Events and Meetings: Be Creative @ Your LibraryCelebrate Your Creative Spirit
CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 7
Enjoy performances on the Family Stage and visit the many art and information booths at Children's Day. Stop by our booth to register for the Summer Reading Program. Check out the Children's schedule for more information.
When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Where: Children's Day at the Iowa Arts Festival, on the City Plaza (Pedestrian Mall) and Blackhawk Mini-Park. Note: In case of rain, the event will be held in the Library.
STORIES IN THE PARK SERIES FOR AGES 3-6
Co-sponsored with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
When: June 10-July 31
Where: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Willowcreek Park. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at Mercer Park. In case of rain, these programs will be held at the Library.
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 6
PRESCHOOL PLAY PROGRAMS FOR AGES 2-5
These story and craft programs are offered for young children at the same time as the K-6th grade school-age programs.
When: 2 p.m. Thursdays: June 11-July 23
Where: Storytime Room
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 6
R.E.A.D. TIMES (K-6TH GRADE ONLY)
School-age readers are welcome to come and read aloud to trained therapy dogs for 15 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up, read and receive a prize book to keep.
When: 2-4 p.m. Sundays: June 14-July 26
Where: Storytime Room
Presenter: Iowa City R.E.A.D. Therapy Dog Teams
PRE-K EVENT: ROTTEN RALPH STORYTIME
Jack Gantos is the author of the "Rotten Ralph" series for children. Join our Author-in-Residence for this preschool-age oriented program where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. This storytime is recommended for children who are 3, 4 or 5 years old.
When: 10:30-11 a.m. June 18
Where: Meeting Room A
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 6
BE CREATIVE WITH CRAFTS
Summer Reading Program Event for Grades 4-6. Come have fun creating three different craft projects to take home. All materials are free and there is no registration required.
When: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27
Where: Meeting Room A
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 6
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID PROGRAM FOR GRADES 4-6
Mom bucks trivia and more for fans of Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. Part of the Grades 4-6 Summer Reading Program.
When: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 11
Where: Meeting Room A
Registration: Available after June 7. Free.
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 6
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM BATTLE AT THE SMITHSONIAN
K-6th grade Summer Reading Program party.
When: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, July 23
Where: Meeting Room A
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 6
PRESCHOOL SUMMER READING PARTY
When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25
Where: Meeting Room A
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 6
TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1
Teen Summer Reading Registration begins at the Fiction Desk. Find out about Tuesday programs featuring food, games, music & activities. After completing your reading task sheet, you may select a paperback book prize and register for prize drawings. Check out the Teen Schedule and Adult Schedule of events for more information.
When: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, June 1
Where: Fiction Desk
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 4; Email jpaulios@icpl.org
BOOK DISCUSSION - TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
So you've read all the Twilight and Harry Potter series, now what? Join Jason, the ICPL Young Adult Librarian, and other teens for a discussion of our favorite summer reads. Refreshments and snacks provided. Part of the Tuesday "Be Creative @ Your Library" Teen Summer Reading Program event series.
When: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 7
Where: Meeting Room A
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 4; Email teens@icpl.org
IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION'S DAN WARDELL RETURNS
Dan Wardell, popular host of the IPTV Kids Clubhouse, returns for two special Reading Road Trip programs at ICPL this July. Iowa Public Television is partnering with libraries to promote summer reading. Wardell will tell stories to kids and parents plus offer a special prize to all who attend. No registration required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note the special event times - the same program will be done at both.
When: 10 a.m. AND 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14
Where: Meeting Room A
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 6
BAGELS AND BOOKS : "ALL IOWA READS" BOOK DISCUSSION OF THE ROPE WALK
Join us at the Iowa City Public Library for a book discussion of the 2009 All Iowa Reads selection, "The Rope Walk," by Carrie Brown. The purpose of All Iowa Reads is to encourage Iowans statewide to read and talk about a single title in the same year. Join us for bagels, coffee and a lively discussion! Registration not required.
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, August 1
Where: Meeting Room B
Contact: 319.356.5200, option 4; Email fiction1@icpl.org
Spotlight on the Collection: Nonfiction Books
Stop and browse our new, permanent display of nonfiction books. The Reference Desk staff have pulled together newer titles on these popular topics: In the News, House & Garden, Health & Well-being, Money, and Biography & Memoir. Our goal is to tempt you with beautiful book jackets and other current and relevant examples of the wealth of knowledge we have shelved on the second floor. You will find them in the first set of shelves as you head toward the nonfiction collection. We hope you walk away with your arms loaded, saying "I've been meaning to read about this ... and this ... and that!”.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE COLLECTION: ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION GROWS
The Iowa City Public Library is the grateful recipient of a generous gift of over 310 books and DVDs on environmental sustainability from Clipper Windpower, Cedar Rapids, a rapidly growing company engaged in wind energy technology, wind turbine manufacturing and wind project development and the Sustainable Living Coalition. The collection of materials is a perfect match with the ECO Iowa City initiative. Items in the collection range from books on how to design an edible landscape to building a brick oven; from green living handbooks to creative, innovative and ecologically sound gardening practices.