The ICPL Bookmobile will return to the road the Tuesday, Sept. 7 and run each weekday that the Library is open through December 17, 2021.
The Bookmobile supports neighborhoods throughout Iowa City and surrounding communities. At the Bookmobile, you can sign-up for a library card, pick up holds, browse and borrow from the Bookmobile collection, and return materials. At this time, masks are required when on-board the Bookmobile.
ICPL Bookmobile staff are looking forward to seeing you out in the community!
The 2021 Fall Schedule (September 7 - December 17)
All stops are open to the public.
Monday
9:00 - 9:45 AM Dodge St. Coffeehouse, 2790 N Dodge St. 10:00 - 10:45 AM Oaknoll East, 2640 N Scott Blvd. 11:00 - 12:00 PM North Dodge Hy-Vee, 1125 N Dodge St. 1:30 - 2:30 PM Frauenholtz-Miller Park, 4329 St Patricks Dr. 2:45 - 3:15 PM Legacy Independent Living, 1095 Silvercrest Circle 3:30 - 4:30 PM Lemme Elementary, 3100 E Washington St.
Tuesday
9:00 - 10:00 AM Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center, 2651 Roberts Rd 10:30 - 11:30 AM Oaknoll Retirement Community, 735 George Street 1:30 - 2:15 PM Melrose Meadows Retirement Community, 350 Dublin Dr. 2:45 - 3:15 PM Hills Elementary, 301 Main Street 3:30 - 4:15 PM Atrium Village Senior Living, 117 3rd St, Hills
9:00 - 10:00 AM Mercer Park, 2701 Bradford Dr. 10:15 - 11:00 AM St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 2675 E Washington St. 11:15 - 12:00 PM First Avenue Hy-Vee, 812 S 1st Ave. 2:15 - 2:45 PM Wood Elementary, 1930 Lakeside Dr. 3:00 - 3:30 PM Twain Elementary, 1355 Deforest Ave. 4:00 - 4:30 PM Breckenridge Estates, 4494 Taft Ave SE 5:00 - 5:30 PM GreenState Credit Union, 825 Mormon Trek Blvd
Friday
9:00 - 9:45 AM Willow Creek Park, 1117 Teg Dr. 10:00 - 10:45 PM Sidekick Coffee & Books, 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave. 11:00 - 12:00 PM UI College of Medicine Courtyard, 195 Newton Rd. 1:30 - 2:00 PM Pepperwood Plaza, 851 Hwy 6 E 2:15 - 3:00 PM Waterfront Hy-Vee, 1720 Waterfront Dr. 3:15 - 3:45 PM Longfellow Elementary, 1130 Seymour Ave. 4:00 - 4:30 PM Alexander Elementary, 3571 Sycamore St.
To celebrate the Library's 125th birthday, we will be at Big Grove Brewery with fun for the entire family from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12. Enjoy live music from The Dandelion Stompers, illusions and magic from Troy Peters that will leave you speechless, and amazing hands-on bubble stations with Big Bang Bubbles!
The Bookmobile will be there so you can get one of our new library cards and borrow or return materials. There will also be tons of prizes and giveaways for all ages, including a special birthday bash activity kit for kids!
Big Grove will donate a percentage of food sales to the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation!
We’re celebrating our 125th anniversary in the biggest and most exciting way possible. Don't miss it!
Visit the Bookmobile this September for #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! To celebrate we have four new Library card designs for you to choose from including a much-requested set with both a keychain and full-sized card.
Free Things to Do with Your Iowa City Public Library Card:
Enjoy free access to an amazing collection of books, films, and music.
Download an e-book or e-audiobook.
Stream television shows and movies.
Learn a new language with lessons in 70-plus languages, including English.
Check out works of art, Discovery Kits, WIFI hotspots, and laptops.
Research your purchases with Consumer Reports.
Creating Resilient Neighborhoods*
The ICPL Bookmobile will be at the Creating Resilient Neighborhoods event on Friday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Willow Creek Park (1117 Teg Drive) in Iowa City. The event is part of the Iowa City Climate Fest.
At this event, you can learn about how the Bookmobile uses solar power. Also be sure to follow our Bookwalk at the park to read the story of an Ojibwe girl who learns about protecting our shared planet in "We Are Water Protectors."
While you're there, enjoy family-friendly performances by the Cedar County Cobras and the Awful Purdies and check out fun activities and lawn games courtesy of the Parks & Rec "Rec 'N Roll" trailer.
*Please note, the safety of Iowa City residents is a top priority. Attendees at Climate Fest events are encouraged to practice social distancing at in-person events and to wear a mask. Some in-person events may be rescheduled to an online or virtual format as COVID conditions change.
Tom Jordan works in the Library’s Community and Access Services Department. Often you will find Tom fielding reader’s advisory questions at the Help Desk and supporting new patrons obtaining their first Library card. Tom has served on the ICPL Bookmobile team since its inception nearly five years ago and enjoys connecting with regular visitors at the various stops around the community.
Make sure to say hello to Tom the next time you visit the Bookmobile!
What do you like best about working on the Bookmobile? Talking with patrons
How long have you worked at ICPL or the Bookmobile? 13 years at ICPL
