It’s an exciting time for The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation! We have a full slate of ways you can support the Library coming out from special literary events to eating out/ordering in to support the ICPL! As always, thank you to our library users, volunteers, and donors! LOOKING FORWARD
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Monday, Dec 11, 2023
Our community has a long history of supporting the Iowa City Public Library. Whether it’s breaking records for seasonal reading program sign-ups, the number of materials circulated, or the number of Library cards in use, our curious, engaged, and literary community consistently demonstrates that they value intellectual freedom and access through strong participation in the community-building power of our public library.
Friday, Dec 1, 2023
Want to learn more about how you can support the Iowa City Public Library? The mission of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is to strengthen the Iowa City Public Library through fundraising, advocacy, and promotion of its valuable resources. And the vision of the ICPL Friends Foundation is to inspire every member of our community support the ICPL as a Library user, volunteer, or donor! Learn more about how to volunteer, advocate or donate at www.supportICPL.org!
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023
Don't miss the return of the Annual ICPL Arts & Crafts Bazaar on Saturday, December 2nd. There will be a wide selection of unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, from quilts and hand-knitted items to jewelry, holiday ornaments, and more, all donated by local artists and crafters. All proceeds from this year's sale will benefit the ICPL Friends Foundation to support the collections and services of the Iowa City Public Library.
Thursday, Nov 9, 2023
There are two opportunities to support the Iowa City Public Library this weekend at ICPL Friends Foundation fundraising events: ICPLFF Book Sale Pop Up Shop at Iowa City Holiday Market Saturday, November 11, 2023 -8:00 am to 1:00pm
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023
The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation invites you to support the Library at one of our upcoming fundraising events for the Iowa City Public Library! Nov 11, 8 am to 1 pm: ICPLFF Book Sale Pop-Up at Iowa City Holiday Market
Friday, Sep 29, 2023
“Take a look, it’s in a book!” merchandise purchasers will be united with their tees, sweatshirts, and totes soon! If you ordered from the online store, here is what you need to know! Delivery Option For those that opted for delivery, you should be getting their items sometime next week. Pick-up Option
Thursday, Sep 7, 2023
The ICPL RAYGUN Store is now open! Visit https://www.rayguncustom.com/collections/iowa-city-public-library-friends-foundation to check out tees, bags, a sticker, and even an adorable baby onesie! All purchases benefit the ICPL Friends Foundation whose vision is to inspire every member of our community to support the Iowa City Public Library as a Library user, volunteer, or donor.
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About Katie

Katie Roche works at the Library as the Development Director of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation, which works to inspire every member of our community to support the Iowa City Public Library as a Library user, volunteer, or donor. Katie loves to read widely and especially enjoys reading in anticipation of events featuring writers reading from their books and in conversation about their writing.