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.
We Are Water Protectors
The BookWalk has a new book: “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom.
Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.
Prior to your visit, you can print the activity kit to learn about ways to make an impact in your community and further protect the Earth and our waters in everyday life.
The permanent BookWalk is a partnership between ICPL and Iowa City Parks and Recreation to bring to Iowa City a brand new, permanent installation at Willow Creek Park!
The story in the BookWalk changes every few weeks during the summer and fall months, so be sure to enjoy each one while it’s available!
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Iowa and the Iowa City Public Library are celebrating National Voter Registration Day to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote!
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. The League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Iowa will be at ICPL (Meeting Room C) from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28 to help ensure everyone is informed about elections and voting changes. They will also register new voters and update voter registrations.
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Book Discussion
"The Line Becomes a River - Dispatches from the Border" by Francisco Cantu
On Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. join the City of Iowa City's Equity & Human Rights Division and ICPL for a discussion of "The Line Becomes A River" by Francisco Cantu as part of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. The discussion will be led by Claudia Schabel of Schabel Solutions.
**unlimited digital copies of the ebook and eAudio are available on Libby for patrons with Digital Johnson County access **.
This discussion will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. Zoom details will be provided on the reservation confirmation.
This event is open to the public.
Expanded Access at ICPL
We have moved to Phase 5a of our reopening plan to expand Library hours, remove the time limits for browsing, extend time limits for computer access, and lift building and Bookmobile capacity restrictions.
We are offering limited services. Community safety continues to be our priority and we will continue to adapt our services based on the changing public health conditions.
