Join the staff of Iowa City Public Library as we take you for a tour of our building and talk about some of the ways we serve our community. We welcome you to visit us in person or visit icpl.org...
Presented by local historian Tom Schulein, "The Remarkable Irish Family" tells the story of the patriarch Frederick Macy Irish, best known as "Captain" Irish, and the notable...
Have you ever wondered about your family tree? Not sure how to start searching for your ancestors? Join us for a virtual Introduction to Genealogy. We will take you through what questions to ask,...
In this event, we will discuss Ken Burn's movie Jackie Robinson: An African American Baseball Player and Civil Rights Activist (listed as a full movie on Kanopy and Parts 1 and 2).
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Did you know that Iowa played a major role in the International Space Race of the 1960s? Join UI Professor Cornelia Lang for stories of the contributions of University of Iowa scientists and...
On September 9, 2018, The Iowa City Community School District held a community celebration in honor of Longfellow Elementary School's centennial and the completion of the building's...
Crystals have been admired and used for thousands of years. As amulets or talismans for luck or protection, for their energy or healing properties, or simply for...
Standard bred horse-racing was all the rage at the beginning of the 20th Century. ICPL Librarian Anne Mangano shares her research on Larry Ginter, Iowa City's most famous race horse.
Hear the 175 year old story of this modest neighborhood with a rich history! Lucas Farms Neighborhood sits on the original farmland of Iowa's first Territorial Governor, Robert Lucas. Judy...
