Bookmobile

Bookmobile parked at the Farmer

Today's StopsNov 2, 2024

ICPL Bookmobile @ Jack Splat!

Chauncey Swan Park

9:00 - 11:00 am

Upcoming holidays

Date(s) Holiday Bookmobile
Nov 11 2024 Veterans Day Closed
Nov 27 2024 Thanksgiving Eve Closed
Nov 28 2024 Thanksgiving Closed
Nov 29 2024 Day after Thanksgiving Closed
Dec 13 2024 Inservice Day Closed

Fall 2024 ScheduleAugust 26 - December 20, 2024

Fall Map

Key: Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri


Fall Stops

Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

All stops are open to the public.

Monday

9am - 9:30am
Scooter's Coffee
3057 Scott Blvd
9:45am - 10:15am
Oaknoll East
2640 N Scott Blvd
10:30am - 11:15am
Willowwind School
950 Dover St
11:30am - Noon
North Dodge Hy-Vee
1125 N Dodge St
1:30pm - 2pm
Emma J Harvat Square Park
904 Walker Cir
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Hy-Vee Drugstore, Rochester Ave
310 N 1st Ave
3pm - 3:30pm
Legacy Independent Living
1095 Silvercrest Circle
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Lemme Elementary
3100 E Washington St

Tuesday

9am - 9:30am
Sidekick Coffee & Books
1310 1/2 Melrose Ave
9:45am - 10:15am
Melrose Meadows
350 Dublin Dr
10:30am - 11:30am
Oaknoll Retirement Community
735 George Street
11:45am - 12:30pm
UI College of Medicine Courtyard
195 Newton Rd
1:30pm - 2pm
Fin & Feather
125 Hwy 1 W
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Atrium Village, Hills IA
117 3rd St, Hills, IA 52235
4pm - 4:30pm
La Petite Academy of Iowa City
1504 Mall Dr

Wednesday

1:30pm - 2pm
ICCSD Home School Assistance Program
1400 Grissel Place
2:30pm - 3pm
Willow Creek Park
1117 Teg Dr
3:15pm - 3:35pm
Weber Elementary
3850 Rohret Rd
4pm - 4:30pm
Lincoln Elementary
300 Teeters Ct, enter from River St

Thursday

9am - 9:30am
Community & Family Resources
430 Southgate Ave
9:45am - 10:15am
Mercer Park
2701 Bradford Dr
10:30am - 11am
St Mark's United Methodist Church
2675 E Washington St
11:15am - Noon
First Avenue Hy-Vee
812 S 1st Ave
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Twain Elementary
1355 Deforest Ave
3pm - 3:30pm
Grant Wood Elementary
1930 Lakeside Dr
4pm - 5:30pm
Fareway Grocery/GreenState Credit Union, Mormon Trek Blvd
825 Mormon Trek Blvd

Friday

1:30pm - 2pm
Fairmeadows Park
2451 Miami Dr
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Regency Heights Senior Living
1010 Scott Park Dr Office 100
3:15pm - 4pm
Hoover Elementary
1355 Barrington Rd

Download the Bookmobile Schedule

Interested in becoming a Bookmobile stop? Contact Shawna Riggins at shawna-riggins@icpl.org for more information.

FAQ

What is the Bookmobile?
The Bookmobile is a mobile library service from the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL). In addition to a collection of new and popular books and DVDs on the Bookmobile, you can check out anything from ICPL’s collection by placing a hold and requesting pickup at the Bookmobile.

Can I pick up holds and ILLs at the Bookmobile?
Anyone with an ICPL library card can check out materials at the Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile. When you ask for a hold or Interlibrary Loan let us know you'd like to pick it up at the Bookmobile.

Can I pick up holds for someone else?
Yes! Please bring their library card with you. Also, when placing the hold, choose the Bookmobile as the pickup location.

What safety precautions are staff taking?
Hand sanitizer and masks will be available, and staff have surface cleaners on hand.
If you don't feel comfortable visiting the Bookmobile or Downtown Library, check out our At Home program where we can mail items to those who are not able to visit us in-person.

How do I get a library card?
You can register for a library card online.

How do I return books?
You can return your books at any of the Bookmobile’s weekly stops, at any of our remote bookdrops, or downtown at the Iowa City Public Library.

Where do I find schedule updates?
Bookmobile service will occasionally be interrupted by holidays and inclement weather. For the most up-to-date information, look at our daily schedule on this web page.

Are you affiliated with Antelope Lending Library?
The Antelope Lending Library is an independent non-profit bookmobile that operates in the Iowa City area. For more information visit the Antelope Lending Library website.

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