The Summer Library Bus program ROLLS OUT on Monday June 3. An Iowa City Public Library card is a child’s ticket to ride an Iowa City Transit bus FREE this summer. The Library will provide free bus...
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Beginning June 1, 2019 we will not charge overdue fines for materials checked out from the Children's and Young Adult collections that are returned past their due date. We appreciate the support of the Iowa City City Council and the Library Board...
Friday, May 24, 2019
Students from Alexander after a bookmobile visit. The ICPL Bookmobile will be at ABC Day ( A rts- B ooks- C hildren) at the Iowa Arts Festival on Saturday June 1 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You'll find us on Clinton Street with all the Children's...
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
We're hearing reports that some emails sent from our circulation system are not being delivered. We believe a small number of patrons are impacted. We're also hearing some notices are being intermittently delivered while others are going to spam...
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The Ped Mall Improvement Project is in full swing. Phase Two of the project is literally outside the Library door (we can hear it!). The Library will remain OPEN during the Ped Mall improvement project; however, access to the Library may change....
Thursday, May 2, 2019
We are happy to announce beginning June 1, 2019 we will not charge overdue fines for materials checked out from the Children's and Young Adult collections that are returned past their due date. Libraries across the country are stopping the practice...
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019
The Ped Mall Improvement Project begins again on May 13. Phase Two of the project brings updates literally to the Library's door. Please be assured the Library will remain OPEN during the Ped Mall improvement project; however, access to the Library...
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019
The Library recently introduced Discovery Kits for children, teens and adults, and they have been very popular! From pickle ball, to astronomy, cake decorating or how to play the ukulele, there's something for everyone. Many thanks to the Community...
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019
The long winter is wearing on everyone, including the Bookmobile. We've thought of the Bookmobile's two heaters this winter as the "Little Heaters that Could." Unfortunately, last week they just couldn't keep up with the extended cold and their...
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019
Our community LOVES the Library! I'm looking at the report of use of the Library between July 1 and December 31, 2018 and it's amazing to see the numbers. I know there are many stories about how the Library enriched lives woven through these...
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About Kara
Kara was the Community and Access Services Coordinator. She retired in June 2020.