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English as a Second Language
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 UTC and 14 more dates | North Liberty Library, 520 W. Cherry St, North Liberty, Iowa, 52317, United States
Are you looking to improve your English in a relaxed and supportive environment? Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our ESL class is here to help you on your language journey.

What to Expect:• Casual Atmosphere: Enjoy learning in a low-key, friendly setting.• Interactive Sessions: Practice speaking, listening, and understanding English through engaging activities.• Supportive Community: Connect with others who are also learning English and share your experiences.

Conversations host, Alice, graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, IL in 2015, and then spent two years teaching English in Ukraine.
Come and join us at the library for a fun and educational experience!

Pride Poetry at Studio 13
2026-02-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio 13, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Join us the first TUESDAY of each month for Pride Poetry hosted by Lilo B. – No cover– Anyone can perform: poetry, spoken word, short stories & more– Donations for LGBTQ charities each month– Fabulous food & drink deals– Karaoke with Dawsi after the showDoors open at 7Sign up starting at 7:30Show starts at 8

The Future of Tech & Education
2026-02-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Iowa
Join us for an evening exploring how technology is reshaping the classroom and beyond. Hear about how emerging trends in educational technology from AI-powered learning platforms to innovative teaching methods are changing education.
​Whether you’re an educator or simply interested in where education is headed, this discussion will offer fresh perspectives on the intersection of learning and innovation. The location will be announced soon, so stay tuned for updates.

SPONSORS: Google & Watson Institute
​SPEAKER: Marten Roorda – Senior Advisor for Education @ Gates Foundation and former CEO of ACT
​LOCATION: To be announced
​AGENDA:
​5:30 – 6: Registration & Networking
​6 – 7 PM: Speaker
​7 – 8: Networking (Optional)

AI for Business
2026-02-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Iowa
Join us for a practical look at how AI can drive measurable results in everyday business. This event will bring together local entrepreneurs, technologists, and business leaders. We will walk through concrete use cases and help you evaluate ROI for businesses.

​AGENDA:
​5:30 – 6 PM: Registration & Networking
​6 – 7 PM: Speaker
​7 – 8 PM: Networking (Optional)

SPONSORS: Google & Watson Institute
​SPEAKERS: To be announced
​LOCATION: To be announced

The Moth MainStage
2026-02-26 19:30 - 22:00 | The Englert Theatre, 221 E Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, United States
Englert PresentsThe MothSponsored by: Iowa Public Radio

On-Sale ScheduleMember Presale: Begins Wednesday, September 10 @ 10 AM CTPublic On-Sale: Friday, September 12 @ 10:00 AM CT

Show DescriptionThe Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show —featuring a musical act— where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they’re recorded for future episodes of The Moth Podcast and Moth Radio Hour.

The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. As an organization, it celebrates the ability of stories to honor the diversity and commonality of the human experience. This curated live event features five storytellers who share true stories on an array of topics, creating an experience that is intimate, inspiring, captivating, theatrical, and enlightening. The Moth is a nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. For 25 years, The Moth has presented over 40,000 true personal stories, told live, without notes, to standing-room-only audiences and virtually around the globe. Renowned for showcasing a broad range of human experiences, The Moth produces approximately 600 live and virtual shows each year and has an ongoing presence in 28 cities worldwide. Additionally, The Moth runs storytelling workshops for high school students, teachers, adults and advocates from around the world through its Education, Community and Global Programs, and MothWorks, which uses the essential elements of Moth storytelling as an empathetic communication tool.
