Eid al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world, marking the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from sunup to sundown.
Join City High student leaders Miamen and Anbar to learn about the meaning and customs of Eid, and how their families and cultures of origin celebrate this major holiday! We'll enjoy some picture books and songs celebrating Eid as well.
After Storytime, make a craft, enjoy an Eid snack, and get a small henna design painted on your hand! All ages are welcome.
Friday, April 18, 1 to 2:00 p.m. Meeting Room A
"Día de Las y Los Niños," translated as Children’s Day, is an annual tradition rooted in Mexico's cultural celebration dedicated to children! In the United States, libraries celebrate this tradition as Children’s Day/Book Day (El día de las y los niños/El día de los libros)—a joyful occasion that honors the holiday’s cultural roots while also promoting literacy, diversity, and a love of reading.
Come celebrate Children’s Day & Book Day with us! Join us in Meeting Room A at 1 PM for an exciting storytime with Iowa’s legendary lucha libre wrestler, Latin Thunder. We’ll have crafts, face painting, and popcorn—lots of fun activities you won’t want to miss!
Friday, April 25, 4 to 6:00 p.m. Storytime Room
Green Iowa AmeriCorps and the Iowa City Public Library are teaming up with the Neighborhood Forest to inspire youth environmentalism and offer storytime, fun activities, and lessons on tree planting and care all in celebration of Arbor Day!
There’s still a couple months until the Summer Reading Program kicks off, but we have a year-round reading program for kids five and under! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages all families and caregivers to read one thousand books with their children before they enter kindergarten.
Studies have shown that families that start reading aloud to their children at birth help to strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary – two important tools for beginning to learn to read when they enter kindergarten. Go to the lading page for more information and register today! Don’t forget to stop in and claim your prizes as you make your way through 1,000 Books!
The Last Day to Register for the Bright Future Is Sunday, April 6!
A special after-hours fundraising party dedicated to fostering appreciation and growth for our beloved Library.
Evening Highlights:
Registration & Silent Auction: Begin in Meeting Room A as the grand piano sets the tone. Enjoy a cocktail in hand and bid on exclusive packages in our silent auction. Welcome & Sponsor Recognition: At 8 p.m., enjoy a warm welcome as we honor our generous sponsors. Library Exploration & Entertainment: Post-8 p.m., roam the main library space like never before. Discover food and drink stations, pop-up performances, live music, readings, and more, all designed to celebrate and elevate this community resource. Together, we're building a bright future for our Library!
In addition to individual tickets, our supporters are also invited to join James Investment Group and Overdrive in sponsoring the event!
Individuals or organizations can also sponsor tickets which will be distributed to workers at organizations the Library partners with to help strengthen ties between our organizations. Sponsorship comes with benefits commensurate with the sponsorship level.
