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Press ReleaseSunday Hours Return to Iowa City Public Library


Iowa City Public Library will reopen its downtown building on Sundays, effective January 10. Sunday hours will be 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Reserved items can be picked up from the building Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m - 5 p.m. 

Residents can access library items to reserve through the catalog 24/7 at icpl.org,  or call 319-356-5200 for assistance during library hours. After notification that materials are ready for pick up, please use the Linn Street entrance to the Library lobby. Face masks and maintaining a 6-feet distance are required in the lobby. Please do not enter the building if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

Items can be returned to the 24/7 returns on Linn Street, or at bins at two Iowa City locations: the HyVee at First and Muscatine Avenues, or GreenState Credit Union drive up on Mormon Trek Boulevard. No late fees will be charged through June 30, 2021.

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