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Cover to Cover with Akwi Nji

Artist in Residence Program

2024-05-02 17:30:00 2024-05-02 18:30:00 America/Chicago Cover to Cover with Akwi Nji Resident artist Akwi Nji’s latest art collection is inspired by book covers from her favorite pieces of literature. Commons -

Thursday, May 02
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-02 17:30:00 2024-05-02 18:30:00 America/Chicago Cover to Cover with Akwi Nji Resident artist Akwi Nji’s latest art collection is inspired by book covers from her favorite pieces of literature. Commons -

Resident artist Akwi Nji’s latest art collection is inspired by book covers from her favorite pieces of literature.

During this drop-in program, visit with the artist and view her artistic process as she creates a book cover inspired by her work and the connections she made with patrons during the library’s residency program. 

AGE GROUP: | Everyone |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Performances | Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | Artist in Residence |

Downtown Library

Phone: 319.261.READ

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.!

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary.

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.