Iowa City Public Library

On April 15, the Library updated its catalog and account software. Your password must now be at least 8 characters and case sensitive. Reset it at icpl.org/password-reset. Need help? Call (319) 356-5200 or email/chat at icpl.org/services/ask-us

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For AAPI Heritage Month, we're reading about Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa on Tuesday, May 26, from 4 to 5 p.m.! We'll create our own Ruth Asawa inspired string sculptures using string, glue and balloons! Wear clothes to get messy! ow.ly/36xs50YQFec

Let's talk authors in hiding! Register to join us for a Zoom discussion of authors with pseudonyms or pen names on Tuesday, May 26, from 7 to 8 p.m. ow.ly/nVaO50YQFb6

Over 16,000 skill-building video tutorials in seven languages across business, creative, and technical categories. Use it in a browser or get the free app with the Library ID: iowacitypubliclibrary. ow.ly/cIEH50YNC6l

Join us for our third annual browsing party on Friday, May 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.! Flip through fiction and nonfiction books with refreshments, music, activities, and extra librarians on hand to offer recommendations. ow.ly/XK1550YQFl0

Visit the ICPL Bookmobile or the Downtown building to get a Bookmobile Passport! When you visit any six Bookmobile sites with your passport, get a sticker to fill out your passport. When completed, receive a unique Bookmobile embroidered patch! ow.ly/aB1650YV1VZ

Tweens! Join us for Comics & Cookies on Thursday, May 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. We're reading "Aphmau"! ow.ly/ajRE50YQFgY

Join us for Page Against the Machine! Take a break from screens, pick up a book, and enjoy a reading detox in a beautiful spot in the city! Meet us on the Pentacrest to read silently on Saturday, May 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.! ow.ly/UEp750YQF3b

Browse ICPL's digital Tumblebooks collection of talking, animated picture books, graphic novels, read-along chapter books, videos, games, and more! Enjoy unlimited copies of each title — books are never checked out, never on hold, never damaged! ow.ly/5FPm50YNBTZ

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Summer Reading Program is here from Tuesday, May 26 to Saturday, Aug. 8! Sign up on Beanstack starting May 26 or grab a gamecard to track your reading. Available to readers of all ages and abilities, babies through adults. ow.ly/gwqm50YV8UM

Get your gardens in bloom with ICPL’s Seed Library on the second floor of the Downtown Library! Patrons may take up to five seed packets each month per household and sign out seeds in the binder on top of the Seed Library. ow.ly/mcT950YNBCF

For AAPI Heritage Month, we're reading about Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa on Tuesday, May 26, from 4 to 5 p.m.! We'll create our own Ruth Asawa inspired string sculptures using string, glue and balloons! Wear clothes to get messy! ow.ly/36xs50YQFec

Let's talk authors in hiding! Register to join us for a Zoom discussion of authors with pseudonyms or pen names on Tuesday, May 26, from 7 to 8 p.m. ow.ly/nVaO50YQFb6

The Johnson County Auditor’s Office is hosting their second ever ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest this year! Submit your designs by Wednesday, July 1. Friendly reminder for eligible community members to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2. ow.ly/z8vi50YVCRu

Take free lessons in 70-plus languages, including specialty courses such as medical Spanish and full-length theatrical movies with subtitles and enhanced instruction. Download the Mango Languages app to use on mobile devices. icpl.org/mango

Join us for Stories & More with the 100 Grannies, a group of women who are passionate about saving the planet, on Thursday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.! We will share stories and songs about being thankful for what our Earth gives us! ow.ly/8HIC50YQEZ0

Quick, to the Bookmobile! Pick up your holds, return books or browse our collection at the ICPL Bookmobile. Check out our schedule and locations: ow.ly/V9XI50YV1TC

The myICPL app is working after our recent migration! Add a new account with your new login information, and delete the old account. For more info on how to download the app: ow.ly/wKBs50YVF6T

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by exploring bonsai on Tuesday, May 19, from 4 to 5 p.m.! Learn fun facts, check out some photos, and get creative! You’ll make your very own mini bonsai using recycled paper, pipe cleaners, and other fun supplies. ow.ly/1oiM50YQETI