Families

Upcoming events

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 10:30am

Storytime Room

Preschool Stories & More is the Thursday Storytime program at the library and will often be a guest presenter, storyteller or performer! All ages are welcome to attend Preschool Stories and More every week, but some programs may be better suited...

Kids Families Storytimes

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 10:30am

Book End Bookstore

This May at The Book End paperback books of any genre are buy one get one free! Adult books start at $1 and children's books are always priced at $.25. The Book End is located on the second floor of the library, and open seven days a week....

Adults Families

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 11:00am

Other

Are you a brand new ICPL Card holder? Has it been a while since you’ve been to the library? Are you a regular user, but would like to know more? Join the Iowa City Public Library Development Staff on a “Get to know the Library Tour.” Receive a...

Adults Teens Families

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 10:30am

Book End Bookstore

This May at The Book End paperback books of any genre are buy one get one free! Adult books start at $1 and children's books are always priced at $.25. The Book End is located on the second floor of the library, and open seven days a week....

Adults Families

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 10:30am

Storytime Room

StoryJAM is a music and movement program designed to model, encourage, and facilitate music-making as an early literacy skill. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Singing is a projectile activity, please be...

Kids Babies Families Music Storytimes

Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 12:30pm

Book End Bookstore

This May at The Book End paperback books of any genre are buy one get one free! Adult books start at $1 and children's books are always priced at $.25. The Book End is located on the second floor of the library, and open seven days a week....

Adults Families

Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

It's almost summer vacation! Today we will be making tissue paper, sun-shaped suncatchers to celebrate! 暑假将至,一起来做阳光彩虹棒吧!

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Monday, May 19, 2025 - 10:30am

Book End Bookstore

This May at The Book End paperback books of any genre are buy one get one free! Adult books start at $1 and children's books are always priced at $.25. The Book End is located on the second floor of the library, and open seven days a week....

Adults Families

Monday, May 19, 2025 - 10:30am

Storytime Room

Join us every Monday for a special Chinese Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Fang! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and fun crafts in Chinese and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us...

Kids Families Storytimes

Monday, May 19, 2025 - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Livestream

Join us May 19 at noon for a behind-the-scenes look at local news gathering with The Gazette's Executive Editor, Zack Kucharski. He'll share what's been happening at The Gazette from a local perspective as well as the industry-wide...

Adults Teens Families Current Issues Guest Speaker