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by Kara — May 27, 2017

Recently our new Bookmobile rolled into town and we quickly learned it takes a "Village" of dedicated City staff members to introduce a new...

by Candice — May 27, 2017

There are many reasons to take some time and visit Hickory Hill Park: have a picnic in the shelter at the Bloomington St. entrance, take a...

by Casey — May 26, 2017

In the mood for something cute? Stephanie Graegin's debut picture book as author and illustrator, Little Fox in the Forest, is a wordless...

by Kara — May 23, 2017

I just finished two books and both are highly recommended summer reads. Vicious Circle by C.J. Box takes the reader on a vicarious trip to...

by Kara — May 16, 2017

We are having fun introducing the Bookmobile to our community! The joy on the faces of people, especially children, when they come onto the...

by Anne M — May 16, 2017

There are two major centenaries this year: the United States entered World War I and the Russian Revolution. If you like to acknowledge...

by Meredith — May 16, 2017

I used to carry a notebook in my purse in which I'd jot down the names of the books I want to read someday. Happiness was drawing a line...

by Anne W — May 15, 2017

There's nothing I love more than a good picture book biography of a little-known historical figure; something that makes you let out a...

by Kara — May 15, 2017

The Summer Library Bus program ROLLS OUT on Thursday June 1. Ride the bus to the Library: An Iowa City Public Library card is a child’s...

by Morgan — May 14, 2017

At the library, we love books and we love our moms. So of course, we love books about moms. Here are some new titles and old favorites...