February

Coralville Book Group Feb 18, 2016 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Coralville Public Library,: Novel Conversations -The group meets at 7 pm on the third Thursday of each month and alternates between classic novels and recent works of fiction and nonfiction.
It's a Mystery Book Group Feb 10, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Coralville Public Library, Meeting Room B,: It’s a Mystery is a mystery book discussion group that has met at the Coralville Public Library for over twenty years. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am in meeting room B. Everyone is welcome to join in any time. Refreshments are available at discussions.
Stage on the Page: Drama Discussion Group Feb 25, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Coralville Public Library, Library Board Room,: Stage on the Page reads and discusses scripts from plays new and old. We meet the last Thursday of the month September through June. Taking a break in December and over the summer months. Gather in the Library Board Room at 10:00 am to join the discussion. All are welcome!
Adult/Teen Book Discussion Feb 09, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Bondurant Community Library,: The Bondurant Comm. Library Book Discussion group will be discussing the book "Room" by Emma Donoghue. This book has been made into a movie, and is currently showing at theaters. The mother,(Joy)in the movie has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award. "Room" is the story of Joy,held captive for years in an enclosed space,with her 5-year-old son they finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.
Akron Book Club - TRAIN TO NOWHERE by Colleen Brandford Krantz Feb 16, 2016 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM — Akron, Iowa,Library Meeting Room ,: Akron Book Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. for approximately one hour to discuss a variety of book, every year including the All Iowa Reads.
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Author Georgiann Fischer Book Signing at the State Library Feb 05, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Ola Babcock Miller Building, Main Library,: The author and State Library staff member will give a talk and sign copies of her debut book: “The Legend of Santa Dan and Mark the Elf: Just a Couple of Nincompoops.”
Clarion - Noon Book DIscussion of Lila by Marilynne Robinson Feb 25, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM — Clarion, Iowa, at the Public Library small meeting room,: We meet at noon at the Clarion Public Library Meeting room, share a light fare of crackers and cheese and discuss our feelings about the book. If someone has not read it, it is fun to retell the story.
Nevada - All Iowa Reads "Lila" by Marilynne Robinson Feb 25, 2016 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Nevada Public Library,: The Reading Group will be discussing the All Iowa Reads book, "Lila" by Marilynne Robinson. Pick up a copy at the front desk and join us.
Decorah - Philip Freeman: SEARCHING FOR SAPPHO Feb 16, 2016 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Dragonfly Books, 112 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101 ,: Dragonfly Books is excited to host local Decorah author Philip Freeman to celebrate the launch of his new book Searching for Sappho: The Lost Songs and World of the First Woman Poet. Philip will share stories from his book on Tuesday, February 16th at 7:00 pm. The author of more than a dozen books on the ancient world, Philip Freeman is well known for his vivid stories, retellings, and insights on the ancient and medieval world. In Searching for Sappho (W.W. Norton 2016), Freeman explores the fascinating poetry, life, and world of Sappho. If you find that you can't make it to the event but would still like to purchase one of Philip’s books, just give Dragonfly Books a call at 563-382-4275. One of our staff will be glad to reserve a book and have it autographed for you.
Dragonfly Books Presents Jerry Johnson's "COOT STEWS" Feb 26, 2016 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Dragonfly Books, 112 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101 ,: Dragonfly Books will host local, outdoor writer Jerry Johnson with his new book Coot Stews. Known for his “Old Coots” essay collections, Jerry continues to write about bird dogs, bird hunting, and tales of life in the North Country. Jerry will share stories from his collection and sign books on Friday, February 26th at 7:00 pm at Dragonfly Books. At turns humorous, serious, caustic, and heartwarming, Coot Stews beautifully demonstrates Jerry’s love for the North Country, hunting companions, and the values and ethics that have shaped his outlook on life. A former newspaper reporter, editor and columnist, Jerry Johnson is now retired after 25 years as director of public relations at Luther College. If you find that you can't make it to the event but would still like to purchase one of Jerry’s books, just give Dragonfly Books a call at 563-382-4275. One of our staff will be glad to reserve a book and have it autographed for you.
Changes to the All Iowa Reads Committee: The All Iowa Reads Committee has added three new members as one departs.