Author Archive for Kara

Friday, Feb 5, 2016

February is Love Your Library month and there's a lot to love at Iowa City Public Library! From the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten kickoff to Black History Month programs & displays, and continuing Music is the Word programs, there's a lot of...

Saturday, Jan 9, 2016

Once upon a long time ago my daughter decided she wanted to take guitar lessons. I checked around and Deb Singer's name kept coming up as a recommended teacher. For some reason we decided I should take lessons too, so soon my daughter and I had...

Friday, Dec 18, 2015

OK-It happened again. I could not go to sleep until I finished reading the book Circling the Sun by Paula McLain . I started out listening to the book on disc - an excellent narration by  Katharine McEwan BTW - but I got impatient and was obsessed...

Wednesday, Dec 9, 2015

I just received the program for TODAY's Music on Wednesday concert with Preucil School of Music at Noon in Meeting Room A. If you are Downtown over the lunch hour, stop in. Today's selection includes music played on violas, violins, cellos and our...

Monday, Nov 30, 2015

At the Iowa City Public Library we're always looking for ways to improve services for our patrons. Beginning soon, we will begin eMailing "Enhanced Notices" to help our patrons with their Library Card accounts. The eMails will come from the eMail...

Monday, Nov 9, 2015

The Library has new reusable bags for sale at the Help Desk. At $1.00 per bag, they work great for loading up books and movies and keep plastic bags out of our landfill. They also work really well as gift bags. If you're looking for a snazzy new...

Sunday, Nov 8, 2015

(Cello) Music is the Word at Iowa City Public Library on Friday November 13, 2015 when the Preucil School of Music's Cello Department presents an awesome program of cello choirs, solos, and faculty performances. Friday November 13th is a NO SCHOOL...

Saturday, Oct 24, 2015

Once upon a time nearly 40 years ago, there were two young Iowa City musicians who met in Mr. McNally's 6th grade Band at City High School. One was an aspiring young saxophone player who showed tremendous talent. The other was a timid young flute...

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2015

It's fall at the Iowa City Farmer's Market. Pumpkins and gourds are for sale, the air is crisp, apples are fresh, and we're starting to think about frost. This time of year I start making my "just one more" list ... Just one more order of breakfast...

Saturday, Oct 10, 2015

Pigs and Clover  will perform in the Library's Lobby at   Noon on Wednesday October 14th . Pigs and Clover is the dynamic duo of Iowa City Musicians Jamie Kearney and Matt Kearney. Jamie grew up in Eastern Iowa and  sings and plays guitar, banjo...

About Kara

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Kara was the Community and Access Services Coordinator. She retired in June 2020.