<p>Learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.</p>
<p>Northstar Digital Literacy defines the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education.</p>
<p>Online, self-guided assessments measure mastery of basic skills in each of 15 areas and provides individualized online instruction and practice.</p>
<p>Participants will earn a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.</p>
<p>Topics include:<br />
-Basic Computer Skills<br />
-Internet Basics<br />
-Email<br />
-Microsoft Word/Excel<br />
-Google Docs<br />
-Social Media<br />
-Information Literacy<br />
-Career Search Skills<br />
-Your Digital Footprint</p>
2024-05-13 16:30:00 -0500
<p>Newcomers are always welcome to this general interest book club that meets the second Tuesday of each month.</p>
<p>March: “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer</p>
<p>April: “Dying to Be Me” by Anita Moorjani (available on CloudLibrary)</p>
<p>May 14: “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus</p>
<p>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 are 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.</p>
2024-05-14 19:30:00 -0500
<p>Learn and practice basic watercolor techniques for painting a mountain landscape.</p>
<p>Patrons are welcome to bring their own specific materials if desired. All necessary materials and supplies will be provided including but not limited to: watercolor paper, paints, paintbrushes, and hot air guns/hairdryers.</p>
<p>Registration required: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/9984991?fbclid=IwAR2t54zuIA377nMTyneuhiWg4z3pXm4gYdbfr7qLWk58ovX6J9kw_54qbY0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/9984991</a> </p>
2024-02-28 15:00:00 -0600
<p>Learn new computer skills or gain additional experience on current skills with IowaWORKS and the Northstar Computer Literacy program.</p>
<p>Northstar Digital Literacy defines the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education.</p>
<p>Online, self-guided assessments measure mastery of basic skills in each of 15 areas and provides individualized online instruction and practice.</p>
<p>Participants will earn a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.</p>
<p>Topics include:<br />
-Basic Computer Skills<br />
-Internet Basics<br />
-Email<br />
-Microsoft Word/Excel<br />
-Google Docs<br />
-Social Media<br />
-Information Literacy<br />
-Career Search Skills<br />
-Your Digital Footprint</p>
2024-05-20 16:30:00 -0500
<p>Witness items disappearing in clear liquids and see the power of a Van De Graaff generator. No show is complete without lots of foam with our fantastic foam experiment, where children are the stars!</p>
<p>Monday, June 10, 10-11 am & 1-2 pm<br />
Downtown Library, Beems Auditorium</p>
<p>Monday, June 10, 3:30-4:30 pm<br />
Ladd Library, Community Room</p>
<p>Special Summer Performances:</p>
<p>All performances are first-come, first-serve; wrist bands will be handed out one hour prior to each performance.</p>
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<p>Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge and summer programs at the library: <a href="https://www.crlibrary.org/summer?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0h55HePdVcM2BjmDyA_TpmaA-208ZeCRjNK82M3sXcLaV7wqW3U2Jhnq4_aem_AcUxAKAoiTvuZzyvq0GvwmhD9uquxNiGgPzm9py2ST-hK_KifEXVcoz1dtKk2azaVc46XASCi2nFrlebah6cpOXm" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.crlibrary.org/summer</a></p>
<p>The Summer Reading Challenge is generously supported by the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Hills Bank, GreenState Credit Union, The Gazette, and the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.</p>
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2024-04-23 16:30:00 -0500
<p>Calling all true crime, murder mystery, and horror fans. Can you survive this is a special horror themed Murder Mystery Club event?</p>
<p>This activity is intended for adults 18+ only.</p>
<p>Registration required: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/10333141?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-1yAhu1Z7GOI3ieKwSh3gfL3K5jr1nUs6I5OMquUDxF0dkZYm-p2KcYM_aem_AfkJpIxaJlqVc0UQW1f-B7YI6lzjtpefL2wZvqnfr6Y9Gme1_YgN6CGae0Lxsv6qqm94n1NrUPghMUN4tiyFF0VH" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/10333141</a> </p>
2024-05-02 19:30:00 -0500