On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world! Kokeshi (こけし, 小芥子) are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or...
Summer Reading Program
ICPL Reads
May 28 - August 10, 2024
Stay busy this summer reading and attending events!
Available to readers of all ages and abilities, babies through adults. Participants will receive a gamecard to track their summer reading goals.
If you have time for a quick question, let us know how did you hear about the summer reading program?
Downloads
Gamecards coming soon!
Resources
- Watch past programs on The Library Channel
- Learn how to log books with Beanstack's mobile app
Sponsors
A big thank you to ACT and the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation for sponsoring the prizes!
Come read with us!
Upcoming Events
All library patrons, regardless of age or neurodiversity can participate in our Summer Reading Programs. We will be happy to customize reading programs and activities to meet the individual needs of our patrons. Please contact Angela Pilkington for more information.
Upcoming events
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Frosting and sprinkle choices will allow you to create a custom cookie to your taste! Then join in at craft stations including button making, beaded bracelet making, and more. This program is intended for people of all ages who are neurodivergent,...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Today is "Animal Meet & Greet Day!" Our favorite library guests are back! Local residents of the Blank Park Zoo will make an appearance, and a zoo expert will tell us about the animals and answer any questions you have. Stop by...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 11:00am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Today is "Animal Meet & Greet Day!" Our favorite library guests are back! Local residents of the Blank Park Zoo will make an appearance, and a zoo expert will tell us about the animals and answer any questions you have. Stop by...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Come learn about some of Iowa's largest birds and even meet a couple! Joan and other volunteers from Raptology will bring some birds of prey and talk about their habitat, diet, size and any other questions you bring about owls, falcons,...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Roughly translated as "cuteness," kawaii describes the Japanese cultural trend of celebrating all things tiny and adorable. Join children's librarian Casey for a tutorial and experiment with drawing your favorite Pokemon characters...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 6:30pm
Digital Media Lab
Learn how to use the library's Photoshop subscription to correct lighting, repair imperfections, and remove unwanted objects from your photos. Please register for a library computer with Photoshop or bring your own. Instructor: Charlie, Digital...
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
Take a break from the summer sun and join us every Friday for a matinee movie showing! When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world! It's only one month away from a brand new school year! Isn...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Join Casey for ukulele music, singing, instruments, and movement. This program is intended for people of all ages who are neurodivergent, or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world!
Kokeshi (こけし, 小芥子) are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no...
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Frosting and sprinkle choices will allow you to create a custom cookie to your taste! Then join in at craft stations including button making, beaded bracelet making, and more.
This program is intended for people of all ages who are...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Today is "Animal Meet & Greet Day!" Our favorite library guests are back! Local residents of the Blank Park Zoo will make an appearance, and a zoo expert will tell us about the animals and answer any questions you have. Stop by...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 11:00am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Today is "Animal Meet & Greet Day!" Our favorite library guests are back! Local residents of the Blank Park Zoo will make an appearance, and a zoo expert will tell us about the animals and answer any questions you have. Stop by...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Come learn about some of Iowa's largest birds and even meet a couple! Joan and other volunteers from Raptology will bring some birds of prey and talk about their habitat, diet, size and any other questions you bring about owls, falcons,...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Roughly translated as "cuteness," kawaii describes the Japanese cultural trend of celebrating all things tiny and adorable.
Join children's librarian Casey for a tutorial and experiment with drawing your favorite Pokemon...
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 6:30pm
Digital Media Lab
Learn how to use the library's Photoshop subscription to correct lighting, repair imperfections, and remove unwanted objects from your photos.
Please register for a library computer with Photoshop or bring your own.
Instructor:...
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
Take a break from the summer sun and join us every Friday for a matinee movie showing!
When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world!
It's only one month away from a brand new school year...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Join Casey for ukulele music, singing, instruments, and movement.
This program is intended for people of all ages who are neurodivergent, or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world!
Join us today playing the traditional South Korean Ddakji...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A
***TIME IS 2:00 PM! This program is intended for people of all ages who are neurodivergent, or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.
You've just been recruited as a backup dancer for Taylor Swift's new tour...
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Compete in a friendly competition featuring the popular racing game Mario Kart on the big screen against other tweens!
While you're waiting your turn to play, make a Mario Kart craft, have a snack, or watch and cheer on other players...
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 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!
Learn the basics of...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world!
Irish dancing is a very important part of Ireland's...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Join the UI Science Booster Club for some fun with hands-on scientific experimentation!
This program is intended for people of all ages who are neurodivergent, or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Your brain is the boss of you! It's the master controller of everything you think and do, even when you're asleep. It's truly mind-boggling!
Join Kathy Andersen, clinical instructor of anatomy and cell biology in the UI...
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
Take a break from the summer sun and join us every Friday for a matinee movie showing!
On the heels of his many adventures, Po rises through the ranks to achieve the level of Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. When a sinister...
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Join Alisa with Big Picture Gallery and Studio to learn about pop art in comics, and create a piece of word art with punch and pizazz using pop art principles and watercolor paints!
Friday, August 9, 2024 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
Take a break from the summer sun and join us every Friday for a matinee movie showing!
After a bite from a radioactive spider, Miles Morales becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a dimensional gateway opens up, Miles soon realizes he...
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