Friends Foundation

Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation - view of The Book End through the hanging art

The ICPL Friends Foundation helps support the Library by fundraising money to help expand our collection and services.

Visit supportICPL.org for more information about how the ICPL Friends Foundation is working to inspire every member of our community to support the Library as a Library user, volunteer, or donor!

Upcoming events

Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:30am

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Join us for Collaboration, Community & Craft, a panel at the Iowa City Songwriters Festival hosted by Katie Roche, Director of the ICPL Friends Foundation and musician with Awful Purdies and The Dandelion Stompers. The panel features leadership...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Families Classes & Workshops Music

Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00am

Lobby

Join us for a pay what you can used book sale in the Iowa City Public Library Lobby during the Iowa City Book Festival!

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Babies Families

Friday, December 5, 2025 - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

The ICPL Arts & Crafts Bazaar Maker's Celebration will be a festive event with treats and drinks, holiday music, and the company of other Library supporters on December 5 from 6:00-7:30 pm. The party is available to all ICPL Staff,...

Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 10:00am

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Meeting Room D

The Arts & Crafts Bazaar is the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation’s annual winter fundraiser for the Iowa City Public Library. The Arts & Crafts Bazaar features handmade items donated by Library supporters, as well as a used book...

Adults Arts & Crafting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 10:00am

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Meeting Room D, Meeting Room E, Digital Media Lab, Storytime Room, Teen Center, Book End Bookstore, Lobby, Board Room, Children's Room

Join us for a brilliant evening at the Iowa City Public Library as we celebrate and support our Library! “Bright Future: Celebrating the Iowa City Public Library” is a special after-hours fundraising party dedicated to fostering appreciation and...

Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Meeting Room D, Meeting Room E, Digital Media Lab, Storytime Room, Teen Center, Book End Bookstore, Lobby, Board Room, Children's Room

Join us for a brilliant evening at the Iowa City Public Library as we celebrate and support our Library! “Bright Future: Celebrating the Iowa City Public Library” is a special after-hours fundraising party dedicated to fostering appreciation and...