Join us for a special afternoon event with Professor Emeritus Lyell Henry, who will talk about his new book, Trekking across America: An Up-Close Look at a Once-Popular Pastime, published by University of Iowa Press. “Trekking across America vividly recalls a bygone era when people would cross the continent on foot, hoping the publicity would lead to...
Join us with restaurant reviewer of over 25 years, cookbook author Wini Moranville, who will read from and discuss her new book, Love Is My Favorite Flavor: A Midwestern Dining Critic Tells All. She will be joined in conversation by Iowa City food blogger, Meredith Lumberg. "In the tradition of the great food writers of our...
In-person event + Online other Join us every Tuesday for a special Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Raquel! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us. Masks are required for all individuals over the age of two. Social...
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us for Book Babies! Let's have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed to stimulate your infant's language development and is geared towards ages 0-2 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. ¡Ven para Book Babies! Divirtámonos juntos cantando, leyendo...
Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Join us for the exciting World Club on the third Tuesday of every month! Each month we will explore a unique world culture through fun stories, games, crafts, activities, or even delicious food. All ages and backgrounds welcome!
Dr. Maureen McCue will read from her candid, behind the curtains consideration of disability and being human, Dancing In A Disabled World. “I appreciated McCue’s attention to the lived realities of a child who later becomes the adult with developmental and cognitive disabilities.” - Kris Nagel, Psychologist “Maureen McCue’s stunningly candid and immersive memoir raises and...
Friday, November 22, 2024 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Journey back in time with Curt Strutz in his thrilling presentation, “Dinosaur Dimensions”! This captivating show will transport you to the age of the dinosaurs, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these magnificent creatures. Through vivid storytelling, incredible animatronic...
Saturdays 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. 家庭故事会包括较长或较短的故事，并结合动作游戏和相关活动，适于各年龄段共同参与。 如您因为身体原因需要特别安排，请联系图书馆。 --------- Family Storytime es para todas las edades e incluye historias más cortas y más largas combinadas con juegos y actividades de acción. If you need disability-related accommodations in...
11:00am to 12:30pm Meeting Room E Spoken Word Club is a weekly generative writing workshop that provides teen writers with a safe space to share their work, get inspired, and meet other teen writers in Iowa City. Each meeting will have writing and performance examples, activities, writing prompts, and time to share. This is a casual, comfortable...
Saturday, November 23, 2024 -2:30pm to 3:30pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Join the University of Iowa Youth Ballet at the Iowa City Public Library for an free interactive performance and reading of Jan Brett’s storybook The Nutcracker! The UI Youth Ballet Ensemble will perform Nutcracker dances interwoven with the children’s book, followed...
In-person event + Online other Join us every Tuesday for a special Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Raquel! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us. Masks are required for all individuals over the age of two. Social...
To Enter, Bring 3 of your best poems Sign up begins at 6:30pm. Slam starts at 7pm poets compete for audience adoration and great prizes in a three round elimination. Join us for a bard room brawl of poetic excellence The last mondy of every month at Coffee Emporium
