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Making Mountains
Making Mountains
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10:30 am
Standing at 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the largest mountain in Africa. Pretend to climb the mountain with us and see what it's like, step by step, to live on a mountain. This program is specifically designed for preschoolers. @Hiawatha Public Library
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Homeschool Day: Stepping Stone
Homeschool Day: Stepping Stone
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10:00 am
Free Admission for Homeschoolers 10:00am-1:00pm
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Homeschool Day: Workshop
Homeschool Day: Workshop
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1:00 pm
Stepping Stones workshop. Registration required. 1:00pm-2:00pm
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Homeschool Day: Guided Tour
Homeschool Day: Guided Tour
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2:00 pm
Guided tour of The Only One exhibit. 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Author Lawrence Goldstone
Author Lawrence Goldstone
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7:00 pm
Join author Lawrence Goldstone at Old Brick in Iowa City to discuss his new book "Inherently Unequal: The Betrayal of Equal Rights by the Supreme Court, 1865-1903".
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Black Iowa History
Black Iowa History
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6:30 pm
Learn about Iowa's legalization of school integration in 1867 @ Hiawatha Public Library Starts @ 6:30pm
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Black Fatherhood Project
Black Fatherhood Project
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11:00 am
In his documentary film The Black Fatherhood Project, first-time filmmaker Jordan Thierry offers context and conversation in this honest exploration of fatherhood in Black America. Through a telling of his own story and interviews with historians, he traces the roots of the fatherless Black home and reveals a history much more complex and profound than is often told.
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Meet Harriet Tubman
Meet Harriet Tubman
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11:00 am
Meet a real-life Harriet Tubman and learn about her experiences helping slaves escape on the Underground Railroad. 11:00am
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A Carnival with the Greats
A Carnival with the Greats
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12:00 pm
Throw a ball like Jackie Robinson, navigate the Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubman & more! 12:00-3:00pm
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Location:
55 12th Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Visitor Hours:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday - Saturday
Closed Sundays
Calendar of Events
February 25, 2012
Meet Harriet Tubman
Meet Harriet Tubman
Time:
11:00 am
Meet a real-life Harriet Tubman and learn about her experiences helping slaves escape on the Underground Railroad. 11:00am
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A Carnival with the Greats
A Carnival with the Greats
Time:
12:00 pm
Throw a ball like Jackie Robinson, navigate the Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubman & more! 12:00-3:00pm
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March 2, 2012
Into the Great Rift Valley
Into the Great Rift Valley
Time:
10:30 am
East Africa's Great Rift Valley has the largest number of flamingos on the planet! Come find out how this creature can live in a place with extreme heat, little fresh water and a small supply of food. This program is specifically designed for preschoolers. 10:30am @ Hiawatha Public Library
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