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by Becky — December 1, 2024

The Best of the Best for 2024 is coming soon! ICPL staff nominated nearly 150 titles released this year as their favorite reads of 2024....

by Sam H — November 29, 2024

This article originally appeared in the November 2024 edition of The Windshield, which is the Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile...

by Sam H — November 29, 2024

Are you curious about starting a new hobby or trying an exciting activity but hesitant to invest in all the supplies? The Iowa City Public...

by Anne W — November 25, 2024

The Adventure Pass Program is set to temporarily pause on December 31, 2024. The Adventure Pass provides free access to several Iowa...

by Sam H — November 25, 2024

This article originally appeared in the 2024/2025 Winter Window. I am excited to step into a new role as an advocate for libraries as the...

Supporting the Iowa City Public Library and caring for the planet is easy--just self-sort your used books and other accepted media at either the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center or the Iowa City Public Library.

by Amber — November 24, 2024

The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation (ICPLFF) has teamed up with the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center to introduce a new...

by Katie — November 23, 2024

Libraries transform to meet the needs of their communities. Some of the earliest public libraries in the eastern U.S. included the word ‘...

by Anne M — November 18, 2024

By the end of December, the Iowa City Public Library will no longer have books on compact disc in our collection. It is difficult to let a...

by Katie — November 12, 2024

Host a Party with a Purpose: Support the Iowa City Public Library! Are you looking for a way to make a positive impact in our community?...

by Katie — November 8, 2024

31st Annual Book Gala Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Join us for the 31st Annual Book Gala at Prairie Lights Books. Enjoy...