

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Open Book Storytelling with CultureALL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Books are people. Read any good people lately?

Imagine a library full of stories- not written in books, but told through the lessons learned by people with real life experiences. Books are people. Join us at this open book storytelling event with CultureALL for storytelling, dialogue, and authentic personal connection as we learn the stories and experiences with fellow Iowans.

Meet the books that will be at this Open Book event: 

RJ Hernandez - He is a musician, chef, and entrepreneur who has been entertaining audiences and educating young people about his culture for more than three decades. R.J. plays a variety of instruments. He is the leader and a founding member of the musical ensemble Las Guitarras de Mexico and was inducted into the 2023 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. 

Abena Imhotep - Abena Sankofa Imhotep is an award-winning author, transformative thought leader, and the Executive Director of Sankofa Literary &amp; Empowerment Group which creates spaces for lifelong learning that center the literature and scholarship of Black authors. Leading conversations around racial equity and organizational awareness around the country, Abena is an active advocate for education, justice, and humanitarianism. 

If you are interested in becoming an Open Book or CultureALL ambassador with a story or skill to share, there will be a free informational and training session at the Coralville Public Library on Saturday, April 4th. Lunch will be served. Please contact Emily (ekriegl@coralville.org) to sign up.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/coralville/open-book-storytelling-with-cultureall/200029307030917
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling, business, workshops, music, food-drinks, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029307030917?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=coralville-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Coralville
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1401 5th St, Coralville, IA, United States, Iowa 52241
- **lat**: 41.67725
- **long**: -91.58187
- **full address**: 1401 5th St, Coralville, IA, United States, Iowa 52241

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Coralville Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/coralville-public-library/25948495)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1401 5th St, Coralville, IA, United States, Iowa 52241
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Coralville Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, storytelling, business, workshops, music, food-drinks, entertainment, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Open Book Storytelling with CultureALL ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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