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Libraries transform to meet the needs of their communities. Some of the earliest public libraries in the eastern U.S. included the word ‘free’ in their names to signal a shift from earlier models of libraries as private institutions, which charged membership fees and were typically accessible only to white, affluent men (Garrison, 1979). The Civil Rights Act of 1964,  which outlawed segregation in public spaces, further expanded access to libraries.

31st Annual Book Gala Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Join us for the 31st Annual Book Gala at Prairie Lights Books. Enjoy light refreshments while shopping this after-hours benefit for the Iowa City Public Library. Online sales at https://www.prairielights.com/ until midnight will also be included, just be sure to type "ICPL Library Sale," in the comment box.

Each year, the ICPL Friends Foundation holds multiple fundraising events and used book sales to benefit the Library. The community donates books and books also come from discarded Library materials. Scheduled sales include:

The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is sorry to announce that our rescheduled Looking Forward event benefiting the Iowa City Public Library with Dave Eggers is now canceled. Ticket holders may choose to donate the value of their tickets as a tax-deductible donation to the ICPL Friends Foundation. Thank you for your support!