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...
Thursday, November 2, 2023 -7:30pm to 8:30pm Digital Media Lab Register3 registered Your library has a Cricut Maker 3! Anyone interested in using the Cricut to create paper cut-outs, vinyl stickers, iron-on designs, or other creations is invited to this introductory session. Stacey will walk us through the following: What you can make with a Cricut What the...
Get free, one-on-one help with your writing! Every Thursday from June 15th to August 3rd in Meeting Room E on the second floor of the Iowa City Public Library. Resumes, applications, op-eds, reports, essays, legal documents, creative writing — all writing is welcome! Walk-in 20-minute appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday, November 2, 2023 -4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Do you love all things Disney? Put your knowledge to the test and join us for Disney Trivia! Compete solo or work in a group in this ultimate Disney battle. Winners will get bragging rights and a prize! 你喜欢迪士尼吗？来参加我们的迪士尼知识竞赛吧！可单人上场或组队作战，获胜者将赢得荣耀和奖品！ If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate...
4:00pm to 5:00pm In-person event + Online other Teen Center, Online Adam and Matthew from 1 Week Critique are here every Thursday to lead a Teen Writing workshop. If you love to write, or have considered it and have been too scared to try, now's your chance! Teen authors also have the opportunity to have their work...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 -12:00pm to 1:00pm In-person event + Livestream Meeting Room A Guest speaker Dr. Jean Donham. The mission of public education originally was to educate all citizens to understand their role in a democracy. Public education was intended to support the public good for all. At one time, our schools and teaching professionals were...
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...
Tuesdays Meeting Room E We're currently looking for new players for the role playing game, Savage Worlds. All skills levels are welcome. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public. Cosponsor Cosponsor Name: Josh Christain
Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. We ask Storytime attendees to social distance and masks are required for those old enough to wear them. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This...
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...
Sunday, October 29, 2023 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Make a spooky but cute black cat whose eyes will follow you around the room! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child please. --- Los Sunday Fun Days son para todas las edades, pero...
11:00am to 12:30pm In-person event + Online other Meeting Room D A program of Iowa City Poetry, IC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain an inclusive, thriving spoken-word poetry community in Iowa City that empowers youth from all backgrounds to speak their truths. Join us Saturdays for a 90 minute generative writing workshop that provides writing/performance examples,...
