Greetings, adventurer! You’re about to embark on a journey of culture from around the globe without ever leaving the county limits. Enjoy conversations on connection, learn a new language, listen to a live “book” or explore new materials available in your public libraries.
Travel to and around the public libraries of Greene County to attend our multicultural events and peruse our new materials. Make sure to get a stamp from the librarian at that location.
Complete eight adventures to be entered in a county-wide prize drawing!
Chart your course around Greene County and attend these programs:
CULTURE CAFE & OPEN HOUSE
Rippey Public Library
(220 W. Main St., Rippey)
Tuesday, May 12 from 5 - 8 PM
Open House: 5 - 6 PM
Culture Café: 6 - 8 PM
Enjoy informal conversations with other Greene County folks about culture and how it connects us, led by MFRC director Sara Huddleston. Light refreshments will be served.
Topic: Cultural Awareness and Cross-Cultural Communication
HABLE CON AMIGOS: YOUTH SPANISH-LANGUAGE CLASSES
Jefferson (Location TBD)
Saturdays from August 1 - August 22
11 AM - 12 PM
Learn basic Spanish vocabulary and sentence structure every Saturday at this four-week language program! This program is for ages 7 - 10. Limit of 12 kids + 1 parent each. Snacks will be served.
CULTURE CAFE & OPEN HOUSE
William Paton Public Library
(105 S. Main St., Paton)
Wednesday, September 16 from 5 - 8 PM
Open House: 5 - 6 PM
Culture Café: 6 - 8 PM
Enjoy informal conversations with other Greene County folks about culture and how it connects us, led by MFRC director Sara Huddleston. Light refreshments will be served.
Topic- What Connects Us: Values, Trust, & Community Engagement
AVENTURAS DE IDIOMAS: ADULT SPANISH-LANGUAGE CLASSES
Jefferson Public Library
(200 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson)
Wednesdays from September 30 - October 21: 5 - 6:30 PM
Learn basic Spanish vocabulary and sentence structure every Saturday at this four-week language program! This program is for ages 7 - 10. Limit of 12 kids + 1 parent each. Snacks will be served.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Jefferson Public Library
(200 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson)
Monday, November 2 from 3 - 5 PM
Join us in this cultural celebration of family, life, and community with activities for all ages, like crafts, face painting, lotería, and more!
CULTURE CAFE & OPEN HOUSE
Churdan Public Library
(414 Sand St., Churdan)
Thursday, November 12 from 5 - 8 PM
Open House: 5 - 6 PM
Culture Café: 6 - 8 PM
Enjoy informal conversations with other Greene County folks about culture and how it connects us, led by MFRC director Sara Huddleston. Light refreshments will be served.
Topic: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Self Confidence
Preview of Upcoming Attractions
CultureALL OPEN BOOK PROGRAMS
Experience two life-changing narratives at a story-sharing program where people are “Books” and you are the “Reader”. Check them out, hear their stories, and engage with them through small group or one-to-one conversation.
Learn more about this wonderful program with the Iowa Public Radio interview to the right!
Locations: Grand Junction, Scranton, and Jefferson Public Libraries (Dates and Times TBD)
This program is sponsored by the Greene County Librarians Association, Greene County Board of Supervisors, the Greene County Community Foundation, CultureALL, and the Multicultural Family Resource Center of Greene County.