Today I received an update from Jane Wilch, the City of Iowa City's Recycling Coordinator. There are recycling bins for holiday lights at the following locations. Unless noted, these bins are seasonal. Hy-Vee (1720 Waterfront Dr, Iowa City)
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Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017
The Library has two new canvas tote bags for sale for $8 each. Bags may be purchased at the Library's Help Desk on the first floor. We also have the $1 lighter-weight bags for sale. The blue canvas bag is a sling style with one longer handle. The...
Monday, Dec 11, 2017
The Bookmobile Fall Schedule concludes on Thursday December 21 and the Spring Schedule begins on Monday January 8, 2018. We've had a great fall, connecting with people in the community and taking Library services on the road. A break between...
Friday, Dec 8, 2017
Kent Haruf is one of my favorite authors. His death from lung cancer in 2014 was a tragedy because it meant no more lyrical novels detailing the life and landscape of Eastern Colorado. Haruf was an Iowa Writer's Workshop graduate and drew details...
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017
Suddenly Winter is here - it blew in overnight. If you are looking for a cozy holiday gift, check out these clothing items embroidered with the ICPL Logo thanks to our friends at Underground Printing . You need to act quickly, though, because items...
Friday, Dec 1, 2017
Picking up Holds and Inter-Library Loans is easy at the Bookmobile! When you place your request, indicate where you want to pick-up your item - Downtown Library or Bookmobile. We'll let you know when your item is ready for pick-up. For more...
Monday, Nov 27, 2017
There's never a dull day at Iowa City Public Library and our Lost and Found area often serves up a bit of entertainment and pondering about the story of items left behind at the Library. Recently this guitar was left at the Library as well as the...
Monday, Nov 13, 2017
We don’t need Dean Martin crooning the classic holiday song to remind us it is cold outside. My daughter is living in an old home that is always cold. Recently we went shopping for weatherizing materials to keep the heat in and cold out. This...
Thursday, Nov 2, 2017
Yowza - it's November! Suddenly I'm thinking about holidays and winter weather. The Bookmobile will have a few schedule changes because of the holidays and concluding the Fall Schedule on Thursday December 21. Full Bookmobile schedule information...
Monday, Sep 18, 2017
In order to assure safe Bookmobile services for community members and staff, the Library established severe weather guidelines to guide decisions in case of severe weather. The Bookmobile may be off the road for part or all of the day when there...
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About Kara
Kara was the Community and Access Services Coordinator. She retired in June 2020.