February

The Boys In The Bunkhouse Feb 13, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 02:00 PM — The Outing Club Davenport, Iowa,: The Boys in the Bunkhouse "The Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland" - The 2018 All Iowa Reads selection. A Dickensian tale that took place in the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives. (Includes lunch) Cost: $22 Sponsored by Scott Community College and The Plus 60's.
Local Author Fair Feb 10, 2018 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Beaverdale Books-2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 1 Des Moines, IA 50310,: We ♥ Local Authors! Join us as recently-published local authors showcase their books. Our local author events have become popular with both authors and readers, and we’re pleased to present another group of authors and their books – something for everyone! Every author is someone’s local author!
Meet the Author Thomas Rendon Feb 24, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Beaverdale Books-2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 1 Des Moines, IA 50310,: Meet the Author Thomas Rendon
Revisit THE FLOPPY SHOW with Author Jeff Stein Feb 26, 2018 from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM — Artisan Gallery 218, 218 Fifth Street, West Des Moines,: If you grew up in Iowa, chances are pretty good that you hurried home after school to watch The Floppy Show. Join in the fun with a celebration of the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series at Artisan Gallery 218 on Monday, February 26 at 6:30 PM, as local author Jeff Stein, shares his book chronicling the history of the iconic Iowa children’s show. Back in 1957, WHO-TV asked staff performer Duane Ellett to come up with an idea to help teach children how to better care for their pets. Ellett created Floppy, a high-voiced beagle dog puppet that became his sidekick for the next 30 years. Together, the iconic duo made 200 personal appearances every year at community festivals and events. The Floppy Show aired weekday afternoons in part of four decades, featuring a live studio audience of children telling Floppy riddles, beeping his nose for luck, and watching cartoons. On weekends, the duo appeared in a variety of programs over time, from the S.S. Popeye in earlier years to The Floppytown Gazette in the 1980s, featuring Floppy and other puppets Ellett created. Thousands of Iowans outside of Des Moines discovered the duo from their performances at the Iowa State Fair. Even now, 30 years after their last television appearance, Duane and Floppy still hold a warm place in the hearts of baby boomers across America. Jeff Stein is recognized as Iowa's leading broadcast historian. He is the author of five books, including three on Iowa broadcasting. His work can be found at www.totallyiowa.com. Beaverdale Books will have books available for sale and signing.
Boys in the Bunkhouse book discussion Feb 12, 2018 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Knoxville Public Library Meeting Room,: The Knoxville Public Library Book Club will discuss the AIR selection for 2018, "The Boys in the Bunkhouse" by Dan Barry on Monday, February 12 at 1:30 to 3 p.m. We will show a brief taped interview with the author from a previous webinar hosted by the Iowa Center of the Book. Everyone is welcome.
Book Launch - Sustainable Business in Iowa Feb 22, 2018 from 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM — Peace Tree Brewing Company, 317 E. Court Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309,: Adam Hammes will be launching his new book, Sustainable Business in Iowa: How Leading Companies Profit from Environmental and Social Responsibility during the Des Moines Green Drinks networking event.
Recordings for Two All Iowa Reads Webinars Now Available: Recordings are now available from the All Iowa Reads Webinar on Jan. 24 and the All Iowa Kids Read and All Iowa Young Adults Read Webinar on Feb. 21.