"There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book." — Frank Serafini If your child is searching for their favorite book, or looking for a new title to add to a growing list of beloved...
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Saturday, Dec 24, 2016
Young adult titles used to dominate our Best of the Best book list. In fact, our most recommended books of 2012 and 2013 were YA titles: Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in 2013 and John Green's The Fault in Our Stars in 2012. Will it happen...
Friday, Dec 23, 2016
ICPL staff combed through their 2016 reading logs to select the books they loved for our annual end-of-the-year Staff Top Picks lists. The nominations were divided into eight categories: fiction; young adult; children's; mystery; science fiction/
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2016
Registration for the Iowa City Public Library’s Chilly Readers Winter Reading Book Club begins January 2, 2017. Available for young readers ages zero through 12, the book club will help children pass the winter hours when it’s too cold to play...
Friday, Dec 16, 2016
Want to learn more about your Apple or Android tablet or smartphone? In January, the Iowa City Public Library will offer several classes that help beginning and intermediate users get a better handle on their hand-held devices. Join us at 11 a.m....
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016
Hey teens, celebrate the first day of winter vacation at the Iowa City Public Library – and get your game face on because it’s Video Game Tournament time! We’re throwing down Super Smash Bros for Nintendo Wii U. The battle will be held from 1...
Friday, Dec 2, 2016
Students interested in chemistry will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations and experiments from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, in Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library. Way Cool Chemistry is designed to...
Thursday, Dec 1, 2016
The Iowa City Public Library will be closed Friday, December 9, for Staff Inservice Day. “The annual Inservice Day is an opportunity for all Library staff to attend training designed to improve services for patrons,” Community and Access...
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016
Snowman socks, reindeer games and gingerbread fun are among the programs and events the Iowa City Public Library’s Children Room has planned during December. Our calendar is stuffed with things to do, see and make all month long! Wednesday,...
Monday, Nov 28, 2016
Join the Combined Efforts Men's Choir for a sing-along featuring all of your holiday favorites during Cocoa and Carols from 2 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 4, in Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library. After the performance, stay for cocoa...
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About Meredith
Meredith was formerly the Library's Public Relations Specialist.