Here they are; the Iowa City Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for 2014. The books that made this list received nominations from more than one staff person. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (fiction) Lila by Marilynne...
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Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014
The Iowa City Public Library will work to CONNECT, ENGAGE, and ENRICH users under the priorities of a new strategic plan. The plan, which covers the Fiscal Years 2016 through 2021, is the result of months of data gathering, analysis, and community...
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014
Want to learn more about your iPad or Android tablet? The Iowa City Public Library will offer several classes in January help beginning and intermediate users get a better handle on their tablet devices. New or beginner iPad users, join us at 10 a.
Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014
The Library's Children's Staff stepped things up this year, providing the longest list of recommended titles. These books range from stories perfect for bedtime stories to chapter books for independent readers. Perhaps your child's new favorite is...
Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014
The Iowa City Public Library is pleased to announce the continuation of its Tween Minecraft program the first Monday of the month in the Computer Lab. Tween Minecraft Time is held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of...
Monday, Dec 29, 2014
Do you need a reason to read a biography and/or memoir? Here are three: 1. This genre introduces the reader to fascinating people or sheds new light on those we thought we knew. 2. To learn history, or experience something, through the life of an...
Sunday, Dec 28, 2014
The Library's pick for Book of the Year in 2013 and 2012 were young adult titles -- Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in 2013, and John Green's The Fault in Our Stars in 2012. The genre is popular among readers of all ages and we're no exception....
Saturday, Dec 27, 2014
It was a dark and stormy night ... One benefit of it being dark before 5 p.m. is that we have plenty of mood lighting for our science fiction and mystery reads. Check out what ICPL staffers chose as their favorites in this category! ICPL BEST...
Friday, Dec 26, 2014
What do pies, video games, and rock 'n' roll have in common? These were some of the topics staff read about from the Library's non-fiction collection. With subjects ranging from gardening to travel, our non-fiction section on the second floor has...
Thursday, Dec 25, 2014
The Iowa City Public Library is pleased to present our favorite reads of 2014. Employees were asked to submit the titles they read and loved this year with all nominations divided into seven categories: fiction, kids, young adult, mystery/science...
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About Meredith
Meredith was formerly the Library's Public Relations Specialist.