Are you a brand new ICPL Card holder? Has it been a while since you’ve been to the library? Are you a regular user, but would like to know more? Join the Iowa City Public Library Development Staff on a “Get to know the Library Tour.” Receive a walking tour of the building, visit sections...
Celebrate Yotopia's 13th anniversary and help support the Iowa City Public Library at the same time! On September 19th from 11:30 am to 11:00 pm, a generous percentage of sales at Yotopia will be donated to ICPL. Thank you so much for your support!
Are you a brand new ICPL Card holder? Has it been a while since you’ve been to the library? Are you a regular user, but would like to know more? Join the Iowa City Public Library Development Staff on a “Get to know the Library Tour.” Receive a walking tour of the building, visit sections...
Join us in the lobby and Meeting Room D for a pay what you can book sale benefitting the Iowa City Public Library in celebration of Intellectual Freedom Fest! Owners of our Literary Loot Tote Bags can bring their bags to receive three free books at the sale. If you'd like to purchase a bag...
Are you a brand new ICPL Card holder? Has it been a while since you’ve been to the library? Are you a regular user, but would like to know more? Join the Iowa City Public Library Development Staff on a “Get to know the Library Tour.” Receive a walking tour of the building, visit sections...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 -12:00pm to 1:00pm In-person event + Livestream Meeting Room A With speaker Brady G'sell, Ph.D., hosted by Sunday Goshit. Expectations for democracy in South Africa have been shaped by a longer history of citizenship linked to white supremacy. The concept of relational citizenship is an important way of thinking about political belonging...
Join us for a pay what you can used book sale in the Iowa City Public Library Lobby during the Iowa City Book Festival! Owners of our Literary Loot Tote Bags can bring their bags to receive three free books at the sale. If you'd like to purchase a bag in advance you can find...
Thursday, October 24, 2024 -10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join our friends from the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa: Old Capitol Chapter as they read some fall-themed braille stories! After Storytime a chapter member will help write your name in braille! This event is for all ages. Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and...
Are you a brand new ICPL Card holder? Has it been a while since you’ve been to the library? Are you a regular user, but would like to know more? Join the Iowa City Public Library Development Staff on a “Get to know the Library Tour.” Receive a walking tour of the building, visit sections...
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:30am to 12:00pm Meeting Room A Join us for a special Halloween Storytime followed by a Trick or Treat Parade through the library! This year we will be visiting several booooooo-k carts that are ready to show off their Halloween costumes and eager to hand out some tricks and treats! After the...
Join us for the 31st Annual Book Gala at Prairie Lights Books. Enjoy light refreshments while shopping this after-hours benefit for the Iowa City Public Library. Online sales until midnight will also be included, just be sure to type "ICPL Library Sale," in the comment box. Bring your wish list or your too long TBR!...
Sunday, December 1, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Meeting Room A Join author, artist and craftivist Shannon Downey for a community stitching event and book launch. Filled with reflection, activities, exercises, prompts, and stories, her new book, Let’s Move the Needle, is both a how-to guide and a testament to the power of art and handwork to build...
