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 [...]

OAKTech (Older Adults and Kids and Technology) is a series of monthly technology classes offering skills training in Skype, Google Maps, iPads, and other apps and devices. More than just an instructional series, OAKTech brings together children and older adults to spend quality time in a friendly learning atmosphere. In a spin on the usual [...]

The Iowa City Public Library will be open during normal business hours this Easter Sunday, March 31, from 12:00pm until 5pm. Events that day include Family Storytime from 2:00pm-2:30pm in the Storytime Room in the Children’s area.  Recommended for all ages, parents of younger children are asked to sit with them during the event. Follow [...]

Susan Craig, Director of the Iowa City Public Library, has been named a 2013 “Woman of Influence” by the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ). Selected by an independent panel of judges, the award recognizes women “who have made a tremendous impact on the [Corridor] region,” according the CBJ. In her speech at the awards ceremony on [...]

Spring Break officially begins Monday, March 18 for students in the Iowa City school systems, but everybody knows it really starts the Friday before, once the final bell rings. This year, ICPL is offering a range of events for children and teens, including a concert, garden party, and screenings of the final Twilight movies. Featured [...]

Do you write poetry? Do you enjoy listening to poetry and perhaps sharing poems together? Then this fun two-hour session is for you! Bring your library card so that you can check out some of the great poetry books available at the workshop. All materials and refreshments will be provided. New this year: Young poets [...]