Winter Reading Program

Cute fox with a white mug prize; Pounce on a good book! Dec 21 - Feb 15 for the 2025 Winter Reading Program

Pounce on a good book!

December 21, 2024 - February 15, 2025

Curl up with a good book this winter!

Available to all readers age 3 to adults. Register and log your reading online, pick up a gamecard from the Library, or print your own.

Finish the challenge to receive a fun prize (while supplies last):

  • For children: a SpareMe prize and a hot cocoa mug
  • For adults and teens: a hot cocoa mug and chance to win a $50 Downtown District Gift Card

Track your reading online

Printables

Resources

Upcoming events

Saturday, January 25, 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...

Kids Families Storytimes
cozy reading in the library

Monday, January 27, 2025 - 10:00am

Other

Adults are invited to come and grab a comfy chair and a mug of hot cocoa or tea on Monday mornings in January. Enjoy some quiet reading time in our light-filled magazine area! This event is part of our Wintering Together series for adults. Join us...

Adults

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Book to Art Club is the fourth Tuesday of every month for school age children. Each month we will read a picture book and create custom art inspired by the story! This month's book selection is illustrated by Iowa City artist Claudia McGehee. We...

Kids Families Arts & Crafting Storytimes

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 1:00pm

Storytime Room

It's a No School Day, so come play a game! All ages are invited to play a couple rounds of BINGO for some fabulous prizes! 欢迎参加假日冰菓游戏赢取奖品。

Kids Families Gaming & Pop Culture

Saturday, February 1, 2025 - 10:30am

Storytime Room

Today's Storytime theme will focus on shadows and the ever-elusive Groundhog, who will predict our weather fate this spring! Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games...

Kids Families Storytimes

Sunday, February 2, 2025 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

Reggie Laurent is a contemporary artist from Chicago, whose canvases are filled from corner to corner with bright color and detailed designs that seem to move and dance right in front of your eyes. For Black History Month, we are honoring the unique...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Lego Club is an informal hour of Lego building from 4-5pm on the first Tuesday of the month. We will have both Legos and Duplos, so all ages are welcome to attend, but this is a semi-unsupervised library activity. If your child is too young to play...

Tweens Kids

Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 10:30am

Meeting Room A

We will have a few special guests join us for storytime today! Bird expert Joan will bring a bird friend or two for preschoolers to meet and learn about! Joan will answer all of your bird questions as well! Preschool Stories & More is the...

Kids Families Storytimes
make candles and valentines

Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A

Looking for a last minute Valentine's gift or card? Want to make something warm during the cold winter?  Join us to make your very own candle and Valentine's Day card! We will provide all materials--candle tins, wax, wicks, scents and colors for the...

Adults Arts & Crafting Classes & Workshops

Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 10:30am

Storytime Room

Join us for a special Valentine's Day Storytime, followed by a valentine-making craft station! 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...

Kids Families Storytimes