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January 30, 2016
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Field to Family Advisory Board Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Field to Family
Contact Person: Michelle Kenyon
Contact Phone: 319-325-2701
Second Contact Name: Alicia Ambler
Second Contact Phone: 319-541-0566
Open to the public
Details: Annual Advisory Board Meeting
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Eckhart Tolle Group
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Room B
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
Details: Video/audio viewing of Eckhart Tolle talks/meditations. Some discussion after if time allows.
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Family Storytime: with Karen
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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Crest Condominiums HOA meeting
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: Crest Condominiums HOA
Contact Person: Jim Anson
Contact Phone: 319-331-6047
Second Contact Name: Carol Anson
Second Contact Phone: 319-331-6047
Closed to the public
Details: Annual meeting of the Crest Condominiums HOA.
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VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Computer Lab, Meeting Rooms D & E
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi
Open to the public
Details: VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers from the University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi, provide free income tax preparation help in the Library's Meeting Rooms. The VITA program is designed to provide free tax assistance at community locations to individuals who cannot afford professional tax help. Volunteers assist people with simple tax returns. You must bring a copy of your 2013 Federal and Iowa income tax returns if you have filed those tax returns. You must also bring any pertinent interest and withholding statements and all receipts to document deductions you claim. You CANNOT use this service if: You are single or married and your gross income exceeds $53000; You are self-employed; You have sold securities (stocks and bonds) in 2014; You have earned income from other states - i.e. non-Iowa sources of income; You are a non-resident of the United States. Please call the Library at 356-5200 for more information.
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Saturday Dungeons and Dragons
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: Calling all teenage adventurers! We're starting a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and we want you to join. Never played Dungeons and Dragons? No problem! Allie will instruct you in the dark arts.
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Music is the Word, Family Concert: Awful Purdies
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Awful Purdies are an eclectic quintet of female multi-instrumentalists who take turns stepping up as songwriter and lead singer. For more information check out their website, http://www.awfulpurdies.com/
Today we're hosting a special family concert, the Awful Purdies. Stop by and warm up with some Purdy great tunes! Family Concerts are designed for the entire family. Parents, children and grandparents alike are welcome and will enjoy these friendly, fun shows.
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Teen Center Weekend Tech Times
3:00 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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B.Y.O.Book -- Author Reading & Book Discussion “Anatomies” with author Susan McCarty
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rocky O'Brien's Public House, North Liberty
Staff or Desk Contact: Candice Smith
Contact Phone: 319-887-6031
Co-Sponsor: North Liberty Public Library
Co-Sponsor Contact: Emily O'Sheridan-Tabor
Co-Sponsor Phone: 319-626-5803
Open to the public
Details: Join us for a special meet up, with North Liberty Public Library's BYOBook group and author Susan McCarty! We will be discussing her book “Anatomies.” Susan will join us to give a short reading and take part in discussion. The event will begin around 5:30 pm at Rocky O'Brien's Public House, 720 Pacha Parkway Suite 8, in North Liberty. Copies of the book can be picked up at both libraries; questions about the book or event can be directed to Candice Smith, 319-887-6031, or Emily O'Sheridan Tabor, 319-626-5803. Registration is not required, but doing so will help give us an idea of how many people will be in attendance.
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January 31, 2016
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VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Computer Lab, Meeting Rooms D & E
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi
Open to the public
Details: VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers from the University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi, provide free income tax preparation help in the Library's Meeting Rooms. The VITA program is designed to provide free tax assistance at community locations to individuals who cannot afford professional tax help. Volunteers assist people with simple tax returns. You must bring a copy of your 2014 Federal and Iowa income tax returns if you have filed those tax returns. You must also bring any pertinent interest and withholding statements and all receipts to document deductions you claim. You CANNOT use this service if: You are single or married and your gross income exceeds $53000; You are self-employed; You have sold securities (stocks and bonds) in 2015; You have earned income from other states - i.e. non-Iowa sources of income; You are a non-resident of the United States. Please call the Library at 356-5200 for more information.
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Zeta Phi Beta meeting
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: Zeta Phi Beta
Contact Person: Senada Simpson
Contact Phone: 815-618-8847
Second Contact Name: Jasmine Porter
Second Contact Phone: 708-603-6249
Closed to the public
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Arabic for Kids
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Ahlulbayt Center
Contact Person: Hayder Alalwan
Contact Phone: 319-621-5730
Closed to the public
Details: Teaching
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League of Women Voters of Johnson County Sunday Speaker Series: Jim Leach
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: League of Women Voters of Johnson County
Contact Person: Linda Schreiber
Contact Phone: 319-936-8600
Second Contact Name: Gaylen Wobeter
Second Contact Phone: 319-338-5218
Open to the public
Details: Jim Leach, former Congressman and University of Iowa Visiting Law Professor and Chair in Public Affairs, will launch a Sunday Speaker Series “Learn with the League.” Mr. Leach, who also served as National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman, will address "Civility in Politics." The League of Women Voters of Johnson County and the Iowa City Public Library are partnering on the Sunday Speakers Series to present the public information to strengthen our democracy and our communities.
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Sunday Fun Day: Feed the Birds
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: Help the birds in your neighborhood find a tasty winter snack! Visit the library to create bird feeders from pine cones to hang on your trees. Then see how many types of birds visit your yard! CAUTION We will be using peanut butter to make these pine cone bird feeders.
Fun activities for families to enjoy together.
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February 1, 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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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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The Book End Closed at 5:30pm
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Book End Bookstore
Staff or Desk Contact: Christina Stanton
Contact Phone: 319-887-6017
Closed to the public
Details: The Book End will close at 5:30pm on Monday, February 1.
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Democratic Caucus Precinct 20
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Johnson County Democrats
Contact Phone: 319.337.8683
Co-Sponsor Contact: John Deeth
Co-Sponsor Phone: 319-530-6669
Open to the public
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Shire Business Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Society for Creative Anachronism
Contact Person: Dennis Coleman
Contact Phone: 319-621-8034
Open to the public
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February 2, 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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University of Iowa Sorority House Directors
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: UI Sorority House Directors
Contact Person: Beth Palmer
Contact Phone: 319-330-3660
Closed to the public
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Age of Love Movie Screening
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Iowa City Senior Center
Contact Person: Michelle Buhman
Contact Phone: 319-356-5222
Second Contact Name: Emily Light
Second Contact Phone: 319-356-5224
Open to the public
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Library-Community Writing Center
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Adults and teens: get one-on-one help with your writing from University of Iowa writing tutors at the Library-Community writing center satellite in the Second Floor Training 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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Riverside Theatre Comedy lecture
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Riverside Theatre
Contact Person: Sam Osheroff
Contact Phone: 941-993-5319
Second Contact Name: Irena Saric
Second Contact Phone: 319-887 1360
Open to the public
Details: William McCauley, playwright of the new comedy, Line of Descent, speaks on the art and history of theatrical comedy
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Peace Corps Information Session: Make a Difference!
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Peace Corps
Contact Person: Meredith Mahy Gall
Contact Phone: 319-335-0347
Open to the public
Details: Make a difference in the lives of others and your own. Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to use your skills to help a community in need, immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us at this Information Session to learn about Volunteer experiences, the benefits (all expenses are paid), have your questions answered, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Returned Volunteers will share their stories.
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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 Gymnastics Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Robert A. Lee Rec Center
Contact Phone: 319-356-5100
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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Her Campus Meeting
8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Her Campus
Contact Person: Sarah Nelson
Contact Phone: 515-249-7911
Second Contact Name: Kylie Kreischer
Second Contact Phone: 630-450-4534
Closed to the public
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February 3, 2016
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Contact Person: Chanel Meredith
Contact Phone: 319-337-2145
Second Contact Name: Amanda Remington
Second Contact Phone: 319-337-2145
Closed to the public
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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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Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation Board Meeting
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Patty McCarthy
Contact Phone: 319-356-5249
Closed to the public
Details: Meeting of Board of Directors of Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation.
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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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VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
5:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Computer Lab, Meeting Rooms D & E
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi
Open to the public
Details: VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers from the University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi, provide free income tax preparation help in the Library's Meeting Rooms. The VITA program is designed to provide free tax assistance at community locations to individuals who cannot afford professional tax help. Volunteers assist people with simple tax returns. You must bring a copy of your 2014 Federal and Iowa income tax returns if you have filed those tax returns. You must also bring any pertinent interest and withholding statements and all receipts to document deductions you claim. You CANNOT use this service if: You are single or married and your gross income exceeds $53000; You are self-employed; You have sold securities (stocks and bonds) in 2015; You have earned income from other states - i.e. non-Iowa sources of income; You are a non-resident of the United States. Please call the Library at 356-5200 for more information.
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The Kingdom Center
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: The Kingdom Center
Contact Person: Nikia Adams
Contact Phone: 319-621-7671
Closed to the public
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Iowa City Sangha Meeting
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: Iowa City Sangha
Contact Person: Stephen Pradarelli
Contact Phone: 319-621-5263
Second Contact Name: Alex Pradarelli
Second Contact Phone: 319-594-1252
Open to the public
Details: Meditation group
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Riverside Theatre program
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Riverside Theatre
Contact Person: Sam Osheroff, Artistic Director
Contact Phone: 941-993-5319
Open to the public
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February 4, 2016
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Contact Person: Chanel Meredith
Contact Phone: 319-337-2145
Second Contact Name: Amanda Remington
Second Contact Phone: 319-337-2145
Closed to the public
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Preschool Storytime with Elizabeth
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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ACT Brainstorming Session
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: ACT
Contact Person: Audra M. King
Contact Phone: 319-337-1156
Closed to the public
Details: ACT's Brand Operations team will be brainstorming and process mapping for upcoming projects.
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No TPP
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Flush the TPP - Iowa City
Contact Person: Dawn Jones
Contact Phone: 319-646-6712
Second Contact Name: Barbara Zilles
Second Contact Phone: 319-358-0775
Open to the public
Details: Two minute talks and songs by local people about the effects of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal will have if passed.
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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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Iowa City Smash Weekly
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Iowa City Smash Weekly
Contact Person: Rene Castaneda
Contact Phone: 319-541-1682
Second Contact Name: Mike Robinson
Second Contact Phone: 319-541-1682
Open to the public
Details: Playing Super Smash Brothers. Melee, Project M, and Super Smash Brothers WiiU.
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Music is the Word/Black History Month film screening: "Bessie"
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: Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees. The film focuses on Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues," who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and 1930s. (2015) 112 min.
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February 5, 2016
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Kirkwood English Conversation Club
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Staff or Desk Contact: Kirkwood Community College
Contact Phone: 319.887.3656
Open to the public
Details: All are welcome at this informal gathering for conversation and community. The English Conversation Club is run by volunteers from Kirkwood Community College with the goal of helping adults who are working on English conversation skills. All adults are welcome. For more information, call Kirkwood Community College at 319.887.3656.
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Sustainability Teach-In
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
Contact Person: Teresa Mangum, Director
Contact Phone: 319-335-4034
Open to the public
Details: Sponsored by the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies at the University of IOwa
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Book Babies: West Music’s Sing, Play, and Grow! (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: Today West Music's early childhood music and movement program, Sing & Play & Grow will be leading us in a special Book Babies program. Stop by to learn some new songs and have a great time singing and dancing together! For more information: http://www.westmusic.com/in-our-stores/early-childhood-education/splt.htm
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ICN #565808 - DHU Confidential Hearing
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: DHU Confidential Hearing
Contact Person: Toni Blair
Contact Phone: 1-800-248-4483
Closed to the public
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Book Babies: West Music’s Sing, Play, and Grow! (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: Today West Music's early childhood music and movement program, Sing & Play & Grow will be leading us in a special Book Babies program. Stop by to learn some new songs and have a great time singing and dancing together! For more information: http://www.westmusic.com/in-our-stores/early-childhood-education/splt.htm
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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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Human Rights Education for Peace and Justice
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: U of I Center for Human Rights
Contact Person: Amy Weismann
Contact Phone: 319-499-8435
Open to the public
Details: Kristi Rudelius-Palmer speaking on human rights education and state standards.
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Totally Tweens: Camp-In
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Too cold to camp you say? Join us in the library for an indoor camping experience. Tell a ghost story, play a game and enjoy making s'mores. Registration and permission slip required. Please visit the Children's Desk for a permission slip.
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February 6, 2016
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Family Storytime with Miss Angie: Celebrate Black History Month
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: Storytime includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities centered on the theme of Black History Month. Family Storytime is recommended for all ages, but parents are asked to sit with their younger children. Designed for the whole family and presented at a time convenient for most working parents.
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VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Computer Lab, Meeting Rooms D & E
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi
Open to the public
Details: VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers from the University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi, provide free income tax preparation help in the Library's Meeting Rooms. The VITA program is designed to provide free tax assistance at community locations to individuals who cannot afford professional tax help. Volunteers assist people with simple tax returns. You must bring a copy of your 2013 Federal and Iowa income tax returns if you have filed those tax returns. You must also bring any pertinent interest and withholding statements and all receipts to document deductions you claim. You CANNOT use this service if: You are single or married and your gross income exceeds $53000; You are self-employed; You have sold securities (stocks and bonds) in 2014; You have earned income from other states - i.e. non-Iowa sources of income; You are a non-resident of the United States. Please call the Library at 356-5200 for more information.
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Saturday Dungeons and Dragons
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: Calling all teenage adventurers! We're starting a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and we want you to join. Never played Dungeons and Dragons? No problem! Allie will instruct you in the dark arts.
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Music is the Word / Black History Month: Gospel Explosion Ministry's Choirs
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Information Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Join the Gospel Explosion Ministry's Praise and Worship Team, GEM Teen Mime Ministry and Precious GEM'S as they share hymns and gospel songs.
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February 7, 2016
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VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Computer Lab, Meeting Room D (ICN),
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi
Open to the public
Details: VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers from the University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi, provide free income tax preparation help in the Library's Meeting Rooms. The VITA program is designed to provide free tax assistance at community locations to individuals who cannot afford professional tax help. Volunteers assist people with simple tax returns. You must bring a copy of your 2014 Federal and Iowa income tax returns if you have filed those tax returns. You must also bring any pertinent interest and withholding statements and all receipts to document deductions you claim. You CANNOT use this service if: You are single or married and your gross income exceeds $53000; You are self-employed; You have sold securities (stocks and bonds) in 2015; You have earned income from other states - i.e. non-Iowa sources of income; You are a non-resident of the United States. Please call the Library at 356-5200 for more information.
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ECKANKAR Training meeting
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: ECKANKAR in Iowa
Contact Person: James Surratt
Contact Phone: 319-321-8218
Second Contact Name: Joyce Chrystal
Second Contact Phone: 319-310-1898
Closed to the public
Details: Member Training Meeting
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James Gang Board Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
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.
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Learn about the UN Paris Climate Change Talks
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Iowa UNA
Contact Person: Katy Hansen
Contact Phone: 319-466-3119
Second Contact Name: Jim Olson
Second Contact Phone: 319-337-7290
Open to the public
Details: The event will feature a panel of those who attended the Paris Climate Change talks in December. We will also have a pot luck.
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SIT, STAY, R.E.A.D.: with Therapy Dogs of Johnson County
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Services Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Come read aloud to trained therapy dogs. Read four times to earn a new book!
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February 8, 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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Yoga Practice
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Yoga Practice
Contact Person: Karen Gordon
Contact Phone: 319-887-6016
Second Contact Name: Elyse Miller
Second Contact Phone: 319-887-6003
Open to the public
Details: Yoga practice with Karen Gordon.
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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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Women Helping Women WINN
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Room C
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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Iowa KidsNet Foster Care Information Session
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Iowa KidsNet
Contact Person: Ashley Hart
Contact Phone: 952-237-3528
Second Contact Name: Addie Martinez
Second Contact Phone: 319-784-2148
Open to the public
Details: Come join Iowa KidsNet to learn more about foster care in your community. Attendees will learn about the need for foster parents in Iowa City as well as the process to become licensed for foster care. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. Please contact Ashley Hart at ahart@fouroaks.org with questions or visit www.iowakidsnet.com.
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Bicyclists of Iowa City Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Bicyclists of Iowa City
Contact Person: Andrew Alberts
Contact Phone: 319-558-7207
Second Contact Name: Mary Copper
Second Contact Phone: 319-430-7169
Closed to the public
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Dreamwell Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Dreamwell Theatre
Contact Person: Stephen Polchert
Contact Phone: 319-354-9386
Second Contact Name: Matt Falduto
Second Contact Phone: 319-330-1054
Closed to the public
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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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February 9, 2016
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Johnson County Livable Community Transportation Action Team
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Johnson County Livable Community Transportation Action Team
Contact Person: Harry Olmstead
Contact Phone: 319-338-2931
Second Contact Name: Jill Wenger
Second Contact Phone: 319-679-2718
Open to the public
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ICN #565837 - DHU Confidential Hearing
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: DHU Confidential Hearing
Contact Person: Toni Blair
Contact Phone: 1-800-248-4483
Closed to the public
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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
Co-Sponsor Phone: 319-338-7518
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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Library-Community Writing Center
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Adults and teens: get one-on-one help with your writing from University of Iowa writing tutors at the Library-Community writing center satellite in the Second Floor Training Lab.
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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 B
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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February 10, 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: Preucil School of Music
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lobby, Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: ICPL
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Join musicians from the Preucil School of Music as they share their joy in music performance.
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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Bus Service Focus Group
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Community Transportation Committee
Contact Person: Laura Jackson
Contact Phone: 641-485-5376
Second Contact Name: Jeremy Endsley
Second Contact Phone: 916-599-9399
Open to the public
Details: The Community Transportation Committee (CTC) is conducting focus groups to determine which bus routes and what hours are most in demand to be extended in order to provide this information to the city of Iowa City.
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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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VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
5:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Computer Lab, Meeting Room D & E
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi
Open to the public
Details: VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers from the University of Iowa Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi, provide free income tax preparation help in the Library's Meeting Rooms. The VITA program is designed to provide free tax assistance at community locations to individuals who cannot afford professional tax help. Volunteers assist people with simple tax returns. You must bring a copy of your 2014 Federal and Iowa income tax returns if you have filed those tax returns. You must also bring any pertinent interest and withholding statements and all receipts to document deductions you claim. You CANNOT use this service if: You are single or married and your gross income exceeds $53000; You are self-employed; You have sold securities (stocks and bonds) in 2015; You have earned income from other states - i.e. non-Iowa sources of income; You are a non-resident of the United States. Please call the Library at 356-5200 for more information.
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February 11, 2016
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Music is the Word: Preschool Valentine's Dance
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Casey/Angie
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Do you have a little someone special that would like to party down for Valentine's Day? Stop by ICPL for a special preschool Valentine's dance!
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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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Eastern Iowa Regional Meeting
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: Planned Parenthood of the Heartland
Contact Person: Dana Stuehling
Contact Phone: 515-235-0442
Closed to the public
Details: Regional Meeting
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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: Cupcake Wars
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: Can you decorate the sweetest cupcake? Show us your flair for design and enjoy eating your creations after the competition. Please register below. *Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions before participating. We may not be able to accommodate all restrictions.
*For children in grades 3rd-6th
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Arts Iowa City Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
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
Details: Arts IC Board Meeting
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Music is the Word/ Black History Month Documentary: Twenty Feet From Stardom
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: The backup singer exists in a strange place in the pop music world; they are always in the shadow of the feature artists even when they are in front of them in concert while they provide a vital foundation for the music. Through interviews with veterans and concert footage, the history of these predominately African-American singers is explored through the rock era. 91 min (2013)
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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February 12, 2016
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Kirkwood English Conversation Club
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Staff or Desk Contact: Kirkwood Community College
Contact Phone: 319.887.3656
Open to the public
Details: All are welcome at this informal gathering for conversation and community. The English Conversation Club is run by volunteers from Kirkwood Community College with the goal of helping adults who are working on English conversation skills. All adults are welcome. For more information, call Kirkwood Community College at 319.887.3656.
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Book Babies: Preucil's Music Together (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: Music is the Word, Book Babies: Preucil School of Music’s, Music Together © Today Music Together © will be leading us in a special Book Babies program. Stop by to learn some new songs and have a great time singing and dancing together! For more information: http://www.preucil.org/musicTogether.html
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Facebook Basics and Beyond
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Are you currently using Facebook but would like to know more about the social media? Come to this session and we will discuss the Facebook interface, go over some privacy settings, and get a feel for how you can connect and stay connected with friends, family and some of your favorite organizations. Space is limited register online or by calling 356-5200.
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Luncheon with Margaret Wertheim
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: University of Iowa Office of Research & Economic Development
Contact Person: Leslie Weatherhead
Contact Phone: 319-335-2131
Open to the public
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Book Babies: Preucil's Music Together (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: Music is the Word, Book Babies: Preucil School of Music’s, Music Together © Today Music Together © will be leading us in a special Book Babies program. Stop by to learn some new songs and have a great time singing and dancing together! For more information: http://www.preucil.org/musicTogether.html
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Eastern Iowa Salesforce User Group
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Eastern Iowa Salesforce User Group
Contact Person: Don Baumgartner
Contact Phone: 314-971-0313
Second Contact Name: Stacy Jacobs
Second Contact Phone: 775-250-5856
Closed to the public
Details: Users of Salesforce.com in Eastern Iowa meet on a regular basis to discuss relevant topics and present on new features.
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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.