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The Iowa City Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of the Digital History Project, a web-based archive highlighting historic Iowa City and Johnson County, this Thursday evening, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the Library. The public is welcome to attend to learn about the archive, as well as [...]

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity this summer? Please consider volunteering for Children’s Day on Saturday, June 8.  You will receive a t-shirt to wear in appreciation for your help. Children’s Day celebrates the children of Johnson County, and features dozens of activities for kids, including a duck pond, live music, the Children’s Garden [...]

The Corridor Business Journal recently reported Iowa was ranked #3 nationally in “Volunteering and Civil Life in America.” More than 910,000 Iowans volunteered more than 99 million hours. Iowa City lead the state in number of hours volunteered, coming in at average of 57.6 hours per volunteer per year. At the Library, we have first-hand [...]

Take advantage of the bus system this summer to spend time at the Iowa City Public Library. The Library and City of Iowa City Transit have partnered again this year to offer free bus service to children and teens through grade 12. Show your Library card upon entering a bus during the designated days and [...]

If you are a homeschool parent or student and have been wondering how to stay engaged this summer, join other area homeschoolers at the Iowa City Public Library on Tuesday, May 14 to launch #homeschoolers@icpl. This new program is designed to connect homeschool families so they can exchange information on how to stay in touch [...]

Specifically designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other developmental disabilities, Sensory Storytimes is a warm, welcoming event that meets the first Saturday of the month in the Storytime Room at 1:30 p.m. Activities include tactile books, songs, stories, and activities that will provide the opportunity for hands-on participation.  Friends and [...]

The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is hosting a raffle to benefit Building the Collection. The two grand prizes are a $1,000 Visa card and a 64 GB Apple iPad with retina display. Tickets may be purchased at the Library’s Help Desk on the first floor, until May 4. Individual tickets are $10. You [...]

Come close out National Poetry Month at the 2nd annual Poetry Pro-Am. This four-hour event created specifically for teens features a performance master class, refreshments, and a blowout live show to cap the day. Start the day at 3:00 p.m. by participating in a master class that will help you develop your writing and performance skills. [...]

Whether you received a tax refund or you had to pay a penalty, two upcoming events at the Iowa City Public Library should be on your radar. David Oppedahl, business economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, kicks off the Library’s Money Smart Week activities on April 25, with a talk on small businesses [...]

Bring the whole family to these exciting events, and then continue on to the stacks to pick up a few books. These special family events are open to the public. Beats of the Gold Coast Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013 Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Meeting Room A Get on your feet and move to the Beats from the [...]