Today a special guest from Tippi Toes will offer a unique program of dance and creative movement. Tippi Toes provides children with a fun, positive and nurturing environment so they are able to experience the joys of dance, self-expression and...
Winter Reading Program
Burrow more books!
December 16, 2023 - February 16, 2024
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
Coming soon!
Resources
- Learn how to log books with Beanstack's mobile app
Upcoming events
Saturday, December 16, 2023 - 10:30am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Dance Me a Story ties together ballet performances and the literature that inspires the choreography. Participants first learn how the literature inspires the choreographer and dancers, then see costumes, head pieces, props and pointe shoes—all...
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
The Oaknotes Choir is 50+ person choir with members from all levels of care from the Oaknoll Assisted Living Communities here in Iowa City. This group meets weekly and performs concerts several times a year. We are delighted to host them at the...
Friday, December 22, 2023 - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
All ages are invited to the library as we celebrate the first day of winter and the one of the shortest days of the year. Pajamas and cozy clothes are encouraged as we read stories, sing songs, watch movie shorts and fun winter crafts! Kara from...
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 1:30pm
Storytime Room
This afternoon, cozy up for a movie crafternoon featuring this year's Winter Reading Program Mascot, the hedgehog! We'll watch Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) with the option of hedgehog crafts and Sonic coloring pages available for those who...
Thursday, December 28, 2023 - 10:30am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Join us from 10:30-11 for a special gingerbread-themed storytime, and then stay for gingerbread decorating, a winter craft, and winter stories on the big screen. All ages are welcome! We will provide gingerbread men to decorate and craft supplies...
Thursday, December 28, 2023 - 1:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Kids in grades K-6 can come learn about some of Iowa's largest birds and even meet a couple! Some of the volunteers from Raptology will bring some birds of prey and talk about their habitat, diet, size and any other questions you bring about...
Saturday, December 30, 2023 - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Lindsay McDermott is a local reptile enthusiast who has recently pursued her passion of sharing reptiles/invertebrates with children and families. Today she will bring several of her various lizards, snakes, arachnids and more to the library to get...
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
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...
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 10:30am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Today a special guest from the University of Iowa Youth Ballet and Community Dance School will offer a unique program of dance and creative movement. This class is tailored to meet the developmental needs of children according to their age. Our...
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