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by Brent — December 30, 2014

Often patrons are surprised to find out that we offer free "Tech Help" sessions every week at the library. This is a great place to learn...

by Meredith — December 30, 2014

The Library's Children's Staff stepped things up this year, providing the longest list of recommended titles. These books range from...

by Maeve — December 29, 2014

Best Food Writing 2014, edited by Holly Hughes, is a delightful collection from food writers of all stripes; from chef-writers and food...

by Susan — December 29, 2014

It's that time of year when we make resolutions for the new year. I'd like to challenge you to increase your visits to the Iowa City...

by Meredith — December 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...

by Meredith — December 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...

by Meredith — December 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...

by Meredith — December 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...

by Meredith — December 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...

by Kara — December 25, 2014

Every year I look forward to the announcement of the new All Iowa Reads book. The book for the following year is always announced at the...