Contact: Ashley Lindley
Open to the public
Details: Job Shop is a program where teens ages 12-17 years can receive free help from UAY staff to search for jobs. At Job Shop we aim to help you gain the skills you need to succeed in the workforce. We can help you search for available jobs, complete job applications, create a resume, and prepare for job interviews. We will be available at the Iowa City Public Library the second Tuesday of every month from 3:30pm-5:30pm. You can also receive Job Shop assistance during our drop-in hours every Thursday from 2pm-4pm at our 355 Iowa Avenue Youth Center location where we will be available to help!
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NextGen Book Club
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: NextGen Climate
Contact Person: Liam Hancock
Contact Phone: 319-594-0522
Open to the public
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Iowa Writers' House Presents: The Violet Realm
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: Iowa Writers' House
Co-Sponsor Contact: Andrea Wilson
Co-Sponsor Phone: 786-612-5551
Open to the public
Details: Come join your fellow fantasy,sci-fi, and fiction writers for the Iowa Writers’ House two-hour write-in sessions every second and fourth Tuesday at the Iowa City Public Library. We’ll come together and provide prompts, topic discussions, and the chance to free write with Iowa City’s literary community. Ever had the dream to write but don’t know where to start? Are you an experienced writer who just can’t break through that pesky writer’s block? Do you have knowledge you want to impart upon fellow writers? Join us!
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ICN #563881 - Iowa Shares Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Iowa Shares
Contact Person: Toni Blair
Contact Phone: 1-800-248-4483
Second Contact Phone: 319-
Closed to the public
Details: Iowa Shares members discuss organization operations and learn how to fundraise through workplace giving programs.
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Veterans For Peace Meeting
6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Veterans For Peace
Contact Person: Ed Flaherty
Contact Phone: 319-621-6766
Second Contact Name: Jim Bradley
Second Contact Phone: 319-400-8188
Closed to the public
Details: Meeting of Veterans For Peace Chapter #161. All veterans and others interested in working for peace are welcome. The need for voices for peace is urgent.
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Iowa City Astronomy Club
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: IC Astronomy Club
Contact Person: Dan Bastemeyer
Contact Phone: 319-338-3618
Second Contact Name: Jim Baker
Second Contact Phone: 319-688-9853
Open to the public
Details: Monthly Meeting
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January 13, 2016
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ICPL Tech Help
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 1:00-5:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Preschool Storytime with Kathy
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.
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Music on Wednesday @ICPL: Deb Singer
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lobby
Staff or Desk Contact: ICPL
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Since 1980 Deb Singer has shared her passion for music and movement with the Iowa City community. Deb is a perennial favorite at ICPL Storytimes, local preschools, and other events for the "under 5 crowd." She also shares her joy in music through her performance with the world music band, Kol Shira. Today Deb will share her classical guitar favorites.
Celebrate "all things music" with Music on Wednesday. Part of "Music is the Word" series to welcome the UI School of Music to Downtown Iowa City. More information is available at http://www.icpl.org/mitw
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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LULAC Meeting (League of United Latin American Citizens)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: LULAC
Contact Person: Andrew Bribriesco
Contact Phone: 563-505-2770
Second Contact Name: Gabrila Rivera
Second Contact Phone: 319-321-6059
Open to the public
Details: Legal Latin American citizens organizational meeting: community members monthly meeting
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Paul's Book Club - Prairie Lights Books
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Paul's Book Club
Contact Person: Paul Ingram
Contact Phone: 319-337-2681
Open to the public
Details: This month's book: "The Folded Leaf" by William Maxwell. Everybody is welcome.
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January 14, 2016
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Music is the Word, Preschool Storytime: West Music, Sing and Play and Learn Today
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Casey
Contact Phone: 319-887-6028
Open to the public
Details: Today West Music's Sing and Play and Learn Today will be leading us in a special musical preschool storytime. Stop by to learn some new songs and have a great time singing, dancing and playing together!
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Senior Tech Zone
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: Johnson County Livable Communities
Co-Sponsor Phone: 338-0515
Open to the public
Details: Want to learn how to use Google or make better searches? Or would you like to try your hand at Facebook, blogging or learn how to scan? Or maybe you just need some extra help using a computer. Come join your peers for a two-hour drop in session, no sign-up needed and it is free!
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Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Program
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Alzheimer’s Association of East Central Iowa
Contact Person: Ann Drobot
Contact Phone: 319-294-9699
Open to the public
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Totally Tweens: Winter Luau
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Fight off the winter blues by taking a trip to sunny Hawaii. Join us for our version of a luau complete with lei making, limbo and other tropical games.
For children in grades 3rd-6th
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Music is the Word Documentary Screening: Keep on Keepin' On
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Information Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: A documentary that follows jazz legend Clark Terry over four years to document the mentorship between Terry and 23-year-old blind piano prodigy Justin Kauflin as the young man prepares to compete in an elite, international competition. 84 min (2014)
Part of the ICPL "Music Is The Word" series welcoming the University of Iowa School of Music to downtown Iowa City. Information about other events available at http://www.icpl.org/mitw
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January 15, 2016
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ICN #565602 - Iowa Council on Homelessness
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Iowa Council on Homelessness
Contact Person: Toni Blair
Contact Phone: 1-800-248-4483
Closed to the public
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Early Satellite Voting for January 19 Special Election
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms B & C
Staff or Desk Contact: Johnson County Auditor's Office
Contact Phone: 319.356.6004
Co-Sponsor Contact: jdeeth@co.johnson.ia.us
Open to the public
Details: Call the Johnson County Auditor's Office for more information: 356-6004.
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Book Babies: with Karen (am)
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Karen Gordon
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby.
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Book Babies: with Karen (pm)
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Karen Gordon
Contact Phone: 319-887-3402
Open to the public
Details: Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby.
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Teen Center After School Tech Times
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.