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Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library
2026-06-18 17:30:00 2026-06-18 18:30:00 America/Chicago Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library New and existing Friends are welcome! Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1

Thursday, June 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-18 17:30:00 2026-06-18 18:30:00 America/Chicago Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library New and existing Friends are welcome! Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1

Hiawatha Public Library

Forrest Kramer Room 103.1

New and existing Friends are welcome!

The Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library is a volunteer organization that supports and advocates for the Hiawatha Public Library. By joining, you help strengthen the Library and our community. Friends care about the community, support the Library’s mission, promote the freedom to read, encourage public use of library services, and assist with fundraising and gifts.

Funds raised by the Friends support programs and activities not covered by the Library’s operating budget, including summer reading and programs for children, teens, and adults.

Join us for our monthly meeting.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Friends of HPL |

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Phone: (319) 393-1414
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Mon, Jun 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Jun 15, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
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Dog Story Time with Special Guests from the K9 Ambassadors
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Meet dogs! Stay safe!
Bigger Bang Bubbles
Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Presented by Absolute Science!
Intimacy Writing Discussion and Workshop - Build relationships that breathe on the page
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Green State Credit Union Conference Room L006
The chemistry between two characters can make—or completely break- a reader’s emotional investment. Whether romantic, platonic, familial, antagonistic, or somewhere in between.
Armadillo Story Time
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:40am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Andy the Armadillo will be here!
Diamond Painting for Tweens
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Bedazzling!
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Enchanted Pages: Folded Book Fairy House - A whimsical craft from forgotten books
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Step into a world of imagination and creativity with this relaxing, hands-on library craft program
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Crafts for Kids
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Make it here. Take it home.
Mahjong
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong
Coding Cohort Experience for Teens
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Small Group Coding with Jerry Li
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COMMUNITY ASL CLASS - Want to Do Something Meaningful This Summer?
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Join our 10-Week American Sign Language (ASL) Class and learn a skill that helps build connection, inclusion, and community.
Healthy Snacks for Tweens
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Hy-Vee Dietitian Nicole Johnson is our host.
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Scrabble Club - Thursdays from 1-4 
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Calling all word wizards and lovers of letters! Join the Scrabble Club at the library and challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library - An Adult D&D Club
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Join us for an exciting Dungeons & Dragons campaign for adults on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5 PM
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Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
New and existing Friends are welcome!
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Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Welcome to our friends, new and old.
Hiawatha Comic Book Club - All fans welcome, new readers and longtime collectors alike!
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Bring your favorite reads and connect with fellow comic enthusiasts!
Doodlebugs
Fri, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Presented by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Community Writers Circle - One Community, Many Stories
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Join Our Adult Writing Group!
You-Sew Fabric Mini Scrap Pack
Mon, Jun 22, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Take and Make for Teens
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Prestige Dance Studio Story Time
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Stories, music, and movement!
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Fresh Conversations - A Nutrition Education Program to Support Healthy Aging
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Join us for conversations about food and nutrition, physical movement, community building, and researched, relevant information for older adults!
Youth Advisory Group Meeting
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Youth Advisory Group Meeting
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Discussion and Workshop - Step Beyond the Ordinary and Into Worlds of your Own Making.
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Green State Credit Union Conference Room L006
Science fiction and fantasy open doors to infinite possibilities, which makes them the perfect playground for exploring the craft of storytelling.
Craft & Grow: Hanging Succulent Creations - Turn a simple pot into living art
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Get creative this summer and grow something beautiful!
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A Flavorful Evening with The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook - Spice Up Your Shelf: From Storytime to Spice Time
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook.
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Fantasy and Sci-Fi Book Club - 4th Tuesday of the Month - May Pick: The Talisman by Stephen King
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Ready to cross into another world? This May, we are diving into The Talisman by Stephen King. A genre-blending adventure that bridges dark fantasy and parallel worlds in one unforgettable quest.
Crafts for Kids
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Make it here. Take it home.
Picnic & Pages @ the Pad
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Tucker Park
We're at Tucker today!
Mahjong
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong
Coding Cohort Experience for Teens
Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Small Group Coding with Jerry Li
This event is full
COMMUNITY ASL CLASS - Want to Do Something Meaningful This Summer?
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Join our 10-Week American Sign Language (ASL) Class and learn a skill that helps build connection, inclusion, and community.
Picnic & Pages @ the Park
Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
South Troy Park
We're in Robins!
Cancelled
Banking Basics Presentation : A Senior Program - Simple, practical tips for managing your everyday finances
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Join us for an informative, easy-to-follow presentation designed to help seniors feel more confident managing their finances.
Scrabble Club - Thursdays from 1-4 
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Calling all word wizards and lovers of letters! Join the Scrabble Club at the library and challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
My Teen Summer: Vision Board Collages
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1,Young Adult Space
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Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
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Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Green State Credit Union Conference Room L006
Join Our Adult Writing Group!
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Fri, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
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Murder Mystery Club - Work Together to Solve a Crime
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Attention true crime and mystery fans! Dive into a self-guided case at the library—follow the clues, examine the evidence, and see if you can crack the mystery!
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