Dozens of literature-related children’s activities will highlight the second annual One Book Two Book festival, Jan. 11-13, 2013, in and around Iowa City. Dubbed “A Celebration of Children’s Literature in the City of Literature,” the festival is organized by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature with support from presenting sponsor the Pearson Foundation. One [...]

On Friday, Dec. 14, the Iowa City Public Library will be closed to the public for staff to participate InService Day, the Library’s annual training and staff recognition day. Thirteen Library staff members will be recognized for their years of service ranging from five years to 35 years at the Library. This year’s theme is [...]

Little Free Libraries, the tiny repositories of books that have popped up in neighborhoods across the country, encouraging neighbors or passersby to take a book or leave a book, have come to the Iowa City area. Next week, Todd Bol, co-founder of the program, will visit Iowa City and participate in two events designed to [...]

A detailed list of public meetings and events open to the public at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA. For more information, call 319-356-5200 or visit icpl.org. ————————————— November 1, 2012 ————————————— 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Early Satellite Voting for the November 6th General Election In the ICPL [...]

Located in the only UNESCO City of Literature in the United States, the Iowa City Public Library has long-served as a center for culture, education and community. This fiscal year (July 2011-June 2012) saw ICPL launch the Local Music Project, an innovative way to deliver local music content to Iowa City. The Library also strengthened [...]

The Iowa City Book Festival is an annual event celebrating books, writing, and reading. Please consider volunteering for the Iowa City Book Festival on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15. Without the support of our volunteer community, the Festival could not host authors and book-lovers from across the state and around the country. We [...]

2012 Children’s Summer Reading Program Sunday, June 3 – Sunday, August 5 This summer, the Iowa City Public Library will offer many programs for kids of all ages. Registration begins on June 3, Children’s Day of the Iowa Arts Festival, and continues through July 15 in the Children’s Department. From June 11-August 5, all children [...]

The board of directors of the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature has named John Kenyon as interim executive director of the organization. Kenyon is currently editor and director of media operations with the Corridor Business Journal and is a member of the City of Literature board’s executive committee. He will transition from those roles [...]

On Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring the whole family to celebrate books, reading and writing. The Iowa City Book Festival will feature authors, crafts for kids, bookmaking demonstrations, live music, poetry, guest lectures and panels, book sellers and publishers, and plenty of food at the UofI Pentacrest. Saturday’s events include [...]

A Community Book Talk will coincide with UNESCO World Book & Copyright Day on Monday, April 23 at the Iowa City Public Library. The Book Talk will be held in Meeting Room A from noon-1 p.m. April 23. The program will feature community and business leaders from around the Iowa City area. Each will discuss [...]