Join us for the exciting World Club on the third Tuesday of every month! Each month we will explore a unique world culture through fun stories, games, crafts, activities, or even delicious food. All children under 12 and their caregivers are welcome...
Arts & Crafting
Whether it's a craft-to-go or craft event, you can learn a new skill or join others to chat and craft with the ICPL community. Check out upcoming events below.
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Upcoming events
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
Embark on a whimsical journey at our kite-making workshop! Let your creativity soar as you craft your own colorful kite, bringing your imagination to the skies. Don't miss this chance to let imaginations take flight! Sunday Fun Days are...
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Book to Art Club is the fourth Tuesday of every month for school age children. Each month we will read a picture book and create custom art inspired by the story! For our last Book to Art Club of the school year, we are reading a book that embraces...
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - 6:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Do you knit, crochet, spin, punch needle, embroider? Bring your current project and join us the last Thursday of the month for an evening of conversation and fiber arts of all kinds. Whether you're new the hobby or a seasoned veteran, all...
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
Stop and smell the flowers this week at the library. Join us to make a beaded flower that will always be in bloom. Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child...
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 6:30pm
Digital Media Lab
Create a beautiful, layered greeting card with butterfly shapes cut by our Cricut! You'll see the machine in action and get familiar with its software for your future projects. All supplies will be provided. Please register, as space is limited....
Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 11:00am
Bookmobile, Pedmall
The Arts, Books & Children (ABC) Day is a feast for kids and kids-at-heart! All ages will enjoy the kids activities located on the Pedmall as part of the Iowa Arts Festival! Produced by Iowa City Public Library, this is the official kickoff for...
Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
Make an insect stick puppet by wrapping yarn around a cardboard shape, then adding eyes and wings. Make a bee with black and yellow, or choose from a rainbow of other colors! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all ages, but younger children should...
Monday, June 10, 2024 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
Our friends from snapshots literary magazine will be here to help us design our very own magazine in this special three week workshop. The first week we will work on the writing for the magazine, the second will be the art, and finally the third...
Monday, June 10, 2024 - 1:00pm
Teen Center
Every Monday in June, middle and high schoolers have to opportunity to make something new. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. The mini vendor kit we're making this week is absolutely adorable! Work on building it...
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