Category: Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
North Liberty Youth Council Hosts Hygiene Products Drive
The North Liberty Youth Council is collecting hygiene products to donate to the North Liberty Community Pantry, especially donations of personal care items including toilet paper, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, lotion, shampoo and conditioner, pads and tampons and other common toiletries. Find an NLYC donation box and drop off items at the following locations in…
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Youth Council Collecting Donations for Mid-year School Supply Drive
The North Liberty Youth Council wants to help North Liberty high school students and teachers finish the school year strong. The group is seeking donations of pens and pencils, markers and highlighters, paper, notebooks, folders, new or gently used backpacks and other common school supply items. Donations collected during this mid-year school supply drive will…
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Library Hosts an Evening of Learning and Discussion with Author Ben Greene on Nov. 18
The North Liberty Library invites the community to gather for a discussion with transgender advocate, speaker and educator Ben Greene. Greene will present a short introduction to key identities and vocabulary pertaining to the trans community before engaging in a fireside chat, answering questions and discussing topics of interest with those in attendance. Learn about…
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Join Us at the Family Health & Wellness Fair on Sept. 21
Join the City of North Liberty and community partners for a fun-filled afternoon with resources and activities for kids and adults! The five Ws Who: Community members of all ages. What: A free health and wellness fair and community baby shower. Where: Ranshaw House Lawn, 515 Community Dr. When: Saturday, Sept. 21, between 1 and…
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Senior Center Hosts Free Programs at the Ranshaw House in July and August
The Iowa City Senior Center is pleased to provide free programs for older adults at the Ranshaw House in North Liberty this July and August. The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive in North Liberty. Free parking is available in the small lot beside the house or…
Read MoreSenior Center Hosts Free Programs at the Ranshaw House in May and June
The Iowa City Senior Center is pleased to provide free programs for older adults at the Ranshaw House in North Liberty this May and June. The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive in North Liberty. Free parking is available in the small lot beside the house or…
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New Book Club Seeks Participants Interested in Being Good Neighbors
The Good Neighbor Book Club invites participants to explore books centered on belonging, inclusion, community building and good neighborship. Led by North Liberty Neighborhood Ambassadors, the book club will launch this April with a discussion of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times by Mónica Guzmán.…
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Community Center Now Sensory Inclusive Certified
Furthering its commitment to inclusivity, the North Liberty Community Center has partnered with non-profit KultureCity to enhance its ability to assist and accommodate guests with special sensory needs, to provide an inclusive experience for all guests using the community center. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive program, has been widely embraced by venues, stadiums and…
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North Liberty Youth Council’s Hygiene Products Drive Extended
There’s still time to help the North Liberty Youth Council support neighbors. Due to this month’s multiple winter weather disruptions and closures in our area, the Youth Council’s hygiene products drive has been extended through January 31. The Youth Council is seeking donations of personal care items including deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, lotion, shampoo…
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Help the Library Improve Accessibility
North Liberty Library is one of 240 libraries selected to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. Has a lack of accessibility in the library caused…
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