Congratulations on finishing the Winter Reading Program! You are all LLAMAZING Readers! Finishers, please join us for a hot cocoa party. We will have crafts, a movie and a few surprises!
The party takes place Saturday, February 15. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 PM.
For ages 3-12 who participated and finished the "Reading is LLAMAZING" Winter Reading Program. Please talk to staff at the Children's Desk if you have questions.
Library Begins Daily Afternoon Snack for Kids and Teens
A special effort to ensure kids and teens who visit the Library don’t go hungry raised $3,000 to purchase daily afternoon snacks. The Alternative Christmas Team at Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City identified this need after hearing about food insecurity issues in our community.
The Library began daily 4:00 PM snack time for children on Monday, February 3. Snacks are available for children up to age 18 and will be available at the Children's Desk.
Special Access Browsing - Winter Fun
On selected days, the Library opens one hour early for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment.
On Saturday, February 15, at 9 AM, we will have a winter themed party, including storytime, crafts, dancing, and a snowball fight!
The Teen Room will be open for teens to play computer and video games. Therapy animals will also be on hand to wander through the library giving support and friendship.The library will also use natural lighting throughout the library to accommodate those with light sensitivity. Please contact Angie Pilkington (angela-pilkington@icpl.org or 319-887-6019) if you have questions about this event.
One Book Two Book
One Book Two Book, a celebration of children's literature, takes place February 21-23.
This innovative 3-day event features book readings, author signings, puppet shows, arts and crafts, costumed characters, young writers' workshops and more!
Events take place in Iowa City. Visit onebooktwobook.org for the full schedule.
Mock Newberry Award Winner
During January, ICPL patrons had the opportunity to vote in our Mock Newbery Award at icpl.org/kids, selecting their top choice from a list of the probable contenders made by our children's librarians. ICPL's 2020 Mock Newbery went to Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga, a novel in verse about the global refugee crisis.
Thank you to everyone who voted in our Mock Newbery poll! For a full list of all of the American Library Association's 2020 Youth Media Awards winners, click here. Happy reading!
