Collection Catalog, eAudio Downloads, and Online Databases

Try three of our most popular online resources using the links provided below.

Collection Catalog

Our catalog connects you with the Library's extensive collections of books, movies, music, and more.

ICPL Catalog

Use the full features of the catalog from the Main Menu. Narrow the type of search you want by title, author, subject and other categories, limit by format, access online catalog help or select from additional features.

Word/Phrase Quick Search

Limit to available for checkout

Try these service options:
Overdrive eMedia Service

Download audiobooks to computers and portable listening devices or burn to a disc (available for most titles). Download videos that are produced for or play on The Library Channel.

Overdrive

Full access to this service is available to Library cardholders who live in Iowa City, Hills, University Heights, or rural Johnson County. Valid cardholders outside this area may access videos that are produced for or play on The Library Channel.

You can go to the Cards Desk at the Library to get a card.

For more information call the Fiction Desk at 319.356.5200 option 4.
Special Database Searches

ICPL subscribes to a variety of online databases ranging from full-text magazine and newspaper indexes to children's resources to business resources. Use the category links below to access the online resources.

Please note: the following databases are available only to residents of Iowa City and of areas covered by contracts for library service: rural Johnson County and the cities of Hills and University Heights.