The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation invites you to support the Library at one of our upcoming fundraising events for the Iowa City Public Library! Nov 11, 8 am to 1 pm: ICPLFF Book Sale Pop-Up at Iowa City Holiday Market
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Friday, Sep 29, 2023
“Take a look, it’s in a book!” merchandise purchasers will be united with their tees, sweatshirts, and totes soon! If you ordered from the online store, here is what you need to know! Delivery Option For those that opted for delivery, you should be getting their items sometime next week. Pick-up Option
Thursday, Sep 7, 2023
The ICPL RAYGUN Store is now open! Visit https://www.rayguncustom.com/collections/iowa-city-public-library-friends-foundation to check out tees, bags, a sticker, and even an adorable baby onesie! All purchases benefit the ICPL Friends Foundation whose vision is to inspire every member of our community to support the Iowa City Public Library as a Library user, volunteer, or donor.
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023
Don't miss the return of the Annual ICPL Arts & Crafts Bazaar on Saturday, December 2nd. There will be a wide selection of unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, from quilts and hand-knitted items to jewelry, holiday ornaments, and more, all donated by local artists and crafters. All proceeds from this year's sale will benefit the ICPL Friends Foundation to support the collections and services of the Iowa City Public Library.
Thursday, Aug 17, 2023
Over the summer many library patrons noticed that Iowa City Public Library staff were wearing a shirt with the phrase "Take a look, it's in a book" with a graphic of a book opening into a cheerful rainbow. People were asking where they could get this ICPL merchandise and the great news is that this art is now available in variety of colors in adult and youth sizes as tee shirts, crew neck and hoodie sweatshirts, and a tote! Orders are open between now and Sept. 8th by clicking this link:
Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023
The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation recently completed a new strategic plan for FY24 - FY26, which included creating a new mission statement and introducing a new vision statement and organizational values. If you would like to learn more about how to support the ICPL Friends Foundation, please email development@icpl.org. Our Mission
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2023
The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is partnering with the University of Iowa Obermann Center's Humanities for Public Good program this summer, hosting graduate student intern Jennie Sekanics.
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023
This is the fifth summer of the Mellon Foundation–funded Humanities for the Public Good internships, offered by the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies with support from the UI Graduate College.
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About Katie
Katie Roche works at the Library as the Development Director of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation, which works to inspire every member of our community to support the Iowa City Public Library as a Library user, volunteer, or donor. Katie loves to read widely and especially enjoys reading in anticipation of events featuring writers reading from their books and in conversation about their writing.