Throughout February, ICPL will be celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the important contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation's history. We will offer a variety of programs, events, and displays for children, teens, adults, and families. Here are some upcoming programs for kids, and find the full schedule of events at icpl.org/bhm
Jenny from the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids will visit the Library for an afterschool program for kids in preschool through second grade. Learn about four African American scientists who made life better for everyone, and then create a hero’s cape that shows your superpower.
Learn about black culture and history with books that celebrate key African American figures. Stick around after Storytime for some animated picture book shorts as well!
Saturday, Feb. 12, 4 to 6 p.m. in the Storytime Room
Children of all ages and their families are invited to come to the Storytime Room with a goal of making homemade valentines for all of the residents of a local senior living community. We will have all of the creative supplies needed and a bit of information about the residents to help you make a custom valentine from the heart that will be sure to make someone's Valentine's Day extra special this year! This year we will be sending valentines to Bickford Cottage in Iowa City! The more the merrier for Share the Love!
One Book Two Book is an annual celebration of children’s literature in the City of Literature.
Recognizing and celebrating young writers is a big reason behind the City of Literature organization’s annual "One Book Two Book" Children’s Literature Festival. In addition to a celebratory reading of student writing submissions, there are events for all ages on Saturday, Feb., 26 at various locations, and a Junior High Writing Jam hosted by the Iowa Youth Writing Project at the Library from 2-4 p.m., registration is required and the full schedule of events is online.
Thursday, Feb. 2022-10:30 a.m. Meeting Room A
In honor of the One Book Two Book festival this weekend, join us for a character preview. Some of our favorite characters from children's literature will be joining us for Storytime and cookies after.
Our new catalog has been live on our website since last fall and allows library users to search our collection as well as manage their individual Library accounts.
On March 1, 2022, all links will point to our new catalog. If you receive preferred search email notifications or have lists in the old catalog, you will need to transfer these to the new catalog. Instructions on how to move these to the new catalog are on our Catalog FAQ page.
