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...
Did you pick up something new on Black Friday? We're offering extended help hours for those with questions about their new devices. Regular DML Help Hours questions are welcome, too: Want some help starting a digital media project like scanning slides, editing a video, or converting a VHS tape? Expect to have questions while you use...
The Arts & Crafts Bazaar is the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation’s annual winter fundraiser for the Iowa City Public Library. The Arts & Crafts Bazaar features handmade items donated by community members, as well as a used book sale, with all sales benefitting the Iowa City Public Library. This presale event is available to...
The Arts & Crafts Bazaar is the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation’s annual winter fundraiser for the Iowa City Public Library. The Arts & Crafts Bazaar features handmade items donated by Library supporters, as well as a used book sale, with all sales benefitting the Iowa City Public Library. If you are interested in donating...
Thursday, December 12, 2024 -6:00pm to 7:30pm Digital Media Lab Get ready for the new year by designing a 2025 calendar that’s all your own! In this workshop, we will use Canva.com to lay out and print a 2025 calendar using your own custom photos, artwork, fandom images, or whatever you like. A calendar template will be...
This class aims to present an easy introduction to some popular personal finance apps that don’t require connecting a bank account. In particular, these three apps are very popular among DIY entrepreneurs, small businesses, and people who don’t regularly carry cash. Sign up to learn more about these personal finance apps and the communities using...
Monday, December 30, 2024 -10:30am to 11:30am Digital Media Lab Sometimes you need a handy way to create, edit, and share documents online: maybe you’re editing a friend’s resume, dividing up tasks for an event you’re organizing with others, or sharing a video that’s too big to be sent over e-mail. Google Drive allows you to save...
