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SUMMARY:IMC Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Instructional Materials Center Office Hours \nIMC staff will be available online during office hours to answer questions and provide information on IMC/Library services\, accessible educational materials\, ordering materials for students and other topics. \nJust register once and receive the link to all office hour sessions so you have it when you need it!
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/imc-office-hours-39/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Educators,Parents
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SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays – Starting September 18\, 2025\n10:00 – 10:30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blind\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resources\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille Babies
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-36/
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Street\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents,Youth,Youth Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Bean":MAILTO:denise.bean@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:IMC Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Instructional Materials Center Office Hours \nIMC staff will be available online during office hours to answer questions and provide information on IMC/Library services\, accessible educational materials\, ordering materials for students and other topics. \nJust register once and receive the link to all office hour sessions so you have it when you need it!
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/imc-office-hours-40/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Educators,Parents
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SUMMARY:No Book Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love reading but dislike assigned titles? Do you want to talk about what you’re reading and hear about what others are reading? Then the No Book\, Book Club is for you! \nHosted by the Iowa Library for the Blind\, this unique book club gives you the freedom to read whatever you choose. Just bring the title you’re currently reading and share it with the group—no required reading\, no pressure. It’s a great way to discover new books\, connect with fellow readers\, and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming\, accessible space. \nThe group meets on the third Wednesday of every other month at 2:00 p.m. (meeting months are January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, and November). For more information on how to join\, contact Jodi at 515-452-1327 or jodi.aldini@blind.state.ia.us.
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/no-book-book-club-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adult Library Program,Book Discussion Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jodi Aldini":MAILTO:jodi.aldini@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays – Starting September 18\, 2025\n10:00 – 10:30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blind\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resources\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille Babies
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-37/
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Street\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents,Youth,Youth Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Bean":MAILTO:denise.bean@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:Thursday Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Library for the Blind’s Thursday Book Club to discuss The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes\, Nazi Thieves\, and the Great Treasure Hunt in History by Rober M. Edsel (DB74650). Call Angie at 515-452-1330 for login info.
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/thursday-book-club-13/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adult Library Program,Book Discussion Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Houk":MAILTO:angela.houk@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:IMC Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Instructional Materials Center Office Hours \nIMC staff will be available online during office hours to answer questions and provide information on IMC/Library services\, accessible educational materials\, ordering materials for students and other topics. \nJust register once and receive the link to all office hour sessions so you have it when you need it!
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/imc-office-hours-41/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Educators,Parents
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SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays – Starting September 18\, 2025\n10:00 – 10:30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blind\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resources\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille Babies
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-38/
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Street\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents,Youth,Youth Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Bean":MAILTO:denise.bean@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market on Saturday\, May 30! \nHeld in Downtown Des Moines’ Historic Court District\, the Market features hundreds of Iowa vendors offering locally grown produce\, seasonal flowers\, farm-fresh eggs and cheese\, fresh-baked goods\, locally produced wine\, Iowa-raised meats\, and more. \nThe Downtown Farmers’ Market runs every Saturday from May 2 through October 31\, from 7 a.m. to noon (8 a.m. to noon in October).
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/des-moines-downtown-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Downtown Des Moines’ Historic Court District\, Des Moines\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library":MAILTO:library@blind.state.ia.us
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