How long will the Library and Bookmobile be closed? At this point we are closed until further notice. We are continually monitoring COVID-19 health guidelines and will announce a date when we have assurance we can safely return to the building. Can I still contact the Library with my questions? Library staff are answering phone, email, and chat questions from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Please call 319-356-5200 or reach us through icpl.org/ask for help!
Author Archive for Jason
Friday, Jan 11, 2019
Due to the federal government shutdown and tax code changes enacted last year, we are not sure what to expect with regards to receiving our regular order of federal paper tax forms for individuals and businesses. If you are hoping to pick up free...
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017
Jane Wilch, the Iowa City Recycling Coordinator, put out a great list of ideas today for reducing landfill waste over the holiday season. Some of these ideas can easily be adapted for ICPL-goers as well! Be creative with gift wrapping We...
Thursday, Nov 16, 2017
Last night the 2017 National Book Award ceremony was held and winners were announced in the four categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature. You can check out the winning titles and the authors' other works from the...
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017
This was my first experience reading something by Shirley Jackson though I was familiar with her reputation as a modern Gothic horror fiction writer. I haven't read much in this genre style and was prepared for pure spooky but instead found the...
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017
The Iowa City Public Library’s Local Music Project , a free digital music collection composed of eastern Iowa musicians, is newly redesigned. Over the last few years the ways in which we discover and listen to music has radically shifted,...
Friday, Jun 30, 2017
I was in a bit of a music rut this year, turning down the chance to listen to unfamiliar contemporary artists in favor of revisiting nostalgic albums from 20 years ago and seeking out music genres I either missed the boat on ( Britpop ) or wasn't...
Thursday, Nov 17, 2016
The 67th National Book Awards Ceremony was held last night, you can watch here and read the winning books from the Iowa City Public Library's collection at the links below: YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE March (Book 3) written by John Lewis, Andrew...
Thursday, Sep 29, 2016
ICPL is currently celebrating Banned Books Week and we have a strong history of supporting people's Freedom to Read . As the music selector, the theme this week has also made me reflect on how amazing it is that the U.S. still creates lyrically...
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About Jason
Jason is Adult Services Coordinator. He oversees reference services offered at the Info Desk, Switchboard, Digital Media Lab, Koza Family Teen Center, and Page Station. He coordinates programming opportunities for adults and teens.