I did not put up a Christmas tree this year, although I usually put one up around Thanksgiving and keep it around until at least New Year's (actually, it's always 'around' in the sense that it's fake, it just spends a lot of time in the basement)....
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Friday, Jan 8, 2016
I did not put up a Christmas tree this year, although I usually put one up around Thanksgiving and keep it around until at least New Year's (actually, it's always 'around' in the sense that it's fake, it just spends a lot of time in the basement)....
Friday, Oct 16, 2015
This year's Art Purchase Prize contest has resulted in the purchase of eight new works of original art. During the annual contest, the Library solicits art from artists who live, work, or exhibit in the Iowa City area; the art is then judged by the...
Friday, Oct 9, 2015
Pie School , that is. Several years ago, a friend of mine confided in me that she was really nervous to bake a pie that she would be sharing with other, more accomplished pie bakers. She was, in particular, worried about the crust--she'd heard...
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2015
There's just a little over one week left to get your submissions in for this year's Art Purchase Prize contest! We're accepting entries through Sunday, October 4, and the first round of judging is on Tuesday, October 6. Find the full criteria on...
Saturday, Sep 12, 2015
This weekend culminates a year-long celebration of First Presbyterian Church's 175th anniversary, with events planned at the Church and at their previous location at Old Brick. Here at the Library, we are very excited to unveil a new collection of...
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015
The Library has recently subscribed to what I think is one of the most useful online resources out there--Consumer Reports. We've had the actual magazine for years, as well as access to the print articles in digital format through our magazine...
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2015
June 3rd is National Running Day! Why on Earth, you might ask? Why celebrate an activity that, among other things: is insanely hard for many (I've run for years, and it's still really hard most of the time. People tell you it gets easier....
Friday, May 1, 2015
I was digging through some boxes of photos the other day, and found this one that made me especially happy for two reasons. The first is because of the carousel--the Drollinger carousel in City Park. This is one of the rides that is still in the...
Friday, Apr 10, 2015
For over 30 years, the Iowa City Public Library has maintained the Art To Go collection--maybe you've seen it, stored in bins and along the walls that separate the Children's Room from the rest of the first floor. About half of this collection is...
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About Candice
I work at the Info Desk on the second floor, and I select books for the adult nonfiction collection. I have a degree in anthropology, which really helps in selecting...well...almost anything. I also manage the Art To Go collection of framed prints and original art, and the nonfiction DVDs. What do you like to read? In no particular order:...