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The 2026 Summer Reading Program is here from Tuesday, May 26 to Saturday, Aug. 8! Sign up on Beanstack today or grab a gamecard to track your reading. Available to readers of all ages and abilities, babies through adults. ow.ly/SqNr50YV95b
Children, Adults, and Teens. Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program. May 26 - August 8. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Children, Adults, and Teens. Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program. May 26 - August 8. Iowa City Public Library.
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Join us and Bur Oak Land Trust for a walking tour of Big Grove Preserve, an 80-acre woodland adjacent to the Coralville Reservoir off Sugar Bottom Road, on Saturday, June 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Due to limited parking, registration is required. ow.ly/3fvW50Z8W50
Adult Summer Reading Program. Hike in the Big Grove Preserve with ICPL & Bur Oak Land Trust. Saturday, June 20. 10 to 11:30 a.m. 3999 Starry Night Lane, Solon. Registration is required. Plant a seed, read! Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Adult Summer Reading Program. Hike in the Big Grove Preserve with ICPL & Bur Oak Land Trust. Saturday, June 20. 10 to 11:30 a.m. 3999 Starry Night Lane, Solon. Registration is required. Plant a seed, read! Iowa City Public Library.
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Drop by for Juneteenth crafts on Friday, June 19 between 4 and 5 p.m. From necklaces to paper wreaths, we'll have a few different self-paced craft options available to help commemorate the holiday! ow.ly/epOO50Z8W1I
Juneteenth Freedom Day Family Crafts. Friday, June 19, 4 to 5 p.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Juneteenth Freedom Day Family Crafts. Friday, June 19, 4 to 5 p.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library.
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Register to learn to use a computer for email, online research, and more! Catch up on Windows computer basics in our 5-week course starting on Monday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. We'll meet every Monday and Wednesday for five weeks, ending July 15. ow.ly/hsCp50Z89xM
Computer Essentials. A 5-week course. Senior Planet from AARP. Digital Media Lab. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Computer Essentials. A 5-week course. Senior Planet from AARP. Digital Media Lab. Iowa City Public Library.
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Put on an audiobook and walking shoes, and join us at Terry Trueblood on Friday, June 19, from 10 to 11 a.m.! At the end of the loop, we'll have beverages and conversation in the Bookmobile and a full browsing collection of books and movies for checkout. ow.ly/mFa150Z8VRo
Ear Buds: An Audiobook Walk. Friday, June 19. 10 to 11 a.m. Terry Trueblood Loop (579 McCollister Blvd). Iowa City Public Library. Parks & Recreation.

ALT Ear Buds: An Audiobook Walk. Friday, June 19. 10 to 11 a.m. Terry Trueblood Loop (579 McCollister Blvd). Iowa City Public Library. Parks & Recreation.
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Never hit a paywall again with your ICPL card! Enjoy your free access to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and more: ow.ly/Tqv750Z6Ozj
Never hit a paywall again. Free news access with your library card. The New York Times. The Washington Post. The Wall Street Journal. Iowa City Public Library. Scan to view your digital library resources! QR code pictured.

ALT Never hit a paywall again. Free news access with your library card. The New York Times. The Washington Post. The Wall Street Journal. Iowa City Public Library. Scan to view your digital library resources! QR code pictured.
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Teens! Attend these featured events in June for a chance to win special prizes! ow.ly/ks4J50Z6M51
Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Special Program Giveaways. Attend these featured events for a chance to win these exciting prizes! Fix-a-Flat with the Iowa City Bike Library. Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center. Win a handlebar hamster or duck pal. Juneteenth Trivia, Friday, June 19, 3 to 4 p.m. Teen Center. Win a Tupac, Biggie, or Michael Jackson Funko Pop. Llama Visit, Friday, June 26, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Meeting Room A. Win a mini crocheted llama.

ALT Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Special Program Giveaways. Attend these featured events for a chance to win these exciting prizes! Fix-a-Flat with the Iowa City Bike Library. Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center. Win a handlebar hamster or duck pal. Juneteenth Trivia, Friday, June 19, 3 to 4 p.m. Teen Center. Win a Tupac, Biggie, or Michael Jackson Funko Pop. Llama Visit, Friday, June 26, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Meeting Room A. Win a mini crocheted llama.

Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Special Program Giveaways. Attend these featured events for a chance to win these exciting prizes! Fix-a-Flat with the Iowa City Bike Library. Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center. Win a handlebar hamster or duck pal.

ALT Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Special Program Giveaways. Attend these featured events for a chance to win these exciting prizes! Fix-a-Flat with the Iowa City Bike Library. Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center. Win a handlebar hamster or duck pal.

Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Special Program Giveaways. Attend these featured events for a chance to win these exciting prizes! Juneteenth Trivia, Friday, June 19, 3 to 4 p.m. Teen Center. Win a Tupac, Biggie, or Michael Jackson Funko Pop.

ALT Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Special Program Giveaways. Attend these featured events for a chance to win these exciting prizes! Juneteenth Trivia, Friday, June 19, 3 to 4 p.m. Teen Center. Win a Tupac, Biggie, or Michael Jackson Funko Pop.

Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Special Program Giveaways. Attend these featured events for a chance to win these exciting prizes! Llama Visit, Friday, June 26, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Meeting Room A. Win a mini crocheted llama.

ALT Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Special Program Giveaways. Attend these featured events for a chance to win these exciting prizes! Llama Visit, Friday, June 26, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Meeting Room A. Win a mini crocheted llama.
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ICPL is excited to welcome international award-winning entertainer, juggler, and acrobat Laura Ernst on Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.! Enjoy her award-winning juggling, acrobatic hula hoops, and her human-sized hamster ball! ow.ly/NkkT50Z8VME
Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Thrilling Thursday. Laura Ernst, Circus Performer. June 18. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Meeting Room A.

ALT Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Thrilling Thursday. Laura Ernst, Circus Performer. June 18. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Meeting Room A.
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Today's Mobile Cat Lounge scheduled for 4 p.m. has been canceled due to predicted severe weather. The program will be rescheduled for a later date. Visit icpl.org for upcoming events and updates.
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Need a last-minute gift? The Book End sells gently used fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, poetry, history, biographies, young adult, and children’s books, DVDs and audiobooks. All proceeds benefit the programs, collections, and facilities of the ICPL. ow.ly/S31p50Z6Oyh
The Book End. Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation. Gently used fiction, general nonfiction, cookbooks, poetry, history, biographies, young adult, children's books, DVDs and audiobooks on CD.

ALT The Book End. Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation. Gently used fiction, general nonfiction, cookbooks, poetry, history, biographies, young adult, children's books, DVDs and audiobooks on CD.
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Register to join us for a walking our of the Project GREEN Gardens at the Ashton House (820 Park Rd.) on Saturday, June 13, from 10 to 11 a.m.! Enjoy annual and perennial flower beds, trees with species labels, a walking trail, and views of the Iowa River. ow.ly/q63350Z5IfV
Adult Summer Reading Program. Project GREEN. A Guided Walking Tour of the Ashton House Gardens. Saturday, June 13. 10 to 11 a.m. 820 Park Rd, Iowa City. Registration is required. Plant a Seed, Read! Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Adult Summer Reading Program. Project GREEN. A Guided Walking Tour of the Ashton House Gardens. Saturday, June 13. 10 to 11 a.m. 820 Park Rd, Iowa City. Registration is required. Plant a Seed, Read! Iowa City Public Library.
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Due to severe weather, the Midwest Chinese Academy Program for teens, scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m., has been canceled. ow.ly/mmRt50Zaxrt
Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Chill Out Thursdays. Thursday, June 11. Midwest Chinese Academy Program. 11 a.m. to noon. Teen Center. CANCELED.

ALT Teen Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Chill Out Thursdays. Thursday, June 11. Midwest Chinese Academy Program. 11 a.m. to noon. Teen Center. CANCELED.
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The Iowa City Public Library will resume operations and open normally at 10 a.m. The ICPL Bookmobile's morning stops have been canceled and service will resume at 4 p.m. Please call the Library with any questions at 319-356-5200.
The Iowa City Public Library will resume operations and open normally at 10 a.m. Bookmobile services will resume at 4 p.m.

ALT The Iowa City Public Library will resume operations and open normally at 10 a.m. Bookmobile services will resume at 4 p.m.
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The Iowa City Public Library is temporarily suspending operations due to severe weather. Please stay safe and seek shelter immediately. Morning ICPL Bookmobile services are canceled.
The Iowa City Public Library is temporarily suspending operations due to severe weather. Please stay safe and seek shelter immediately. Morning ICPL Bookmobile services are canceled.

ALT The Iowa City Public Library is temporarily suspending operations due to severe weather. Please stay safe and seek shelter immediately. Morning ICPL Bookmobile services are canceled.
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Join us for hula on Wednesday, June 17, from 1 to 2 p.m.! Professional Polynesian dancer Ilima Young-Dunn will share the history of the dance and how it uses hand gestures to tell a story. See props and costume pieces, and try a simple version of the hula! ow.ly/H5su50Z8VIx
Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. World Wednesday. Hawaiian Hula Dance. Wednesday, June 17. 1 to 2 p.m. Meeting Room A.

ALT Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. World Wednesday. Hawaiian Hula Dance. Wednesday, June 17. 1 to 2 p.m. Meeting Room A.
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UPDATE: Due to severe weather, our Thrilling Thursday: Skippy the Drum Machine event at 10 a.m. has been delayed to 10:30 a.m. ow.ly/WnuH50ZatHJ
Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Thrilling Thursday. Skippy the Drum Machine. June 11. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Meeting Room A. Delayed to 10:30 a.m.

ALT Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Thrilling Thursday. Skippy the Drum Machine. June 11. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Meeting Room A. Delayed to 10:30 a.m.
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Due to severe weather, the ICPL Bookmobile operations will be delayed on Thursday, June 11. For updates, please check back at our website. ow.ly/VG9M50Zatnu
Due to severe weather, the ICPL Bookmobile operations will be delayed on Thursday, June 11.

ALT Due to severe weather, the ICPL Bookmobile operations will be delayed on Thursday, June 11.
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Happy Pride Month! Pick up your Pride yard signs, available at the ICPL Help Desk or the ICPL Bookmobile!
Yard sign that reads "It's a matter of Pride Iowa City" with the Pride flag featured below.

ALT Yard sign that reads "It's a matter of Pride Iowa City" with the Pride flag featured below.
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Awkward phases, life-changing moments, and everything in between. Stream Kanopy’s Coming of Age collection, featuring films that capture the journey of growing up. ow.ly/Rwho50Z6Oxa
Growing Up in June: Coming-of-Age Films. Kanopy. Stream smarter. Iowa City Public Library. Film featured: Girl Asleep (2015). Directed by Rosemary Myers.

ALT Growing Up in June: Coming-of-Age Films. Kanopy. Stream smarter. Iowa City Public Library. Film featured: Girl Asleep (2015). Directed by Rosemary Myers.

Films featured: "13 Going on 30," "All This Panic," "Ham on Rye," "Hummingbirds," "Tahara" Kanopy. Stream smarter.

ALT Films featured: "13 Going on 30," "All This Panic," "Ham on Rye," "Hummingbirds," "Tahara" Kanopy. Stream smarter.
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We're two weeks into the Summer Reading Program, and 1,350 patrons have signed up so far! Prizes are now available for those who've completed challenges! ow.ly/yUFb50Za5rR
A red t-shirt that reads "Plant a Seed, Read"

ALT A red t-shirt that reads "Plant a Seed, Read"

A hot and cold pack shaped like a corn with text that reads "Iowa City Public Library Summer Reading Program 2026"

ALT A hot and cold pack shaped like a corn with text that reads "Iowa City Public Library Summer Reading Program 2026"

A rainbow spinning wheel and a book cart full of free books as prizes for teens.

ALT A rainbow spinning wheel and a book cart full of free books as prizes for teens.

A red book cart with journals, pens, coupons for free books, and stickers as prizes for the Summer Reading Program.

ALT A red book cart with journals, pens, coupons for free books, and stickers as prizes for the Summer Reading Program.
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Take a break from the summer sun and join us every Friday for a matinee movie showing at 1 p.m.! This month, join us for "The Lego Movie" on June 12, "Enchanted" on June 19, and "The Lion King" on June 26. ow.ly/aMGo50Z5I55
Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Friday Flick. June 12, The Lego Movie. 1 - 3 p.m. Storytime Room.

ALT Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Friday Flick. June 12, The Lego Movie. 1 - 3 p.m. Storytime Room.

Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Friday Flick. June 19, Enchanted. 1 - 3 p.m. Storytime Room.

ALT Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Friday Flick. June 19, Enchanted. 1 - 3 p.m. Storytime Room.

Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Friday Flick. June 26, The Lion King. 1 - 3 p.m. Storytime Room.

ALT Children's Summer Reading Program. Iowa City Public Library. Plant a seed, read. Friday Flick. June 26, The Lion King. 1 - 3 p.m. Storytime Room.
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