A cozy mystery is a lighthearted, often fast paced mystery and is usually part of a series. They are fun or humorous without graphic violence, profanity or sex. Most often set in small towns where everyone knows everyone and their business. The main...
Winter Reading Program
Pounce on a good book!
December 21, 2024 - February 15, 2025
Curl up with a good book this winter!
Available to all readers age 3 to adults. Register and log your reading online, pick up a gamecard from the Library, or print your own.
Finish the challenge to receive a fun prize (while supplies last):
- For children: a SpareMe prize and a hot cocoa mug
- For adults and teens: a hot cocoa mug and chance to win a $50 Downtown District Gift Card
Printables
Resources
- Need some inspiration for your reading lists? Check out the Featured Collections for ideas!
- Learn how to log books with Beanstack's mobile app
Upcoming events
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Preschool Stories & More is the Thursday Storytime program at the library and will often be a guest presenter, storyteller or performer! All ages are welcome to attend Preschool Stories and More every week, but some programs may be better suited...
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Are you a dissectologist? Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Join ICPL's Winter Puzzle Palooza - a Team Jigsaw Competition. Teams of up to 4 players will have 120 minutes to assemble the same 500-piece puzzle. The first team to finish wins. If at the end...
Sunday, January 19, 2025 - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
Let's make a fun colorful craft to keep the cold away! We'll use white crayons to create patterns on paper hats before adding watercolor! And don't forget a pom on top! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children...
Monday, January 20, 2025 - 10:00am
Other
Adults are invited to come and grab a comfy chair and a mug of hot cocoa or tea on Monday mornings in January. Enjoy some quiet reading time in our light-filled magazine area! This event is part of our Wintering Together series for adults. Join us...
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. 家庭故事会包括较长或较短的故事，并结合动作游戏和相关活动，适于各年龄段共同参与。 如您因为身体原因需要特别安排，请联系图书馆。 --------- Family Storytime es para todas las edades...
Monday, January 27, 2025 - 10:00am
Other
Adults are invited to come and grab a comfy chair and a mug of hot cocoa or tea on Monday mornings in January. Enjoy some quiet reading time in our light-filled magazine area! This event is part of our Wintering Together series for adults. Join us...
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 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! This month's book selection is illustrated by Iowa City artist Claudia McGehee. We...
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
It's a No School Day, so come play a game! All ages are invited to play a couple rounds of BINGO for some fabulous prizes!
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
Looking for a last minute Valentine's gift or card? Want to make something warm during the cold winter? Join us to make your very own candle and Valentine's Day card! We will provide all materials--candle tins, wax, wicks, scents and colors for the...