Find the ICPL Bookmobile each Thursday at Mercer Park (2701 Bradford Drive) from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. until May 26. Pick up your library holds, browse the Bookmobile collection, or register for a library card account. Mercer Park features playground equipment, shelters, swimming and gym facilities and, every Thursday morning, cheerful library staff eager to recommend a read or connect over a shared love for stories. Learn more about the ICPL Bookmobile’s 30 weekly stops at icpl.org/bookmobile
Don't miss the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department's Annual Freeze Fest! Freeze Fest is a free indoor/outdoor learning event for families on Sunday, February 5, from 1-3 p.m. at The Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd. Activities will include the ICPL Bookmobile, games, winter hiking, survival skill building, crafts, and bird watching. Additional activities may include ice skating, snowshoeing, and ice fishing, weather permitting. All are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is free and no registration is required.
New items are regularly added to the ICPL Bookmobile collection including extra copies of hot titles. Bookmobile items cannot be reserved but are available to support readers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bypass the waiting list when you visit the Bookmobile today!
A captivating psychological suspense debut about a young woman still haunted by her teenage best friend's death who learns of an eerily similar death and must find her way back to a cabin in the New England woods, armed only with hazy memories, to finally find out the truth that has eluded her. https://search.icpl.org/Record/1770850
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Dishes for two: 100 easy small-batch recipes for weeknight meals & special celebrations
Delicious meals for your table of two. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen created 125 perfectly portioned (and easy!) recipes so you can enjoy something exciting every night. https://search.icpl.org/Record/1772569
The fun habit: How the pursuit of joy and wonder can change your life
The more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes. "The fun habit" shows readers that fun, unlike happiness, is an action you can take almost anywhere, anytime. Fun is connected to behavior and habits rather than goals, which means it's possible to get more fun into your life with intention. https://search.icpl.org/Record/1772587
Organizing for the rest of us: 100 realistic strategies to keep any house under control
So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy? Decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob Dana K. White offers sustainable ideas to simplify and manage your home in "Organizing for the rest of us."
Bookmobile service will occasionally be interrupted by construction, holidays and inclement weather. For the most up-to-date information, look at our daily schedule online.
The Bookmobile operates rain or shine, but there are some weather events that force the Bookmobile to close. If severe weather is imminent when the Bookmobile is in service, our primary concern is the safety of people visiting the Bookmobile and our staff members.
In the event of a Severe Weather Warning, Bookmobile operations cease and all patrons must exit the vehicle.
Severe weather which may influence Bookmobile services include:
Tornado warning
70+ mile-per-hour winds
Golf ball-sized hail
Severe heat and cold advisories
For the most up-to-date information, look at the Bookmobile's webpage at icpl.org/bookmobile. Schedule information is also available by calling the Library at 319-356-5200 during regular Library hours.
