From moving vignettes about gangsters breaking into tears or finding themselves worthy of love and affirmation, to moments of spiritual reflection and sidesplittingly funny banter between him and the homies, Boyle creates a convincing and even joyful treatise on the sacredness of every life. Considering that he has buried more than 150 young people from [...]

It’s back by popular demand! ECO Iowa City is once again offering compost bins for purchase at a reduced rate. And this time around, a kitchen collector is included with each sale. Compost bins and kitchen collectors are available while supplies last, July 10 at the Fire Department Training Center in Iowa City. Compost Bin [...]

The Iowa City Public Library will be closed on Sunday, July 4. The Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Monday, July 5. For more information on ICPL’s hours, visit http://icpl.org/hours-location/holidays.php.

Last summer, the Iowa City Public Library sponsored a three-day author-in-residence series featuring Jack Gantos, an award-winning children’s book writer. Gantos’ programs were well attended by Iowa City families and the residency was a highlight of the summer reading program. This summer, a second author residency will be offered to promote reading and writing to [...]

Join us for a special Author in Residence program with John Coy, author of picture books and sports-themed books for school-age children and young adults. Coy will present programs for all ages, July 15-17, including a discussion for parents and educators. ICPL’s 2010 Author Residency is co-sponsored by the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation. [...]

The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation salutes these local businesses for their very generous contributions this year. On behalf of patrons of the Iowa City Public Library, thank you for your support! AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance, Inc. ACT, Inc. Alliant Energy Bachmeier Interiors Carpet One Blank & McCune,The Real Estate Company Bradley & Riley [...]