The Summer Library Bus program ROLLS OUT on Monday June 3, 2016. An Iowa City Public Library card is a child’s ticket to ride an Iowa City Transit bus FREE this summer. The Library will provide free bus...
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Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016
M ark your calendars for Friday April 29th at Noon in Meeting Room A for our final Music on Friday program from students at the University of Iowa School of Music. Two classical pieces will be performed, one by J.S. Bach and one by W.A. Mozart....
Monday, Apr 25, 2016
Come and enjoy the toe-tapping upbeat music from local musician, Mike Haverkamp in the Library's Lobby this Wednesday (4/27) at Noon as a part of the Music is the Word series. Mike's primary instrument is banjo, but he also plays guitar, Autoharp,...
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016
On April 13, 2016 at Noon, Preucil School of Music staff and students return to the Iowa City Public Library for a Special Music on Wednesday program celebrating "Notes of Spring." Music on Wednesday is a part of the Music is the Word series...
Monday, Mar 28, 2016
Longer days, spring flowers, and sunshine have me in the mood for garden planning. A little voice in the back of my head, though, has been telling me I shouldn't get ahead of myself and to remember the Three Ice Kings my Grandmother, Mother, and...
Saturday, Mar 5, 2016
Susan and Greg Dirks grew up with music and began performing together as a duo in 2008. They compose most of their own music but also play cover songs from well-known musicians such as Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones. Their music is an
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2016
What did Iowa City Public Library patrons do 146,917 times in Fiscal Year 2015? They placed a HOLD on a Library material. You may place a hold by logging into your account online or Library staff are happy to help you place a hold. Holds, also...
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016
University of Iowa School of Music students will present a wonderful noon-time program on Friday, February 26, 2016 in Meeting Room A. Please join us for an hour of enjoyment. This program is free and open to the public. For a complete list of...
Friday, Feb 19, 2016
A few years back I received an interesting telephone call. An Associate Professor at the University of Iowa, Anthony Arnone , wanted to play his cello in our Lobby. Arnone explained he was getting his car serviced and, instead of the waiting room...
Thursday, Feb 11, 2016
I love books that stick with me. I like to ruminate over words, ponder what the author was saying, and think about themes and how the book fits into my bigger world. My Name is Lucy Barton is one of these books. And just like Elizabeth Strout's...
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About Kara
Kara was the Community and Access Services Coordinator. She retired in June 2020.