No time to pick-up your Holds at the Iowa City Public Library? CHOMP delivery service can help! CHOMP is a locally-owned delivery service. Although CHOMP traditionally delivers food, the company will deliver Iowa City Public Library holds to your door beginning Tuesday, May 1. A CHOMP account is required for this service and delivery fees apply.
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Thursday, Apr 26, 2018
It’s full steam ahead for the Iowa City Public Library’s Second Annual STEAMfestival! Come to the Library on Saturday, May 5, anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for fun, adventures and activities that encompass all things STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018
Every year, the American Library Association holds a Choose Privacy Week in the first week of May. Given the recent headlines regarding Facebook and data breaches, many users might not feel that their online data is safe, so the Iowa City Public Library is hosting two programs on internet privacy. Join us at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, for Internet Safety: Protecting your Privacy. We will talk about digital footprints, what your web browser knows about you, and how to browse the internet safely.
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018
Get ready to learn more about local history with the Iowa City Public Library’s Weber Days. Our annual celebration of local history is held every May in honor of Iowa City’s unofficial historian, the late Irving B. Weber. May also is National Historical Preservation Month. This year’s lineup of programming is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the community they call home.
Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
The Library is pleased to announce that patrons now have free access to The New York Times website anywhere, anytime. From quick news updates to deep dives into a topic, The New York Times keeps you up-to-date on what you need to know. This access is available through the Digital Johnson County collections ICPL share with the Coralville Public Library and the North Liberty Community Library.
Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018
The Iowa City Public Library’s Art Advisory Committee is looking for new members. The Committee is made up of six members and terms run for three years. Candidates must reside in Iowa City or rural Johnson County, and are appointed to the Committee by the Library Board. Library employees are not eligible for appointment. Ideal candidates are individuals involved and interested in the arts community in some way — artists, framers, instructors, students, gallery employees, collectors and serious enthusiasts.
Saturday, Apr 14, 2018
Saturday morning cartoons are so much fun, we thought we’ve decided to start them on Friday afternoon! April 20 is a no school day, so the Iowa City Public Library will help teens kick off the long weekend with a Cartoons and Cereal Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Teen Center. Fans of “Steven Universe,” “Teen Titans Go,” “Rick & Morty” and more are invited to come get lazy in the Library with cartoon treats and a smorgasbord of sugary eats. Pajamas and pillows are encouraged!
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018
The board of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation invites the public to attend Looking Forward, the annual fundraiser for the Library. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, April 22, at the Library. It is designed to expand horizons, achieve support through reservations and attendance, and continue to build long-standing camaraderie among the Library’s devotees.
Friday, Mar 30, 2018
Do you have a Facebook or Pinterest account? Come to the Iowa City Public Library for classes on how to hone your skills on popular social media sites. Facebook Tips and Tricks will show participants how to get control of their timeline and home feed, and find new ways to connect by creating an event or group. Class will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 6, and at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 22.
Friday, Mar 30, 2018
National Bookmobile Day is typically a one-day celebration, but the Iowa City Public Library is so excited to commemorate nearly one year of Bookmobile service, we’re partying all week!
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About Meredith
Meredith was formerly the Library's Public Relations Specialist.