Did you know that ICPL provides online access to thousands of electronic books and audiobooks plus dozens of the most popular magazines?
If you are a resident cardholder at ICPL, you can download the Libby app and start downloading books and magazines immediately. Libby has a fresh and easy-to-use interface that allows you to browse the collection by subject, genre, or recommendations from our Librarians.
In addition, the Libby platform offers readers a way to customize their reading experience. For example, you can:
send ebooks to your Kindle
activate a sleep timer to automatically turn off your audiobook after a set time
change the font style and size in ebooks and magazine articles
adjust the background color
create notes and highlights in the book or magazine you are reading
control the playback speed of audiobooks
If you haven't used Libby yet, we encourage you to give it a try. Download the Libby app and browse our collection to expand your reading experience today! Our Library staff is happy to help you get started.
The Iowa City Public Library now offers LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) for resident cardholders with a valid Library card number and PIN/password. LinkedIn Learning offers over 16,000 skill-building video tutorials in seven languages across business, creative, and technical categories.
LinkedIn Learning offers updated, relevant video tutorials for those seeking new skills for the workplace or personal life.
Popular topics include:
Leadership and management
Time management and productivity skills
Public speaking
Small business and entrepreneurship guidance
Productivity software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, or QuickBooks
Graphic design software like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Canva
Photography and videography overviews and tips
Software programming and security such as Java, Python, C++
Web development with PHP, MySQL, HTML, and CSS
Your progress and past lessons are tied to your Library card number rather than an account with LinkedIn, so if you lose your card be sure to check with Library staff to get a duplicate created. We are available to help at icpl.org/services/ask
Lolly Eggers began work at ICPL in June of 1969 immediately after earning her MA in library science from the University of Iowa. As director, a role she served in from 1974-1994, Eggers was instrumental in elevating the Library into the institution it is today. She introduced ICPL to strategic planning, professional collection development methods, tracking statistics, in-service day, and an online catalog. She built community support for the Library levy as well as a new building.
To view the digital exhibit exploring her life and honoring her contributions to ICPL and the community, see icpl.org/lolly
We’re looking for candidates who are involved and interested in the arts community in some way — artists, framers, instructors, students, gallery employees, collectors and serious enthusiasts — to join the Art Advisory Committee. The Committee is made up of six members, and terms run for three years (this term would end in April 2024). Candidates must reside in Iowa City or rural Johnson County and are appointed to the Committee by the Library Board. Library employees are not eligible for appointment.
If you would like to be a part of ICPL’s Art Advisory Committee, you can visit our webpage and read the full press release for additional details.
On July 1, the Iowa City Public Library expanded Library hours, removed the time limits for browsing, extended time limits for computer access, and lifted building and Bookmobile capacity restrictions. In addition to previously available services, the study and meeting rooms are now open to the public, and ICPL outreach services and programs are offered offsite.
Masks are suggested for those not yet vaccinated.
If you have any other lingering questions, check out the full press release.
