Programs, Events & Calendars
The ICPL hosts a variety of programs and events throughout the year for Iowa City and the surrounding communities. Use the links below to browse through our current events and see what's happening.
Monthly ICPL Calendars, in Printable PDF Format
Events for Kids and Teens
This Week at the Library
Friday, May 9, 2008
9:00-11:00 a.m.
10:00-11:30 a.m.
English Conversation Group
Location: Room EInformal conversation for non-native speaking adults who wish to work on their English skills.[full event info]
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Legislative Update
Location: Room APanel discussion among legislators and members of the Chamber Leadership Alumni and others[full event info]
2:30-4:30 p.m.
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Family Special: Cyro Baptista and Beat the Donkey
Location: Room A, Room B, Room C, Room DDesigned for the whole family and presented at a time convenient for most working parents. Storytime includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. Family Storytime is recommended for all ages, but parents are asked to sit with their younger children. Live on the Library Channel, Cable Channel 10.
Join the Hancher performers for a zany musical percussion and dance event with a Brazilian flavor. The SPOT Family Arts Adventure Series is in its fourth and final year. Funded by the Wallace Foundation, SPOT has offered residencies, performances, and activities for children and families.[full event info]
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
National Federation of the Blind: monthly meeting
Location: Room ENational Federation of the Blind monthly meeting[full event info]
1:30-4:30 p.m.
3:30-5:00 p.m.
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ukelele Social Club of Johnson County: meeting
Location: Room EMonthly Meeting: open to all that want to be ukelele players - all levels![full event info]
2:00-2:30 p.m.
Family Storytime
Location: StorytimeHELD IN THE STORYTIME ROOM. Designed for the whole family and presented at a time convenient for most working parents. Family Storytime is recommended for all ages, but parents are asked to sit with their younger children.[full event info]
Monday, May 12, 2008
8:30-9:30 a.m.
U of I Libraries Staff Recognitions
Location: Room ACheck over multimedia/electronic equipment for how to use and coordinate with planned program events[full event info]
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime with Nancy
Location: StorytimeHELD IN THE STORYTIME ROOM. Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.[full event info]
7:00-8:30 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Connections Board Meeting
Location: Room ELocal LGBTA community building organization.[full event info]
7:00-9:00 p.m.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime with Debb
Location: StorytimeHELD IN THE STORYTIME ROOM. Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.[full event info]
4:45-8:00 p.m.
6:00-8:45 p.m.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Holistic Moms Network
Location: Room BWe will have a educational speaker for 45 minutes followed by member socializing and snacks. Please come join us!!All families are welcome![full event info]
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime with Kathy
Location: StorytimeSTORYTIME ROOM, located in the Children's Room. A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.[full event info]
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Noon BIC Bike Forum
Location: Room ADiscussion of the bike-friendly community evaluation[full event info]
5:30-8:00 p.m.
ICN #533573 Iowa Motion Picture Association
Location: Room DTom Wheeler 515-242-4726[full event info]
5:45-8:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Candidate Forum
Location: Room A, Room B, Room CForum for county supervisor candidates followed by a forum for county auditor candidates[full event info]
Thursday, May 15, 2008
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Preschool Storytime: Bus Storytime to the Iowa City Airport
Location: OtherA preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.
Hop aboard the storytime bus. Everyone needs a ticket, including babies. The free tickets become available May 1st.[full event info]
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Third Thursday - Music from Times Past with Dan Knight
Location: Room A, Room B, Room CJoin Dan Knight and others as we travel down memory lane with Music from Times Past. This is a joint program with Weber Days, an annual celebration of local history. Third Thursday programs are created for persons 55 years and older. The lunch programs are free but registration is required in order to reserve a complimentary lunch. Call the Reference Desk at 319.356.5200 option 5 or register online below. Program support is provided by the University of Iowa Community Credit Union. Lunch from Hungry Hobo is provided through the generosity of the University of Iowa Community Credit Union and Hungry Hobo. Watch the Library's webpage for future Third Thursday. In the fall of 2006, the Iowa City Public Library began an advisory group of patrons who are over 55 years of age to advise the Library regarding programs, collections and services to persons over 55. The advisory group is comprised of five patrons and four staff members. Third Thursday programs are the result of recommendations from this group. Programs are planned by advisory group members and the group invites suggestions for future programs. [full event info]
12:00-3:00 p.m.
2:30-5:00 p.m.
Teen Tech Zone
Location: Comp LabTeens in Grades 7-12 are invited to hang out in the Library's Computer Lab.[full event info]
4:30-8:00 p.m.
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Bicycle Safety Education Road 1 Part 1
Location: Room BThe Bicycle Safety education class is to teach tips, techniques and practices for safe bicycling. Helmet and bike required. [full event info]
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