The Novel Hawk Newsletter

April 2019

Check Out Our Library During Conferences--April 4th, 4:30pm-7:30pm

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Learn about Buxton, IA

Visit our display of the traveling exhibit about Buxton, IA from the African American Museum in Cedar Rapids, IA. The exhibit includes pictures from Buxton, IA and a documentary by Iowa Public Television.


Buxton, IA was established in 1900 by the Consolidation Coal Company. The most notable thing about Buxton, IA is that there was a marked lack of racism while the town was operational. Stop in to learn more.


The exhibit will be on display until April 18, 2019.

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Sign Up for a Cedar Rapids Public Library Card

During conferences stop by the Cedar Rapids Public Library booth and sign up for a library card. The booth will be located in the Prairie High School library.

UPCOMING: Spoken Word Open Mic Night with Patrick Flores-Scott, April 25th

Prairie Point & Prairie High School Present

Spoken Word Open Mic Night with Patrick Flores-Scott


Where: HS Cafeteria

When: April 25, 5:00-7:00pm


Stop by your school library to learn more about this event!

About Us

About Us

401 76th Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA soldenkamp@crprairie.org (319) 848-5340 phawklibrary.org