The Iowa City Public Library (ICPL) is excited to announce the much-anticipated 2023 Summer Reading Program, which will run from June 1 to Aug. 5, 2023. A kickoff celebration, ABC Saturday (Arts, Books, & Children) at the Iowa Arts Festival, will be held from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on June 3 on the Ped Mall.
Interested participants can sign up in-person at the Library, at the Bookmobile, online through Beanstack, or by printing and submitting a PDF of the Summer Reading log found at icpl.org/srp starting June 1. The program welcomes readers of all ages - from infants to adults - and is entirely free of cost.
All ages will earn a free prize book when they turn in a completed game card at the Library or Bookmobile by August 5.
Become an everyday hero at our interactive workshop on June 9, 2023, at 9 a.m. in Meeting Room A. Johnson County Ambulance Service paramedics will guide participants through vital life-saving techniques, such as Hands-Only CPR, AED usage, abdominal thrusts for choking, and major bleed control. Also, learn about PulsePoint, an app for potential lifesavers during cardiac arrest incidents.
The event includes sessions at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and noon. Pre-registration is required with a limit of 30 people per session. If accommodations for disabilities are needed, please contact the Library in advance.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain crucial skills that can make a difference in emergency situations. Join us, and help build a safer community.
ICPL Friends Foundation Book Sale: A Celebration of Literature and Community Friday, June 16, 2023, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meeting Room A
We want to announce an upcoming event that combines two things we deeply cherish: the love for books and our vibrant community. On Friday, June 16, 2023, the ICPL Friends Foundation will host its annual Book Sale – an event that is fast becoming a community tradition.
This event will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16, and from 10:30 am to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, in Meeting Room A.
For more information or any questions you may have, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Amber Capps at 319-887-6005. She is always ready and willing to help and is a wealth of information about the sale.
The ICPL Friends Foundation Book Sale is not just about selling books. It's about sharing the joy of reading and building a community around it. It's about supporting our local Library, which does so much for our community. So mark your calendars for June 16 and 17. We can't wait to see you there!
The Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile will be appearing at the Iowa City Farmers Market from 8 to 11 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month this summer starting June 10 and running through September. Various activities will be offered, making it an enjoyable Farmers Market stop for everyone.
The Iowa City Farmers Market is located at the Chauncey Swan parking ramp at 405 E. Washington St.
Our winter-spring schedule concluded on Friday, May 26. After a short break, the summer schedule will begin on Monday, June 5. Make sure to visit us at: icpl.org/bookmobile. Users can find weather-related updates and learn the location of their ICPL Bookmobile!
Services will be unavailable on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day).
We'll be back on the road after the break, rolling into your neighborhoods and bringing you a wealth of stories to explore. With the onset of the summer season, there's no better time to lose yourself in a good book, whether it's an old favorite or a new discovery. So, mark your calendars, stay connected with us online, and get ready to dive into the world of books with the ICPL Bookmobile this summer. We can't wait to see you on the road!
