Sunday, April 28, 2024 -2:00pm to 3:00pm In-person event + Livestream Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jane Smiley returns to Iowa City in support of her latest novel, Lucky, the story of a folk musician who rises to fame across our changing times. Full of atmosphere, shot through with longing and exuberance,...
Sunday, April 28, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room To celebrate Save the Frogs Day come and take part in a doing a craft that features a frog leaping from the top of a lily pad! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child...
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...
Mondays April 2024 -4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-operating movie theater...
Get one-on-one assistance with any kind of writing from University of Iowa or Kirkwood Community College writing faculty at the Johnson County Community Writing Center every Monday and Thursday from 6-8 pm at the Iowa City Public Library. job applications materials, including resumes and cover letters school assignments, scholarship essays, college application essays, and materials...
Tuesday -4:00pm to 5:00pm Digital Media Lab Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where students learn to see themselves as...
Johnson County Great Give Day is an annual collective day of giving, where donors are encouraged to learn more about new-to-them nonprofit organizations, the work of the nonprofit sector in Johnson County, and make a gift (or a few!) to support philanthropy in Johnson County. On this single day – May 1, 2024 – ALL...
Meeting Room A, Online StoryJAM is a music and movement program designed to model, encourage, and facilitate music-making as an early literacy skill. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Masks are required for all individuals over the age of two. Social distancing between groups in attendance is encouraged. In order...
Get one-on-one assistance with any kind of writing from University of Iowa or Kirkwood Community College writing faculty at the Johnson County Community Writing Center every Monday and Thursday from 6-8 pm at the Iowa City Public Library. job applications materials, including resumes and cover letters school assignments, scholarship essays, college application essays, and materials...
10:30am to 11:00am In-person event + Online other Join us in person 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. Book Babies will meet...
10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us every Monday for a special Chinese Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Fang! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and fun crafts in Chinese and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us. 每周一请与少儿部图书馆员王芳一起加入我们的中英双语故事会！我们将阅读中英文绘本，分享儿歌，童谣和趣味手工。欢迎各年龄段的小朋友们和看护者参加活动。 ¡Ven a la biblioteca cada lunes para disfrutar de una hora...
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...
