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Women's Studies Reading Group

2023-12-07 18:30:00 2023-12-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Women's Studies Reading Group Fiction and non-fiction selections that are by, for and about women. Downtown Library - Unconference Room

Thursday, December 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-07 18:30:00 2023-12-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Women's Studies Reading Group Fiction and non-fiction selections that are by, for and about women. Downtown Library - Unconference Room

Downtown Library

Unconference Room

Fiction and non-fiction selections that are by, for and about women.

The Women's Studies Reading Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Downtown Library. If you enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction selections that are by, for and about women, reading about different cultures and historical perspectives, and being introduced to new authors, new ideas and new friends, please join us. New group members are always welcome! 

Winter titles:

  • December - God Help the Child by Toni Morrison (available on CloudLibrary)
  • January - Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia
  • February - Dear Ann by Bobbie Ann Mason (available on hoopla)

When a title is a part of a Book Club Kit, it will be ready for pick-up the month before it is discussed. Other titles available on hoopla and CloudLibrary. Copies may be picked up in person or by hold at any Metro Library Network location. Contact Amy Golly at gollya@crlibrary.org if you need assistance finding books. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Reading |

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Downtown Library

Phone: 319.261.READ

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Closed for the holiday.
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed for the holiday.)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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.