Bookmobile on "summer break" May 24 through June 2
The Iowa City Public Library's Bookmobile won't be in service May 24 through June 2 because of scheduled vehicle maintenance, collection updates, and staff training.
During this seasonal break, Bookmobile items can be returned at the downtown Library or to the Library’s remote drop boxes. Holds that arrive at the Library during this time can be found by inquiring at the Help Desk at the downtown Library or on the Bookmobile when our Summer Schedule begins.
The Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile's Summer Schedule begins Monday, June 3, and will continue through Friday, August 16. Please visit the Bookmobile at the following locations during this time:
Monday
9 to 9:45 a.m. Mark Twain Elementary
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Willow Creek Park
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Resurrection Assembly of God
1:30 to 2 p.m. Legacy Independent Living
2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Iowa City Rehabilitation
3 to 3:30 p.m. Frauenholtz-Miller Park
3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Helen Lemme Elementary
Tuesday
9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Irving Weber Elementary
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oaknoll Retirement Community, George St.
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center
12:30 to 1 p.m. Melrose Meadows
2 to 2:30 p.m. First Avenue Hy-Vee
2:45 to 3:15 p.m. Autumn Park Apartments
3:45 to 4:15 p.m. Hills Elementary
Wednesday
9 to 9:45 a.m. Archibald Alexander Elementary
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wetherby Park
1:30 to 2 p.m. North Dodge Hy-Vee
2:30 to 3 p.m. Bohumil Shimek Elementary
3:30 to 4 p.m. Forest View
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. UI Community Credit Union, Mormon Trek Blvd.
Thursday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. UI College of Medicine MERF/PBDB/BSB Courtyard
4 to 4:15 p.m. Cole’s Community
4:30 to 4:45 p.m. Regency Mobile Home Community
5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Waterfront Hy-Vee
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Party in the Park (various locations)
Friday
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mercer Park
Noon to 1 p.m. Breckenridge Estates
All stops are open to the public. Free parking is available at all stops except the UI College of Medicine stop. The Bookmobile won’t be in service on Thursday, July 4.
ICPL’S Summer Reading Program Begins June 1
Get ready to explore A Universe of Stories, the theme for the Iowa City Public Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program.
This year’s program will be held June 1 through August 10, with pre-registration beginning May 13. Registration can be completed in-person at the Library, online, on the Bookmobile or during ABC Saturday, formerly known as Children’s Day, on Saturday, June 1. ABC Saturday will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the Summer of the Arts Festival.
June 8 is the first day participants can turn in game cards for prizes.
Participation is free and available for all ages, babies through adults. All registrants will receive a game card to track their progress in meeting summer reading goals. The game cards also include information for all Summer Reading Program activities, programs and events.
Go here for more information about A Universe of Stories.
