Science & Technology

Upcoming events

Monday, April 22, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Local History Science & Technology

Monday, April 22, 2024 - 5:30pm

Meeting Room A

Join members of the UI Biology Department's Personal Genome Learning Center (PGLC) for a discussion surrounding recent developments in the world of genetics. The members of PGLC look to expand the conversation about genetics outside the...

Adults Science & Technology
Girls Who Code. Register here (QR code pictured). Iowa City Public Library.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 4:00pm

Digital Media Lab

Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where...

Tweens Kids Science & Technology

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 5:00pm

Teen Center

Most of us don't think twice about consuming caffeine, but can it do more harm than good? Join University of Iowa's Pharmacy Students as we discuss caffeine and its effects. There will be a brief presentation followed by a game centered...

Teens Science & Technology

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Local History Science & Technology
Girls Who Code. Register here (QR code pictured). Iowa City Public Library.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 4:00pm

Digital Media Lab

Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where...

Tweens Kids Science & Technology
getting started with google drive

Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10:30am

Online

Sometimes you need a handy way to create, edit, and share documents online: maybe you’re editing a friend’s resume, dividing up tasks for an event you’re organizing with others, or sharing a video that’s too big to be sent over e-mail. Google...

Adults Classes & Workshops Science & Technology

Monday, May 6, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Local History Science & Technology
Girls Who Code. Register here (QR code pictured). Iowa City Public Library.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 4:00pm

Digital Media Lab

Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where...

Tweens Kids Science & Technology
Google maps tips and tricks

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 10:30am

Digital Media Lab

Are you planning your summer travels? Let's look at Google Maps together! This essential resource is handy as both a website and app for travel and armchair exploration. We'll start with the basics of selecting locations, navigating...

Adults Classes & Workshops Science & Technology