A special book drive for The Book End starts soon at many local MidWestOne banks The September used book collection is the fifth annual hosted by the bank to benefit The Book End used bookstore in the Iowa City Public Library. The drive will run from September 1 through September 30, 2010. Each of the [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Come see the incredibly creative artwork that began life as a book! Purchase and take home a new treasure! The third annual “Altered Books” fundraiser for the Iowa City Public Library is scheduled for Friday evening, June 4, 2010 in conjunction with the Iowa Arts Festival in downtown Iowa City, Iowa. Questions may be directed [...]

Join us for “Building the Collection: Celebrating the Creative Spirit,” a live and silent auction to benefit the Iowa City Public Library, hosted by the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation. The event will be held at hotelVetro from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 2, with the live auction starting at 7 p.m. Just of the [...]