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Clear Your Shelves for a Great Cause: Donate to the ICPL Friends Foundation Book Sale!
by Katie — May 7, 2025
The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is gearing up for one of our biggest events of the summer—our annual Sidewalk Sale Book Sale, held during the Downtown Iowa City Sidewalk Sales on Saturday, July 19, from 10am to 3pm and Sunday, July...
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by Morgan — December 12, 2017
In the third installment of our Mock Newbery summaries and reviews you'll have a chance to decide if Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani is a story...
by Kara — December 12, 2017
The Library has two new canvas tote bags for sale for $8 each. Bags may be purchased at the Library's Help Desk on the first floor. We also...
by Jen E — December 11, 2017
Last week I taught a class over at the Senior Center about new technology. The majority of the questions related to "cord cutting" which is...
by Kara — December 11, 2017
The Bookmobile Fall Schedule concludes on Thursday December 21 and the Spring Schedule begins on Monday January 8, 2018. We've had a great...
by Casey — December 8, 2017
Librarians and educators are constantly seeking books about seasons and revisit perennial favorites for storytimes and classroom use year...
by Kara — December 8, 2017
Kent Haruf is one of my favorite authors. His death from lung cancer in 2014 was a tragedy because it meant no more lyrical novels...
by Morgan — December 7, 2017
I hope you're ready for the second installment of our Mock Newbery summaries and reviews. Does Well, That Was Awkward by Rachel Vail have...
by Mari — December 5, 2017
As the holidays creep up, it’s not too early to start planning your family's two week winter break, when the kids are home from school and...
by Kara — December 5, 2017
Suddenly Winter is here - it blew in overnight. If you are looking for a cozy holiday gift, check out these clothing items embroidered with...
by Kara — December 1, 2017
Picking up Holds and Inter-Library Loans is easy at the Bookmobile! When you place your request, indicate where you want to pick-up your...