As more people opt for experiences over things, the Iowa City Public Library is pleased to present Discovery Kits, a collection of hands-on activities that allow patrons to “try before they buy” something new. “When people are trying to start a new hobby, there’s an investment in the tools or materials to make it a success,” ICPL Collections Coordinator Anne Mangano says.
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Thursday, Feb 28, 2019
During the month of March, the Iowa City Public Library will host classes that highlight the addition of Wacom Intuos graphics tablets to its selection of Digital Media Lab equipment. These tablets will allow users to hand-draw images, animations, graphics, and more on the computer. Library patrons can look forward to these arts-based classes to learn more about this exciting technology.
Sunday, Feb 10, 2019
The Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile will not be in service on Monday, February 18. The Downtown Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bookmobile holiday hours are always available on the Library's website . Remember, even when the...
Sunday, Feb 3, 2019
Come to Hy-Vee Drugstore/Wine & Spirits, 310 N First Avenue, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 15, for a wine and craft beer tasting fundraiser to benefit the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation. Adult beverage distributors will offer free samples of wine, beer and spirits at this drop-in event for Library friends, the public, and members of the HyVee Wine Tasting Club. Stop by to visit with friends as you try something new. HyVee will donate a percentage of the evening’s sales to the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation.
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019
The Iowa City Public Library will commemorate Black History Month with several special programs, live performances, storytimes, and movies. Sunday, February 3, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room: Sunday Fun Day – Peaceful Hand WreathRemember that love comes in different colors with the creation of a handprint peace wreath during today’s family drop-in program.
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
The Iowa City Book Festival, in partnership with the Iowa City Public Library, will host a series of events designed to bring the authors of books about politics and social engagement to the library to discuss the ideas in those books: LIT Talks. Building on the success of a similar track during the 2018 Iowa City Book Festival – including appearances by Ari Berman, Art Cullen, Dan Kauffman, and Silvia Hidalgo – the idea of LIT Talks is to shed light on the issues of the day and to promote the ongoing community dialogue about those topics.
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019
As the Iowa winter stretches on, we all begin to daydream of traveling to faraway places. To combat cabin fever, the Iowa City Public Library will host a series of travel-based classes and programs in our Digital Media Lab that will introduce patrons to online tools and exciting technology.
Monday, Jan 14, 2019
The Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile will not be in service on Monday, January 21. The Downtown Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Bookmobile's holiday hours are always available on the Library's website . Even though the Bookmobile...
Monday, Dec 31, 2018
It’s here: the Iowa City Public Library’s Top Picks for 2018! Staff members nominated more than 130 books released in 2018 as their favorite reads of the year. Those that made this list were nominated by more than one person, which truly...
Sunday, Dec 30, 2018
The Iowa City Public Library is pleased to present our favorite reads of 2018! Employees were asked to submit the titles they read and loved this year with all nominations divided into 10 categories: fiction; young adult; children's – babies...
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About Meredith
Meredith was formerly the Library's Public Relations Specialist.