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Amnesty International: Write for Rights

2024-12-10 11:00:00 2024-12-10 18:00:00 America/Chicago Amnesty International: Write for Rights Join Amnesty International in this annual letter writing opportunity to support human rights around the world. Downtown Library - Commons

Tuesday, December 10
11:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 11:00:00 2024-12-10 18:00:00 America/Chicago Amnesty International: Write for Rights Join Amnesty International in this annual letter writing opportunity to support human rights around the world. Downtown Library - Commons

Join Amnesty International in this annual letter writing opportunity to support human rights around the world.

Join members of Amnesty International in a letter-writing event held each year. Participants can learn more about it at a table in the library Commons, and participate themselves in Beems A from 11 am to 6 pm. Come anytime. Sample letters, stationery, and other information will be available.

Every December, during Write for Rights, Amnesty International supporters from all across the globe write letters for people experiencing human rights abuse. Uniting supporters from more than 100 countries, Write for Rights is the biggest human rights event in the world. Learn more at write.amnesty.org. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

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Downtown Library

Phone: 319.261.READ

Hours
Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 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, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, Jun 19, 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, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Sat, Jun 28, 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 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting.

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Downtown Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Ladd Library
Both locations of the Cedar Rapids Public Library are closed.

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