Kids

Upcoming events

Stories in the Park at Mercer Park

Friday, June 13, 2025 - 9:30am

Bookmobile, Mercer 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

Summer Storytime

Friday, June 13, 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

Friday Flick: Dog Man

Friday, June 13, 2025 - 1:00pm

Storytime Room

Part man, part dog, all hero! Dog Man will be showing in the Storytime room! Take a break from the summer sun and join us every Friday for a matinee movie showing. 周五影院 - 《狗神》每周五来到我们的日间影院，躲避一会儿盛夏的阳光吧！

Tweens Kids Families Movies

ICPL Bookmobile at Iowa City Farmers Market

Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 8:00am

Bookmobile, Farmer's Market

Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile will be popping up at the Iowa City Farmers Market from 8:00 am to 11:00 am on the 2nd Saturday of each month this summer. Various activities will be offered, making this a fun Farmers Market stop for all. Iowa...

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Family Storytime

Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 10:30am

Storytime Room

Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. 家庭故事会包括较长或较短的故事，并结合动作游戏和相关活动，适于各年龄段共同参与。如您因为身体原因需要特别安排，请联系图书馆。 Family Storytime es para todas las edades e incluye...

Kids Babies Families Storytimes

Chess Butterflies: Girls Chess Club

Sunday, June 15, 2025 - 12:30pm

Storytime Room

Chess Butterflies is a non-profit all girls chess club for girls and non binary youth in grades K-6, who’s mission is to empower young female chess players. Our goal is to foster not only a healthy learning environment but friendships and a sense of...

Kids Gaming & Pop Culture

Sunday Funday: Yarn-Wrapped Pets

Sunday, June 15, 2025 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

What pet would you get? Fish, cat, dog, or bunny? Wrap yarn around a cardboard animal shape to add texture, color, and dimension, then draw on a face to add personality. Maybe your dog is wearing a cute rainbow sweater? Sunday Fundays are suitable...

Kids Families