The Iowa City Public Library’s Summer 2025 Bookmobile schedule kicks off Monday, June 9, and runs through Friday, August 15. During this time, the Bookmobile will visit neighborhoods, parks, and community locations throughout Iowa City, offering convenient access to Library materials and services.
Before the summer schedule begins, the Bookmobile will be off the road for a seasonal service break from Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 6. During this brief pause, items placed on hold for Bookmobile pickup will be available instead at the Downtown Library. Visitors can stop by the Help Desk to retrieve these items through Friday, June 6.
To ensure everyone has time to pick up their materials, all Bookmobile holds will have extended pick-up dates through Friday, June 13. This allows patrons the flexibility to stop by any Bookmobile location during the first week of summer service.
If you have questions about your holds or need help finding your nearest stop, please call the Library at 319-356-5200 or use our online chat service.
To view the complete Summer 2025 schedule and learn more about Bookmobile services, visit icpl.org/bookmobile.
The Bookmobile's summer schedule runs from Monday, June 9, through Friday, August 15, 2025.
Monday
9:00 a.m.
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10:15 a.m.
Willow Creek Park, 1117 Teg Dr
10:30 a.m.
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11:15 a.m.
Weber Elementary, 3850 Rohret Rd
11:30 a.m.
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Noon
Lemme Elementary, 3100 E Washington St
1:30 p.m.
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2:15 p.m.
Emma J Harvat Square Park, 104 E Washington St
2:30 p.m.
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3:15 p.m.
North Dodge Hy-Vee, 1125 N Dodge St
3:30 p.m.
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4:15 p.m.
Legacy Independent Living, 1020 Scotsdale Blvd
4:30 p.m.
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5:15 p.m.
Lone Tree Health Care Center, 501 E Pioneer Rd, Lone Tree
5:30 p.m.
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6:15 p.m.
Lemme Elementary, 3100 E Washington St
Tuesday
9:00 a.m.
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9:30 a.m.
Sidekick Coffee & Books
9:45 a.m.
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10:15 a.m.
Melrose Meadows, 350 Dublin Dr
10:30 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
Oaknoll Retirement Community, 1 Oaknoll Ct
11:45 a.m.
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12:30 p.m.
UI College of Medicine Courtyard, 375 Newton Rd
1:30 p.m.
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2:00 p.m.
Lincoln Elementary, 300 Teeters Ct, enter from River St
2:15 p.m.
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3:15 p.m.
Atrium Village, Hills IA, 117 S 3rd St #A, 52235
3:30 p.m.
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4:15 p.m.
Lone Tree Health Care Center, 501 E Pioneer Rd, Lone Tree
4:30 p.m.
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5:15 p.m.
Lincoln Elementary, 300 Teeters Ct, enter from River St
Wednesday
9:30 a.m.
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10:15 a.m.
Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Dr
10:30 a.m.
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11:15 a.m.
Dodge Street Coffeehouse at South District Market, 947 Hwy 6 East
11:30 a.m.
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Noon
Fairmeadows Park, 2435 Teg Dr
1:30 p.m.
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2:15 p.m.
Scooters Coffee, 6301 South St
2:30 p.m.
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3:15 p.m.
Oaknoll East, 2590 N Scott Blvd
Thursday
9:00 a.m.
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9:30 a.m.
Community & Family Resources, 430 Southgate Ave
10:00 a.m.
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10:30 a.m.
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 2675 E Washington St
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Join the Iowa City Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, running from May 27 to August 9, with the theme “Color Our World This Summer.” The program is free, fun, and open to all ages—from infants to adults.
Kickoff Events
Browsing Party for Adults and Teens: Friday, May 30 | 5–7 p.m. at the Library Enjoy exclusive evening browsing, refreshments, and reading recommendations.
ABC Day: Arts, Books, Children: Saturday, June 7 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Join us on the Ped Mall during the Iowa Arts Festival for crafts, stories, music, and more!
Participants can sign up in person at the Library or Bookmobile, online through Beanstack, or by submitting a printable reading log from icpl.org/summer.
As readers reach their goals, they can earn exciting prizes:
A free prize book for all who complete the program, courtesy of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation
Children ages 2–12 will receive a free admission to Blank Park Zoo, The Iowa Children’s Museum, and a free kids meal to the Iowa City location of Raising Cane’s (while supplies last)
Prizes can be picked up at the Downtown Library or on the Bookmobile beginning Monday, June 9
ICPL welcomes readers of all abilities and backgrounds. We’re happy to customize reading programs and activities to meet individual needs.
For more information, visit icpl.org/summer or call 319-356-5200.
Let’s color our world together—one book, one reader, one story at a time.
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