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...
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Upcoming events
Friday, June 13, 2025 - 1:00pm
Teen Center
Can you angst like Fall Out Boy, or hold that existential dreaded note like My Chemical Romance? Well even if you can’t, come and compete in our first ever karaoke contest. Winner receives a $10 gift card.
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...
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Teen Center
The Gullah Geechee culture is unique to the African American experience. Learn about their legacy and enjoy a recipe inspired by this community.
Sunday, June 15, 2025 - 12:30pm
Digital Media Lab
For this 4-part series of workshops, we will explore tabletop game design! These are no-experience-required workshops that introduce attendees to making games with cards, dice, tokens, boards, or in the mind with plenty of rules! Part 2: Card games...
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 1:00pm
Teen Center
Ever wondered how tortillas are made? Join Manny Galvez for an interactive class where you will learn the art of making fresh tortillas by hand. Discover the deep cultural roots of this staple in Mexican cuisine while shaping, pressing, and cooking...
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 3:00pm
Teen Center
Can you sizzle on the microphone like SZA, or rhyme as well as Kendrick? Well even if you can’t, come and compete in our first ever karaoke contest. Winner receives a $10 gift card.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 1:00pm
Teen Center
These are so adorable you’ll want to eat them…but don’t because they’re made of clay. They make a perfect gift or keep them all to yourself!
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Craft a one-of-a-kind vinyl photo frame with personalized pictures with the help of the Cricut.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 1:00pm
Teen Center
Johnson County Ambulance will have qualified staff to cover ‘hands only’ CPR, AED instruction, stop the bleed, Narcan administration and an overview of the PulsePoint app. This will not result in certification.