In honor of Black History Month, the Office of Equity and Human Rights and the Iowa City Public Library are hosting a virtual book discussion, on Passing by Nella Larsen. The virtual discussion will be facilitated by Abena Sankofa Imhotep, Director...
Winter Reading Program

Reading makes me hoppy
December 18, 2022 - February 18, 2023
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 program to receive a hot cocoa mug!
Printables
Resources
- Learn how to log books with Beanstack's mobile app
Upcoming events
Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
This Black History Month art project was inspired by the women of Gee’s Bend, who live in a small and remote black community in Alabama, and have created hundreds of quilt masterpieces now recognized as a unique art form and a significant African-...
Monday, March 13, 2023 - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
This afternoon we will be watching the movie Lightyear and building with Legos at 2pm. Lightyear is the origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy. Dive into any Lego build project you like! We will have...
Friday, March 17, 2023 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
Make your own Pixelated Pokémon with this drop-in perler beads activity! We will provide several small Pokémon perler bead patterns to choose from. Carefully lay out your Pokémon and then library staff will help you melt your beads together to take...