Explore Chinese culture with children's author Dan (Sharon) Song as she shares her fun bilingual picture book, “Karl's Adventures in Beijing!” This book is designed to support young readers in learning about China and its modern culture. With easy Pinyin and Mandarin characters noted on each page, readers will be able to count from 1 to 15 in Mandarin and learn some fun Chinese vocabulary words while reading.
For those interested in traveling to China or simply exploring new things, this book is curated with curiosity, adventure, and exploration of the Chinese language, culture, cuisine, and much more..
Thursday, January 18, 10:30 am
Our special guest from The Bur Oak Land Trust will come to the Library to teach us about camping! It may be too cold during the winter to camp outside, but environmental educator Amanda Stallman will help us set up a tent inside, teach us about important tools to camp, and read fun, cozy stories about enjoying the great outdoors!
Thursday, January 25, 4 pm
For our January meeting, we'll discuss “Yummy: A History of Desserts” by Victoria Grace Elliott. Cake is delicious, and comics are awesome: this exciting nonfiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.
After we discuss the book, we'll make a DIY layer cake squishy toy with sponges, glue, and paint. All are welcome, but it's best if you read the book first. Find copies for checkout our catalog.
Did you know your ICPL card is your child’s key to multiple digital resources just for kids?
Enjoy FREE access to eBooks, animated eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, comics, games, early learning videos, online tutors, test preparation, and homework resources including articles and multimedia.
Remember that the Iowa City Public Library’s Winter Reading Program ends on February 16; you still have plenty of time to register.
Designed for young readers aged three to 12, the program encourages children to spend their winter hours engrossed in good books, offering a cozy alternative to outdoor play during the cold months.
Kids who read and track 20 books on their reading log or online will receive a coupon to Spare Me Bowling in Iowa City, and a hot cocoa mug or a new book of their choice, while supplies last, and one per child please.
Sign up at the Children’s Desk, on the Bookmobile or online at icpl.org/wrp starting December 16.
For more information, visit icpl.org/wrp or call the Library at 319-356-5200.
