It'll be a roaring good time during DINOvember at ICPL!
Fun isn't extinct at ICPL!
November is DINOvember in our Children's Room. We have a variety of programs and events that will have you roaring with excitement!
Each of our Friday Flicks will feature dinosaurs, as will our Sunday Fun Day activities. Please see our November calendar for more information.
Don't forget to register for our awesome T-Rex Tea Party, happening Nov. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. We'll have dino-riffic snacks, listen to a dino-tacular dinosaur story, and greet a very special guest. The party is limited to 50 spots, so register online today!
Family Night: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Join the adventures of four children as they wander through a dusty old wardrobe into the mystical, snow-covered land of Narnia!
C.S. Lewis’ classic novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, comes to life onstage at The Old Creamery Theater as the children help Aslan the Lion try to defeat the White Witch’s curse of eternal winter.
The theater’s production will run November 24 through December 15 as part of its Theatre for Young Audiences, but we’ll get a special performance from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, in Room A at the Library.
Mark your calendar for this event now; you won’t want to miss it!
November is Picture Book Month
November is Picture Book Month, an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book in an increasingly digital age. Our staff will recognize this annual initiative by posting photos of our favorite picture books on our social media accounts. Old titles and new, we love them all!
Reminder: Belly Babies & Tween Chess Tournament
Parents expecting the pitter-patter of little feet are invited to the Iowa City Public Library’s Belly Babies, an early-learning literacy program designed to help families start a reading ritual before the baby arrives. Belly Babies will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Sunday in the Storytime Room. Our complete listing of Belly Babies programs includes the following:
The Iowa City Public Library’s Totally Tweens Chess Tournament will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 17, in Meeting Room A at the Library, 123 S. Linn St.
The tournament is open to students in third through sixth grades. Members of the United State Chess Federation (USCF) below third grade also are welcome. Players rated over USCF 1,000 will be in a separate section. Membership in the USCF is not required except for the over 1,000 section and participants in second grade and younger.
This event is free, but pre-registration is required. Children can register by e-mailing Eric Vigil at evigil@gmail.com. Walk-ins may register the day of the event from noon to 12:45 p.m.
Trophies awarded for each grade. Refreshments will be provided. Participants should plan to stay for the entire afternoon.
