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JULY-SEPTEMBER 2019EVENTS FOR ALL AGES

Photo from 2018 Family Night with the Eastern Iowa Circus Collective

520 West Cherry St.PO Box 320

North Liberty, IA 52317

Library HoursMonday 9a-8pTuesday 8a-8p

Wednesday 9a-8pThursday 8a-8p

Friday 9a-5pSaturday 10a-5p

Sunday 1p-4p

Upcoming Closings Independence Day Thursday, July 4 CLOSEDLabor Day Monday, Sept. 2 CLOSED

Regularly scheduled programs will not take place on Holidays or library closings.

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Ongoing Events

Social Hour (Adult)Mondays 10am Join us for an hour of coffee and socializing.

Jigsaw and JazzThursdays 10am, through August 8Join us for a jigsaw puzzle, light music, and conversation

Stitching Around (All Ages)Tuesdays 7pmNeedle crafting. For experts or those looking to learn.

My Baby Storytime (Birth-two) Tuesdays, 10:30am

Storytime (Pre-K) Wednesdays, 10:30am

Integration in MotionThursdays 1pm Special event - Sensing the Cosmos on July 11An hour of socializing and varied activities such as crafts and games for neurodi-vergent adults in our community.

Pop-Up Library1st Monday, 3-4pm and 3rd Wednesday, 1-2pm Keystone Place at Forevergreen1st Wednesday and 3rd Monday; 1:30-3p North Liberty Living Center2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday; 3-5p North Liberty Community PantryMaterials available for checkout.

Swanky Snacks (18 and under)Weekdays, 4-5pmThe library is proud to partner with JM Swank for snacks every day after school. Snacks are for kids in preK-12th grade and will be served in the storytime room.

The Writers’ Room: The Golden Attic (All Ages)1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 6pmAre you a poet? Whether you write free-form or verse, sonnets or sestinas, quatrains or quartets, come join us for the Golden Attic at the library! All ages, levels of experience and poetry styles are welcome. The Golden Attic is a community of The Writers’ Rooms. Find out more about this project at https://www.thewritersrooms.org

Super Tuesdays (K-3rd grade)Tuesdays at 4pm starting September 3Rotating activities geared toward kids in K-3rd grade, all are welcome.

Woof Pack (Adult)1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, through August 4, 11amMeet up at the library with other dog owners to enjoy a social walk with your dog friendly companions. All canine participants will need to be up to date on vaccines, and North Liberty residents should have their dogs registered with the city.

Tweendom - Stranger Things Escape Room (4th-6th grade)Monday, July 1, 6:30pmSomething strange is happening in the town of Hawkins. Solve the riddles and help us bust out of town. Or, at least break into the box with prizes.

Funny Nuggets (School Age)Tuesday, July 2, 12:30pmFunny Nuggets will entertain us with their zany improv following Summer Lunch and Fun at the Ranshaw House.

Stork Storytime TALKS (Adult)Enjoy monthly podcasts. Learn about early literacy and resources to be more confident as your child’s first teacher. Like and subscribe now where you listen. If you are listening via a computer or desktop you can link to the Stork Story-time Talks podcast from our northlibertylibrary.org or visit SoundCloud.com.July: Learn About Literacy: Tell Me a Story with the Cedar Rapids Public LibraryAugust: Let’s Dish: Meet Me at the Expo with the North Liberty LibrarySeptember: Hear From an Expert: Path to Diagnosis with Two Rare Mama Bears

Ongoing Events

July

Legos and Games and Crafts, Oh My! (School Age)Wednesday, July 3, 1pm-3pmDid you miss the Super Tuesday activity at the Ranshaw House? Stop by the library each Wednesday for crafts, legos and board games.

Memory Café (Adult)Friday, July 26, August 23 and September 27, 10amVolunteers and staff from the Iowa Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association host a social gathering (with treats!) for persons with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s, or other dementia and their family and friends.

Tot Time (Ages 2-4) Fridays, 10:30am

Saturday Storytime (Family) Saturdays, 10:30am NEW TIME

My Mother the Astronaut (Family)Monday, July 8, 6:30pmJoin us for an out of this world show with the Traveling Lantern Theatre Compa-ny. Aquarius’s mom is an astronaut and today is “Take Your Child to Work Day.” They visit Mission Control, meet scientists, engineers, and learn about space travel. You can too! Register via Eventbrite.

Friday Flicks (School Age)Friday, July 5, 1pmThis week’s feature is the classic film, E.T. This 1982 science fiction film is about Elliott, a young boy who befriends an alien being that is trapped on Earth. Feel free to bring pillows and blankets for your viewing comfort.

July

Super Tuesdays at the Ranshaw House (School Age) Tuesday, July 9, 12:30pmJoin us following Summer Lunch and Fun for a flying saucer craft.

Art & The Cosmic Connection (4th grade - Adult)Tuesday, July 9, 6:30pmUse art to explore space! Join us for a night of pastel art and science as we learn about geologic and atmospheric features of our solar system. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required via Eventbrite.

Macaroni Soup with Miss Carole (PreK)Wednesday, July 10, 10:30amJoin us for a rockin’ good time with Miss Carole and Clarence. Their energy and enthusiasm combined with participatory music will get EVERYONE wiggling and giggling, hopping and stomping, and singing along! Register via Eventbrite.

Legos and Games and Crafts, Oh My! (School Age)Wednesday, July 10, 1pm-3pmDid you miss the Super Tuesday activity at the Ranshaw House? Stop by the library each Wednesday for crafts, legos and board games.

Magician Mikayla Oz (School Age)Thursday, July 11, 12:30pmJoin us out at the Ranshaw House as Mikayla performs age-appropriate comedy and magic.

Constellation Luminaries and Coloring (Teen)Thursday, July 11, 1pmDrop in to make your own constellation luminary and/or color the galaxy.

Galaxy Wine Art (Adult)Tuesday, July 16, 6:30pmPaint your own galaxy wine glass at this DIY evening. Bring one glass to paint, and one to drink from – it’s also a BYO wine night at the library! 21+ Registration required via Eventbrite starting July 2.

July

Zumba with Fawn, Baby Wearing (PreK and under)Tuesday, July 16, 10:30amJoin us for a fun baby wearing Zumba class taught by Zumba instructor Fawn. Come wearing your babies or just come to dance with your little ones! Register via Eventbrite.

Super Tuesdays (School Age) Tuesday, July 16, 12:30pmJoin us after Summer Lunch and Fun in the library to play space bingo while learning about the planets.

Legos and Games and Crafts, Oh My! (School Age)Wednesday, July 17, 1pm-3pmDid you miss the Super Tuesday activity at the Ranshaw House? Stop by the library each Wednesday for crafts, legos and board games.

Zine and Papermaking (4th-6th grade)Monday, July 15, 6:30pmAmy from the University of Iowa Center for the Book will teach us how to make zines and paper. Registration required and limited via Eventbrite.

Friday Flicks (School Age)Friday, July 12, 1pmThis week’s feature is the classic film, Spaceballs. This 1987 film is about a rogue star pilot and his trusty sidekick who must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from a ruthless race of beings known as Spaceballs. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for your viewing comfort.

July

Galaxy Slime (4th-6th grade)Monday, July 22, 6:30pmCome make some galaxy slime tonight!

Zumba with Fawn (Family)Wednesday, July 17, 6:30pmJoin us for a fun and active Zumba dance class taught by Zumba instructor Fawn. Come ready to get your wiggles out! Register via Eventbrite.

Galaxy Food (Teen)Thursday, July 18, 1pmMake a variety of space related foods and enjoy eating them!

Into the Blue Art Workshop (Teen)Thursday, July 18, 6:30pmWho are you after dark? Do you have an alter-ego? Facets of yourself that you don’t show people in the light of day? Put those feelings and ideas into a positive work of art. Inspired by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s summer exhibition, Into the Blue, we’ll use a variety of art materials to evoke the night sky, of course using many shades of blue.The CRMA’s Education Director Erin Thomas will lead this workshop and provide materials, but teens are also welcome to bring their own materials to collage. Registration required and limited via Eventbrite.

Zumba with Fawn (PreK and under)Friday, July 19, 10:30amJoin us for a fun and active Zumba dance class taught by Zumba instructor Fawn. Come ready to get your wiggles out! Register via Eventbrite.

Friday Flicks (School Age)Friday, July 19, 1pmThis week’s feature is the classic film, Space Jam. The Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan, in a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for your viewing comfort.

Super Tuesdays at the Ranshaw House (School Age) Tuesday, July 23, 12:30pmJoin us after the Summer Lunch to make homemade galaxy slime that is out of this world.

July

Tumbling Tots with the Iowa GymNest (PreK and under)Friday, July 26, 10:30amThis program introduces preschoolers to skills that include forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and walkovers. Register via Eventbrite.

BYOBook (Adult)No meeting in July or AugustWatch for details regarding the September meeting to be posted at the library and on the library’s Facebook page. Contact Heidi at hhartke@northlibertyio-wa.org or call 319-626-5775 with questions.

Friday Flicks (School Age)Friday, July 26, 1pmThis week’s feature is Wall-E. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for your viewing comfort.

Engage Book Club (Adult)Wednesday, July 24, 12:30pmAn hour of reading with our friends! Once a month adults from a local day program come into the library for reading and conversation.

Martika Daniels (Family)Thursday, July 25, 6:30pmPrepare to be amazed as Martika performs a circus variety show with audience participation! Register via Eventbrite.

Zine and Papermaking (Teen)Thursday, July 25, 6:30pmAmy from the University of Iowa Center for the Book will teach us how to make paper and zines. Not sure what a zine is? Come find out! Registration required and limited via Eventbrite.

Legos and Games and Crafts, Oh My! (School Age)Wednesday, July 24, 1pm-3pmDid you miss the Super Tuesday activity at the Ranshaw House? Stop by the library each Wednesday for crafts, legos and board games.

Misbehaving Women of Iowa (Adult)Tuesday, July 23, 6:30pmIt’s been said that well-behaved women seldom make history. Author Cheryl Mullenbach has uncovered the stories of some of the state’s intriguing women and invites you to meet these heroic, amusing, imaginative, nervy individuals. Register via Eventbrite.

Crafting Friday (PreK & under)Friday, August 2, 10:30amCome make an out of this world sensory bag to take home! Register via Eventbrite.

Galaxy Bath Bombs (4th-6th grade)Monday, July 29, 6:30pmJoin us as we make fizzy bathtime treats you can keep or give away.

Galaxy Bath Bombs (Teen)Thursday, August 1, 1pmMake your own galaxy bath bombs with the colors of the universe.

Tuesdays at the Ranshaw House (School Age)Tuesday, July 30, 12:30pmJoin us after Summer Lunch to make your favorite constellation or to create your own using marshmallows.

July - AugustSaturday Yoga Storytime (Family)Saturday, July 27, 10:30amJoin us for a special family yoga storytime at the pool! We will hold the yoga storytime on the grass; there will be no access to the pool during this time. Register via Eventbrite.

Last Tuesday of the Month Book Club (Adult)Tuesday, July 30, 6:30pmJoin us at the library for a discussion of The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown edited by Catherine Burns.

Doodlebugs (PreK and under)Wednesday, July 31, 10:30amDoodlebugs is a free preschool program that combines storytelling and crafting based on exhibits at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Registration via Eventbrite is required and limited.

Legos and Games and Crafts, Oh My! (School Age)Wednesday, July 31, 1pm-3pmDid you miss the Super Tuesday activity at the Ranshaw House? Stop by the library each Wednesday for crafts, legos and board games.

Friday Flicks (School Age)Friday, August 2, 1pmThis week’s feature is How to Train Your Dragon. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for your viewing comfort.

August

Out of this Universe Movie Marathon (Teen)Thursday, August 8, 1pm and 6:30pmJoin us for a movie marathon. Movie features will be selected as a group.

Tween Movie Night (4th-6th graders)Monday, August 5, 6:30pmFor our last summer reading program event for tweens, we’ll be watching a movie.

Tuesdays at the Ranshaw House (All Ages)Tuesday, August 6, 12:30pmJoin us after Summer Lunch to make a personalized rocket that reaches toward the stars.

BREAKOUT: Get the Hubble Back! (Adult)Thursday, August 8, 5pmThe Hubble has been hacked! NASA lost control of the famed space telescope through some insidious computer piracy, and the perpetrator has hidden the means to regain control in a small box, along with a series of clues to open the multiple locks. Can your group figure out the codes, unlock the box, and help NASA? Registration required via Eventbrite.

Kids Yoga for the Iowa City Autism Community (Family)Thursday, August 8, 1pmJoin Erin for this autism friendly yoga program.

Legos and Games and Crafts, Oh My! (School Age)Wednesday, August 7, 1pm-3pmDid you miss the Super Tuesday activity at the Ranshaw House? Stop by the library each Wednesday for crafts, legos and board games.

Not A Box Party (Family)Sunday, August 4, 2pm-4pm at Penn Meadows ParkThis is a free, all-ages event. Children (and adults) will have an opportunity to let their imaginations run free and construct whatever they can imagine using vast amounts of the cardboard boxes and tape available. Volunteers will be on hand to assist and supervise; snacks will be provided. This event is co-hosted by 4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care, The Iowa Children’s Museum, the Iowa City Public Library, the Coralville Public Library, the North Liberty Community Library, and Johnson County Empowerment/ECIA, along with special support from the Iowa City Downtown Rotary Club.

August

How to Train Your Dragon 3 (Family)Friday, August 9, 6:30pmJoin us for an interactive viewing of the exciting conclusion of the How to Train Your Dragon story. There will be fun activities throughout the movie, snacks and a fiery guest appearance! Registration required and limited via Eventbrite.

Fur Babies Crafting: Cat Castles (Adult)Tuesday, August 13, 6:30pmFact: (some) humans love cats. Fact: cat habitats are expensive. If you’re a human who loves cats, come to the library and learn how to make your cat a habitat they’ll love FUREVER! Registration required via Eventbrite.

Friday Flicks (School Age)Friday, August 9, 1pmThis week’s feature is How to Train Your Dragon 2. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for your viewing comfort.

BREAKOUT: Get the Hubble Back! (Adult)Saturday, August 10, 2pmThe Hubble has been hacked! NASA lost control of the famed space telescope through some insidious computer piracy, and the perpetrator has hidden the means to regain control in a small box, along with a series of clues to open the multiple locks. Can your group figure out the codes, unlock the box, and help NASA? Registration required via Eventbrite.

Tuesdays at the Ranshaw House (All Ages)Tuesday, August 13, 12:30pmJoin us after summer lunch to create solar system frisbees.

Music Together (PreK and under)Wednesday, August 14, 10:30amJoin us in welcoming Preucil School of Music for this internationally recognized music program for children from birth through age 7—and the grownups who love them.

Legos and Games and Crafts, Oh My! (School Age)Wednesday, August 14, 1pm-3pmDid you miss the Super Tuesday activity at the Ranshaw House? Stop by the library each Wednesday for crafts, legos and board games.

Family Yoga (Family)Thursday, August 15, 6:30pmJoin Miss Emily and Erin for a Family Yoga Storytime!

August

Doodlebugs (PreK & under)Wednesday, August 28, 10:30amDoodlebugs is a free preschool program for toddlers that combines storytelling and crafting based on exhibits at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Registration via Eventbrite is required and limited.

Engage Book Club (Adult)Wednesday, August 28, 12:30pmAn hour of reading with our friends! Once a month adults from a local day program come into the library for reading and conversation.

Tippi Toes (Family)Wednesday, August 21, 6:30pmJoin us in welcoming Tippi Toes for a program full of music, movement, balance and basic dance steps.

Tumbling Tots with the Iowa GymNest (PreK and under)Friday, August 23, 10:30amThis program introduces preschoolers to skills that include forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and walkovers. Register via Eventbrite.

Last Tuesday of the Month Book Club (Adult)Tuesday, August 27, 6:30pmJoin us at the library for a discussion of Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich.

Stork Storytime Expo (Adult)Sunday, August 25, 1pm-3pmMake plans to attend our 5th Annual Stork Storytime EXPO sponsored by Mercy Iowa City. Visit with local non-profits and businesses about all things baby. There will be activities for younger children including free screenings and mini programs.

Cook the Book (Adult)Tuesday, August 20, 6:30pmThe book we’ll be cooking from and giving away a free copy of is Brunch Life: Comfort Classics and More for the Best Meal of the Day by Matt Basile and Kyla Zanardi. When you sign up at the Information Desk, choose the recipe you’d like to make and staff will make a copy of the recipe for you.

Tippi Toes (PreK and under)Friday, August 16, 10:30amJoin us in welcoming Tippi Toes for a program full of music, movement, balance and basic dance steps.

DIY Heating Pad (Adult)Tuesday, September 3, 6:30pmDrop by our maker station between 4:30 and 6pm for all the supplies you’ll need to make your own DIY Heating Pad – add lavender for added stress relief! Take home and make at your leisure or make it here at the library with our equipment.

Crafting Friday (PreK & under)Friday, September 6, 10:30amThis fun craft is a great way for kids to practice writing and identifying their names. Register via Eventbrite.

Suzuki Baby Music Class (Family)Saturday, September 7, 10:30amBaby Music Class is a Suzuki method based class for babies and toddlers, from birth through age 3, with their parent or caregiver. A nurturing environ-ment with songs, rhymes, stories, rhythm and much more foster learning and development for your child.

September

Amor Towles Author Event (Adult)Monday, September 9, 7pmWe are excited to welcome author Amor Towles, of A Gentleman in Moscow and The Rules of Civility to the North Liberty Library with Prairie Lights and Penguin Random House. Registration required via Eventbrite. The cost of this event is $10 per person. Bring your printed ticket to the event and receive $10 off your purchase of either title from Prairie Lights that night at the event.

Teen Game Night (Teen)Tuesday, September 10, 6:30pmCome play a variety of fun board games.

PJ Storytime with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (Family)Tuesday, September 10, 6:30pmCome to a special PJ storytime with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Registration required and limited.

Tweendom (4th-6th grade)Thursday, September 12, 3pmActivity based on tween’s choice.

Trivia and Tea (Adult)Monday, September 16, 6:30pmExcited for the new Downton Abbey movie? Join in the fandom fun with a night of trivia and tea with cakes! Come with a team - or fly solo. Registration required via Eventbrite.

September

Meet Vesta the Fox (Family)Thursday, September 12, 6:30pmLearn about Vesta’s story, as well as other animals native to Iowa, and about being a wildlife rehabilitator with Amber Oldfield.

Tippi Toes (PreK and under)Wednesday, September 18, 10:30amFriday, September 20, 10:30amJoin us in welcoming Tippi Toes for a program full of music, movement, balance and basic dance steps.

Goat Storytime (Family)Saturday, September 21, 10:30amWe are excited to welcome Lianna Cornally from Wondershire Farm to join us with a furry friend for this special storytime. We will read some fun books about goats and get the chance to learn about real goats! Register via Eventbrite.

NEW! Stork Storytime Meets (Adult)Thursday, September 12, 10:30amIntroducing a new series of in-person meet-ups for expecting families. Each 1-hour session will be focused on topics related to childbirth education, featuring a guest community resource professional. Start building your network of support, whether you’re expecting your first or fifth child. Meets will gather the second Thursday of each month at 10:30 in the Storytime Room.

Tippi Toes (Family)Tuesday, September 17, 6:30pm

Sing and Play and Learn Today! (PreK and under)Wednesday, September 11, 10:30amJoin us with West Music and their early childhood music and movement program! Becky will be using activities that help your child experience the amazing musical and non-musical life skills outcomes of early childhood music and movement!

Iowa Author Fair (All Ages)Sunday, September 22, 1pmIowa is rich in literary tradition. Come meet local Iowa authors and learn about ways to get involved in the writing community. Authors for all ages will be represented and have their books available for purchase/signing.

Celtic Guitar & Storytelling (Adult)Tuesday, September 24, 6:30pmJerry Barlow is a virtuoso guitarist, singer, and an extraordinary storyteller. He brings his musical renditions to life by relating stories about the history, legend and humor behind the music. Jerry will have CDs for purchase after the event.

Tweendom (4th-6th grade)Thursday, September 26, 3pmActivity based on tween’s choice.

September

Family Yoga (Family)Thursday, September 26, 6:30pmJoin Miss Emily and Erin for a Family Yoga Storytime!

Tumbling Tots with the Iowa GymNest (PreK and under)Friday, September 27, 10:30amThis program introduces preschoolers to skills that include forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and walkovers. Register via Eventbrite.

Engage Book Club (Adult)Wednesday, September 25, 12:30pmAn hour of reading with our friends! Once a month adults from a local day program come into the library for reading and conversation.

Doodlebugs (PreK & under)Wednesday, September 25, 10:30amDoodlebugs is a free preschool program for toddlers that combines storytelling and crafting based on exhibits at the museum. Registration via Eventbrite is required and limited.

Researching Your Family History: Turtle Wisdom (Adult)Saturday, September 28, 1pmTo help you find your ancestors, learn their stories along the way, and build a family tree that you feel confident about, let us look to the turtle: a slow and steady approach can be a very good thing. Come for tips, insights, tools and resources you can use. Registration required via Eventbrite.

Summer Reading Program 2019

Family Reading ChallengeParticipate in our Family Reading Challenge and get the whole family read-ing this summer. One parent/guardian and each child in the household must complete the Summer Reading Program to qualify. Each family will earn access to an exclusive family event and will be entered in a special prize drawing.

A Universe of StoriesThere is still time to register for our Summer Reading Program and earn great prizes. Register in the library or at northlibertylibrary.org. Halfway prizes for babies-teens will be available in the library starting July 1 and completion prizes starting August 1.

Family Reading Challenge - Family Picnic (Family)Sunday, September 8, 2pm-4pmFamilies who completed the Family Reading Challenge over the summer are invited to a family picnic. The North Liberty Optimists are providing a light lunch and drinks, please bring a treat to share. We will have fun activities for the whole family!

Tween Lock-in (4th-6th grade)Friday, July 12, 5:30pm-8pmTweens must complete at least half of the summer reading program to sign up. Sign up will begin Monday, July 1 in the library. Registration is required and limited.

After Hours Nerf war (Teen)Saturday, July 20, 6pm-8:30pmTeens must complete at least half of the summer reading program to attend. Sign up in the library starting Monday, July 1. Registration is required and limited.