Join us for a conversation with Davenport: a writer, artist, graphic designer and entrepreneur, running his clothing brand, Daepian Apparel and Native arts gallery in Iowa City.
Read Woke is a nationwide initiative started by Cicely Lewis, a school librarian. Join us for weekly programs that spark critical conversations and connect our community.
December 2 – Incarceration and Returning Citizens
December 9 – Young Reader Book Box**
December 16 – Indigenous Voices: Dawson Davenport
December 23 – Teen Reads
December 30 – Pajama Story Time
January 6 – Family Book Box**
January 13 – Poetry Edition: Iowa City Poetry
January 20 – Teen Reads
January 27 – New Woke Reads for Kids
February 3 – Teen Book Box**
February 10 – Diverse Abilities
February 17 – Teen Reads
February 24 – YPN (Young Parents Network) Spotlight
**Only Book Box programs require registration. One book box per household.
Register for the online Read Woke Challenge to log your minutes. This virtual program and other virtual programs held by the Library can be viewed at anytime on the Library's Youtube Channel. You can also visit the Library's Facebook page for these same programs, as well as updates to the Library's programs and services.
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.