Saturday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Meeting Room A
The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is hosting its largest book sale of the year during the Iowa City Pride Festival! Shop an assortment of fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, young adult, juvenile fiction, children’s books, DVDs, and audiobooks. All sales support the Library's programs, collections, and facilities. Find more information about book sales and supporting the Library, and more information about the day's activities.
Join the Iowa City Public Library in commemorating Juneteenth, a holiday marking the day the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. Mayor Bruce Teague officially recognized Juneteenth in Iowa City in 2021.
Hoopla*: Juneteenth Collection Discover a range of books, comics, movies, and music that honor Juneteenth. Access with your library resident card on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more.
Kanopy*: Juneteenth Collection View a curated collection on slavery and its impacts with your library card.
Juneteenth: Black History and Culture Display Visit the second floor by the information desk to explore powerful books celebrating Black history and culture.
Join us in honoring this pivotal moment in American history through engaging activities, educational resources, and a shared commitment to understanding and celebrating freedom.
*Note: The indicated resources are only available to those with resident, temporary, or AIM student card types.
The Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile will be popping up at the Iowa City Farmers Market from 8 to 11 a.m. on select Saturdays this summer. Various activities will be offered, making this a fun Farmers Market stop for all. The Iowa City Farmers Market is located at the Chauncey Swan parking ramp at 405 E Washington Street.
The Bookmobile will be open for browsing and holds pick up with your ICPL library card. Don’t have a card? You can sign up for a library card on the Bookmobile when you bring your photo ID with an example of your current address. The ICPL Bookmobile is wheelchair accessible.
The Iowa City Public Library has a series of events tailored for individuals of all ages who are neurodivergent or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us for the "All Abilities Club", where inclusivity is at the heart of our activities. Enjoy smaller crowds, lower lighting, and a casual, laid-back atmosphere.
There's still time to join the 2024 Summer Reading Program at the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL)! Running from May 28 to August 10, this program is open to readers of all ages and is completely free.
Printing and submitting a PDF of the Summer Reading log available at icpl.org/summer
Prizes:
All participants will earn a free prize book donated by the IowaCity Friends Foundation upon turning in a completed game card at the Library or Bookmobile by August 10. Once you reach your milestones, choose from our selection of prize books. Special rewards are available for younger readers: children under 12 can earn a stylish SummerReading t-shirt, and passes donated by the Blank Park Zoo and The Iowa Children's Museum. Toddlers ages 3 and under can receive a cute dog stuffed animal! All prizes will be available while supplies last.
Enjoy a variety of engaging, free events designed to inspire curiosity and learning. For more details, visit icpl.org/summer or call 319-356-5200. Don't miss out on the summer fun!
We celebrate reading, learning, and exploring for all. Customized programs and activities are available to meet individual needs.
