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ICPL Unveils Digital History Project

by Nick Twemlow on May 22nd, 2013

New digital archive promises to surface the history of Johnson County

ICPL Unveils Digital History Project

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 [...]

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Volunteers Needed for Children’s Day

by Nick Twemlow on May 21st, 2013

Annual celebration in downtown Iowa City relies on community participation.

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 [...]

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ICPL Honors Library Volunteers

by Kyle VanNatter on May 15th, 2013

Recent ceremony highlights contributions of the Library’s irreplaceable friends.

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 [...]

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Have Library Card, Will Travel

by Nick Twemlow on May 10th, 2013

Ride City buses free Tuesdays – Thursdays this summer just by showing your Library card.

Have Library Card, Will Travel

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 [...]

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Summer Program Launches for Area Homeschoolers

by Nick Twemlow on April 25th, 2013

Want to stay connected over summer break? Here's how.

Summer Program Launches for Area Homeschoolers

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 [...]

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Sensory Storytimes Offer Welcoming Space for Children with Developmental Disabilities

by Nick Twemlow on April 24th, 2013
Sensory Storytimes Offer Welcoming Space for Children with Developmental Disabilities

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 [...]

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Library Raffle is a Win, Win

by Nick Twemlow on April 15th, 2013

Anyone can enter to vie for two fantastic prizes, while helping out the Library.

Library Raffle is a Win, Win

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 [...]

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Teens! Register Today for Poetry Pro-Am

by Nick Twemlow on April 12th, 2013

Start fine-tuning your rhyming skills for this spoken word & rap fest.

Teens! Register Today for Poetry Pro-Am

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. [...]

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Plan Your Personal Finances during Money Smart Week

by Nick Twemlow on April 11th, 2013

Learn how to save, spend wisely, and invest for the future.

Plan Your Personal Finances during Money Smart Week

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 [...]

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Three Big Events Highlight April Children’s Schedule

by Nick Twemlow on March 28th, 2013

Drums, puppets, and an Earth Day fair.

Three Big Events Highlight April Children’s Schedule

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 [...]

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