I asked the Iowa City Public Library staff: “What books are you looking forward to reading this summer?” I received a lot of responses that I wanted to share. You can find my first post here . Jason Paulios – Adult Services Librarian
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Tuesday, Jul 23, 2013
The Teen Summer Reading Program ends the last day of July. To celebrate, we're having a Teen Lock In Finale Party this Friday, July 26 from 8-11 p.m. Teens going into Grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Library after hours! We've got a...
Monday, Jul 22, 2013
Michael and his brother Patrick have been on the run from zombies, called "Bellows," for weeks in rural West Virginia. Michael has been protecting the emotionally fragile Patrick from the reality of their situation by telling him that it's all...
Thursday, Jul 18, 2013
Our Anime & Manga Club meets monthly in the Teen Center to watch anime, talk about our favorite manga, draw and trade tips on cosplay! For Grades 7-12 only. Upcoming meetings: Saturday, February 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m. ...
Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013
Summer is here, and summer means books! Many readers anxiously await new titles that have caught their interest. Some readers tackle classics, while others revisit old favorites. I asked the Iowa City Public Library staff: “What books are you...
Thursday, May 30, 2013
The 2013 Groundbreaking Reads Teen Summer Reading Program begins on Saturday, June 1st and runs through the end of July. For the first time ever, you will be able to register yourself online. Online registration went live on Tuesday.
Monday, Apr 29, 2013
Everyone has been in love, is in love or wants love. It's universal. Young love is white-hot. Rainbow Rowell has captured its intensity in "Eleanor & Park," an insightful and honest tale of two people who genuinely need each other. Park...
Monday, Apr 8, 2013
"If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn't turn out very well for the Native Americans." That quote from Stephen Hawking is at the beginning of "The 5th Wave," an...
Saturday, Mar 16, 2013
Come to the Library for Teen Tech Zone over Spring Break! Monday, March 18 through Saturday, March 23, the computer lab will be open from 1-4 for teens to use the internet and hangout, or make multimedia projects and be creative. For teens in...
Friday, Mar 8, 2013
Yes, you read that title correctly: Someone made a kayak out of PVC and duct tape. That someone is a 9th grader at West High, and his duct tape kayak made the front page of Instructables! Check it out! He's much braver than me......
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About Brian
Brian works as the Senior Adult Services Librarian at the Iowa City Public Library.