A multi-genre, multi-author two-day event featuring over 20 local authors. Meet the authors through virtual literary panels, readings, and activities.
I.O.W.A. 2020 will be held on the full days of November 7th and 8th from 10am-5pm on both days. This will be a virtual author event on Facebook that will promote live author readings, panels, and additional programming with authors and the library. The event is free for attendees.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/iaotherworlds/ to join the event.
For more information, visit the Iowa Writers' Rooms at https://www.thewritersrooms.org/
The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.