93% of Iowa’s land is dedicated solely to mono-crops making the state one of the most altered landscapes on earth. Learn how to create a native sanctuary in whatever space you have available, and do your part to give back to the pollinators....
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
Sunday, February 9, 2025 - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Teen Center, Livestream
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 6:00pm
Zoom
Join us in discussing the book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat by Katherine May. New York Times says: "Wintering does us the great service of reminding us that we are not alone in feeling undone. And although May’s book doesn’t offer a neat...
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Join for a one-hour intro to the winter birds of Iowa! We’ll focus on the feathered friends you can spot in your backyard and local parks. Expect lots of colorful pictures and handy tips to help you identify these birds. We’ll also listen to some...
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Details TBD Registration is optional to receive an email reminder. Led by ICPL staff Alyssa and Stacey This event is part of our Wintering Together series for adults. Join us in-person and on Zoom for a variety of opportunities for engagement and...
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 6:00pm
Zoom
Many of today's methods of communication are often speedy, to the point, disjointed, and lacking in context: think instant messages, Snapchat, quick videos, and emails. As winter is a season where we slow down a bit (driving slower, walking...
Sunday, March 9, 2025 - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Teen Center, Livestream
Certified arborist Nic McGrath, the field coordinator at TreesForever, will be here to present a program on the ways invasive species negatively effect biodiversity in ecosystems by competing for nutrients, light and water; causing changes to an...
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