Wednesday, July 5, 2023 -1:00pm to 3:00pm Teen Center Wednesdays are for art, crafting, and sometimes making a bit of a mess! Weaving is found across cultures throughout history. This beginner workshop is for anyone who wants to try a simple design. No registration is needed but we do have a limited amount of supplies so it...
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, join us for a different event every week to broaden our knowledge of cultures around the world! Join us as we learn about Mexican Talavera and color your very own tile to take home!...
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...
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...
Monday, July 3, 2023 -1:00pm to 5:00pm Teen Center July Museum Mondays will be drop-in anytime from 1pm-5 pm. Museum Mondays- The Museum of Bad Art The Museum of Bad Art is the World’s only museum dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and celebration of bad art in all its forms. We’ll explore some real (not) works of...
Monday, July 3, 2023 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C This week's Monday Mashup is Perler Bead crafts! Each Monday we will be doing something different so be sure to check the calendar to see what's coming next! 本周周一大家乐： 拼豆手工 If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this...
Sunday, July 2, 2023 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Come create fun ocean creatures all month-long during July Sunday Fun Days! This afternoon will create squid windsocks that you can hang up and enjoy! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child please. ---...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 -2:00pm to 3:00pm Storytime Room Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis’ iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. In addition to creating paintings for sale, Lewis covered the inside of her 100-square-foot tiny home with colorful painted images as well. Despite her recognition today...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 -1:00pm to 3:00pm Teen Center Saturdays are for gaming. Each week we’ll feature a game and you’ll have the chance to compete for bragging rights and small prizes. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public.
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...
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...
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.
