Stuff Etc owner Mary Sundblad presented a contribution of more than $500 to the volunteer leaders of The Book End store of the Iowa City Public Library on July 28, 2010. The check represents donations received through the Iowa City store’s Umbrella Charity of the Month project. The Book End was selected as the June [...]

What eAudio titles are people listening to? ICPL’s eAudio circulation is up over 70% this year. Many people are discovering how easy and convenient it is to check out and then “click out” an eAudio book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Library’s collection includes over 1,800 eAudio titles and all are [...]

Summer is the perfect time for cleaning out the clutter. Whether you’re moving or just making room on your book shelves before school starts, keep an eye out for books in your house or apartment. Already read it? Donate it to the Iowa City Public Library! The Iowa City Public Library accepts donations of gently [...]

ECO Iowa City organizers and volunteers have been busy this gardening season. They helped make the Children’s Discovery Garden grow at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center with the help of Backyard Abundance, and a garden has grown up in an empty lot in the Miller Orchard neighborhood thanks to the hard work of many. [...]

Stories In the Parks Series Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m., Willowcreek Park June 16 through August 4, 2010 Fridays, 10:30-11:00 a.m., Mercer Park June 18 through August 6, 2010 The Iowa Public Library, in cooperation with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, will provide an outdoor storytime for children age 3 to 6 at two local [...]

Dan Wardell’s Reading Road Trip at ICPL Sunday, July 18th Two Shows:1:30-2:15 p.m. and 2:30-3:15 p.m. Part of the 2010 Iowa City Book Festival Meeting Room A, Iowa City Public Library Dan Wardell, host of the IPTV Kids Clubhouse, will read an original story and kids will receive beach balls as a souvenir as part [...]

Iowa City Book Festival Saturday, July 17 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Gibson Square Park (next to the University of Iowa Main Library) Intersection of Burlington and Madison Streets Area families can explore the world of books and writing with a full day of children’s performances, crafts activities, and costume book characters at [...]

The Library is seeking original artwork for ART-TO-GO, a collection of framed posters and juried artwork available for checkout to Library cardholders. WHO MAY ENTER: Any artist over 18 who lives, works or exhibits in the Iowa City/Johnson County area, and who has participated in at least one juried competition may enter. Previous winners who [...]