The Iowa City Public Library is proud to name Inaiyah Smith as our 2025 Volunteer of the Year—a title that only begins to capture the remarkable impact she has made over the past four years. From her first day in the Teen Space to her final project before heading off to college, Inaiyah has exemplified the very best of what it means to serve, inspire, and lead
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Saturday, Apr 5, 2025
Paid Opportunity Offers Job Skills, Mentorship, and More As summer approaches, many families are exploring ways to keep teens engaged and productive during the break. One standout option is the Youth Empowered to Serve (YES!) program — a paid summer initiative designed for local youth ages 14 to 18.
Friday, Oct 6, 2023
Hello, Iowa City book lovers and eco-champions!
Friday, Jun 2, 2023
With the Iowa City Public Library card, kids have a ticket to ride an Iowa City Transit bus for free, all summer long. The Library offers free bus rides to children up to 12th grade and their accompanying adult caregivers on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., from Tuesday, June 6 to Thursday, August 24, 2023. Bus riders should show their Iowa City Public Library card to the bus driver to gain free access to the bus.
Sunday, Feb 26, 2023
Are you someone who loves arts and crafts? Do you have extra supplies just taking up space in your home? If so, you won't want to miss the ICPL Arts & Crafts Supply Swap taking place on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Saturday, Jan 14, 2023
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL) Bookmobile will be closed. The Downtown Library will be open for special hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Patrons can visit icpl.org/hours to find Library hours and the ICPL Bookmobile schedule.
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