Events and Meetings: Summer Reading Programs2009 Summer Reading Programs
Be Creative @ Your Library
Enjoy a summer of fun by participating in the Iowa City Public Library's Summer Reading Programs. There will be many interesting events, authors, activities, prizes, and surprises this summer. See what activities are available this year using the boxes below.
Activities for Adults
June 1 through July 24
Join us this summer and celebrate creativity through the collections found at ICPL! Completion of this summer’s program gives you a chance to win an iPod Nano or Prairie Lights gift certificates. Read five books during the program, receive a paperback book prize, and register for the grand prize drawings. The winners of the drawing will be announced July 27. You're also invited to an All Iowa Reads book discussion for Carrie Brown's The Rope Walk on August 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Register for the Adult Summer Reading Program by stopping by the Fiction Desk on the first floor of the Iowa City Public Library. For more information call 319.356.5200, option 4, or email fiction@icpl.org.
Activities for Teens
June 1 through July 24
For Grades 7 through 12
Prizes and reading all summer! This year’s “Be Creative @ Your Library” theme includes fun Tuesday programs such as a visit from Critical Hits Games, improv, photo scavenger hunt and more! We're also hosting a visit from author Jack Gantos!
After completing your book list, you will receive a paperback book prize and can register for the prize drawings. The winners of the drawing will be announced July 27, and prizes include an iPod Nano, an iTunes gift card, a Prairie Lights gift certificate, and a movie theater gift certificate. Don’t forget to write a book review and check out the Be Creative reading suggestions.
Register at the Fiction Desk beginning June 1. Check out the ICPL Teens website for more info!
Activities for Kids
June 7 through July 26
For Toddlers through Sixth Grade
Join us at the Children's Day kick off event, and participate all summer long in reading programs and parties. This year's theme of "Be Creative" includes a variety of programs with writers and more. Don't miss the Stories in the Park Series happening at Willow Creek and Mercer Parks.
Register at Children's Day on the City Plaza beginning June 7, registration continues at the Children's Desk until July 15. Call 319.356.5200, option 6 or see the ICPL Kids website for more information.