The 2017 Johnson County Fair runs July 24-27 at the Fairgrounds south of Iowa City. Each year the Public Libraries of Johnson County join together to sponsor a booth celebrating the awesome libraries we have in our county. Please stop by and see us...
Author Archive for Kara
Thursday, Jul 6, 2017
After driving 420 miles through the streets of Iowa City in June, the Iowa City Public Library's Bookmobile will be out of service on Wednesday July 12th because of scheduled maintenance and warranty work. A Library staff member will be available...
Friday, Jun 30, 2017
Are you looking for a great book to read this summer? Here's a list of my favorite books from the last year ... and a couple on my "to read" list. Backman, Fredrik A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s...
Thursday, Jun 22, 2017
CONNECT ... ENGAGE ... ENRICH! Bookmobile services are in full swing and we are connecting with our community in new ways, engaging new readers and community partners and enriching lives. It is heartwarming to experience the welcome we've received...
Wednesday, Jun 7, 2017
Summer is a great time for reading, fun, and relaxation. But for some children, summer is a time when food insecurity becomes an issue because they cannot rely on meals at school. The No Kid Hungry program ( www.nokidhungry.org ) is a national...
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Recently our new Bookmobile rolled into town and we quickly learned it takes a "Village" of dedicated City staff members to introduce a new service to our community. Every day we see the amazing work of our City staff. Whether it's a friendly...
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
I just finished two books and both are highly recommended summer reads. Vicious Circle by C.J. Box takes the reader on a vicarious trip to the Wyoming and the life of Game Warden Joe Pickett . Joe is in a battle to save his life and the lives of...
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
We are having fun introducing the Bookmobile to our community! The joy on the faces of people, especially children, when they come onto the Bookmobile and see all the wonderful books and movies is heartwarming! Last week the Bookmobile visited a...
Monday, May 15, 2017
The Summer Library Bus program ROLLS OUT on Thursday June 1. Ride the bus to the Library: 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 rides to...
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017
CONNECT ... ENGAGE ... ENRICH! Bookmobile services are in full swing and we are connecting with our community in new ways, engaging new readers and community partners and enriching lives. It is heartwarming to experience the welcome we've received...
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About Kara
Kara was the Community and Access Services Coordinator. She retired in June 2020.