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Planning for ICPL's Future
We want to hear from you! As we head into a new strategic planning phase, we need input from you to help guide us. Take our online survey to let us know how we're doing and what you're interested in.
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Community Feedback Sessions
We want to connect with you in-person for discussions about library services. Join us for one of the sessions listed here by location.
Downtown Library
123 South Linn Street, Iowa City
- Wednesday, September 7, 12 - 1pm, Magazine Area
- Monday, September 12, 6 - 7pm, Board Room
- Friday, September 16, 8 - 9am, Meeting Room D
- Saturday, September 17, 10 - 11am, Board Room
- Sunday, September 18, 1 - 2pm, Magazine Area
- Tuesday, September 27, 7 - 8pm, Board Room
- Wednesday, September 28, 1 - 2pm, Board Room
Children’s Room, for adults caring for babies and children
123 South Linn Street, Iowa City
- Saturday, September 10, 10:30 - 11:30am
- Wednesday, September 14, 11am - 12pm
Senior Center, Room 302
28 South Linn Street, Iowa City
- Friday, September 16, 10:30 - 11:30am
Eastside Recycling Center - Environmental Education Center
2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City
- Wednesday, September 14, 8 - 9pm
Bookmobile
- Monday, September 19, 3:45 - 4:30pm, Lemme Elementary
- Friday, September 23, 5 - 8pm, Wetherby Park - Climate Fest
Mission
The Iowa City Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all ages with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other, and enriches the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity.
Values
Access
We believe quality library and information resources should be readily available and equally accessible to all.
Belonging
ICPL is for everyone.
Collaboration
We strive to extend our effectiveness through strategic partnerships.
Community
We respond to community needs and understand that the free exchange of diverse ideas invigorates the community, stimulates personal growth, and fuels the economy.
Enjoyment
We celebrate creativity and the joy of reading.
Intellectual Freedom
We respect the right to privacy and encourage people to freely access and explore ideas.
Literacy
We believe reading is a gateway to knowledge.
Goals
- Connect
- The Iowa City Public Library connects people to information essential for daily living and offers them opportunities for enjoyment and personal growth.
- Engage
- The Iowa City Public Library actively encourages discovery, learning, and greater participation in community life.
- Enrich
- The Iowa City Public Library contributes to the quality of life in Iowa City by offering opportunities to explore diverse ideas, to exercise imagination, and to express creativity.