Community Group EventOur Stories Are Worth Sharing: A Community Celebration

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm

07/23/2025 6:00pm 07/23/2025 8:30pm Our Stories Are Worth Sharing: A Community Celebration Join us for a joyful community celebration in honor of ICPL’s own Sam Helmick, recently inaugurated as President of the American Library Association. This free, open-house style event will feature: A live story recording booth Remarks from Sam Helmick and community leaders at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments from local vendors Interactive library stations A special appearance by the ICPL Book Bike and Friends Foundation Come celebrate the stories that shape us, the libraries that empower us, and the leadership rooted in our community. No registration required. All are welcome! For media inquiries or group accommodations, contact: manny-galvez@icpl.org Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago public

Meeting Room A

Join us for a joyful community celebration in honor of ICPL’s own Sam Helmick, recently inaugurated as President of the American Library Association. This free, open-house style event will feature:

A live story recording booth

Remarks from Sam Helmick and community leaders at 6:30 p.m.

Light refreshments from local vendors

Interactive library stations

A special appearance by the ICPL Book Bike and Friends Foundation

Come celebrate the stories that shape us, the libraries that empower us, and the leadership rooted in our community. No registration required. All are welcome!

For media inquiries or group accommodations, contact: manny-galvez@icpl.org

This event is open to the public.

Contact Information

Group Name: Our Stories Are Worth Sharing: ALA President Sam Helmick Inaugural Celebration

Group Type: Non-profit citizen's groups

Primary Contact Name: Sam Cordell Helmick

Primary Contact Phone: 3198876007

Secondary Contact Name: Katie Roche

Secondary Contact Phone: (319) 356-5200