The Iowa City Public Library and the Iowa City Parks and Recreation are excited to present our new BookWalk, “Yoga Animals.”
BookWalk is an innovative and interactive way for readers of all ages to enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time. Our new picture book “Yoga Animals” invites kids to practice Yoga poses at each page. Roar like a lion! Arch like a kitten! Stretch like a cobra! Did you know that many yoga poses were inspired by animals? Let these creatures inspire you to stretch your bodies and relax your minds along the walk!
Willow Creek Park is located at 1117 Teg Drive. Watch for a new story every few weeks throughout the summer and fall months.

Families are invited to come to the Iowa Arts Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 for ABC Saturday to find activities specifically catered for kids to enjoy! Activities will be spread along the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City including Paint the Town, life size games, music, art and more! There will be family-friendly performances all day on the Pedestrian Mall Stage by the Weatherdance Fountain. Artists performing include Duke Otherwise, Infinity Dance Co. Silk Aerialist Mimi Ke, musician Nielo Gaglio, Champagne Irish Dancers, Hawkeye Cheerleaders and more! Find out more about all of the weekend's festivities on the Summer of the Arts website.

Calling all Roller-Tweens in grades 3-6! Join us for an exciting roller skate skills workshop in partnership with Iowa City Parks and Recreation! This two-hour workshop, led by local roller derby skater Lauren Willberg, is appropriate for all levels of skater, from absolute beginners to experienced roller skaters. This workshop will be taught on quad skates and honors the comeback that is sweeping the nation! Safety gear is encouraged. A limited number of helmets, kneepads, and wristguards will be available; please wear your own if you have them. Parents should discuss your family's expectations around safety gear with your tween before the event. Register for the program on our website.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
7:30 to 8:30 pm North Market Square Park
Our first in-person Family Night returns right before school starts! Join us in North Market Square Park as the sun sets for this fun puppet show featuring a Sing-along and shadow puppets! Eulenspiegel Puppets will perform a brand new show featuring the fun adventures animals are having while humans are limiting their community contacts. Based on true stories of animal antics during the pandemic, with a lot of imagination thrown in. Imagine what you might do if you were an alligator visiting a deserted mall! Or a penguin released from the zoo!

Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10:30 am
Join us for a special Storytime all about sheep at Wilson's Farm and Orchard! Did you know that there are little lamb grazers, along with a llama security guard, at Wilson's? Now is your chance to come learn about the sheep at Wilson's, enjoy a special sheep Storytime and then go apple picking (and eating) and more! We will meet at 10:30 a.m. in front of the farm store for Storytime, and then feel free to explore the many offerings of the Orchard, including a special sheep craft, hayrides, and sheep sightings! Find out more on our website.
Wilson's Orchard is located at 4823 Dingleberry Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240. In the event of inclement weather, we will cancel Storytime.