Families

Upcoming events

Monday, June 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Meeting Room A, Livestream

Moving Forward: Shaping the Future in a Shifting Policy Landscape A Panel Discussion at the Iowa City Public Library Nonprofits across Iowa are facing dramatic shifts in funding—changes that could redefine how we serve, who we serve, and how we...

Adults Teens Families Current Issues Guest Speaker

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 10:30am

Storytime Room

Join us in the Storytime Room for Summer Storytime on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings at 10:30am. The Storytime librarian will vary each week, and every day is open to all ages! Catch the all-ages Thrilling Thursday programs...

Kids Families Storytimes

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Elementary-age kids are invited to join us each Tuesday at 1:00 to learn a little bit about a fun skill or hobby that maybe they haven’t tried before! We have experts from the community here to teach you the basics! Mireu Martial Arts provides...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 9:30am

Bookmobile, Wetherby Park

Join us for Stories in the Park all summer long! Note the early Stories in the Park time at 9:30 to beat the midmorning heat! We will offer the same Storytime over the course of the week, so please choose one park location a week to attend. We will...

Kids Babies Families Storytimes

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 10:30am

Storytime Room

Join us in the Storytime Room for Summer Storytime on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings at 10:30am. The Storytime librarian will vary each week, and every day is open to all ages! Catch the all-ages Thrilling Thursday programs...

Kids Families Storytimes

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Color our world, and celebrate diverse cultures from around the globe! Every Wednesday during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a new event where they can explore and experience unique cultures and traditions...

Tweens Kids Families Classes & Workshops

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, graceful movements with deep breathing and meditation. It originated as a martial art but has evolved into a holistic exercise known for its health benefits. In this beginner-friendly...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Families Classes & Workshops

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 10:00am

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Lindsay McDermott is a local reptile enthusiast who has a passion for sharing reptiles/invertebrates with children and families. Today she will bring several of her various lizards, snakes, arachnids and more to the library to get up close and...

Tweens Kids Families

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Lindsay McDermott is a local reptile enthusiast who has a passion for sharing reptiles/invertebrates with children and families. Today she will bring several of her various lizards, snakes, arachnids and more to the library to get up close and...

Tweens Kids Families

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 6:30pm

Bookmobile, Other

Gather with neighbors and friends during the annual Party in the Park series! From June 12 through August 14, weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm, enjoy live music, visits from the ICPL Bookmobile, and outdoor recreation activities at some of your...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Babies Families Music