Iowa City Public Library

Iowa City Public Library The Iowa City Public Library is home to knowledge and entertainment for every age.

The Iowa City Public Library has served the people of Iowa City and surrounding communities for more than a century. Located at the intersection of College and Linn Streets on the downtown pedestrian mall, ICPL serves a population of 63,000 residents of Iowa City, and through contract, residents of unincorporated Johnson County, University Heights, Lone Tree, and Hills. The Library is governed by

a semi-autonomous nine member Board of Trustees empowered by state law and city ordinance (Title 11) to set policy, determine goals and objectives, control monies appropriated or given to the Library, and to employ staff. The Library is a city department, Board members are appointed by and principal operating funds approved by the City Council.

Over 16,000 skill-building video tutorials in seven languages across business, creative, and technical categories. Use i...
09/05/2026

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. https://ow.ly/qlzi50ZFOVy

The ICPL Bookmobile and Downtown Library will be closed on Monday, Sep. 7 for Labor Day. Please call the Library with an...
09/05/2026

The ICPL Bookmobile and Downtown Library will be closed on Monday, Sep. 7 for Labor Day. Please call the Library with any questions at 319-356-5200. https://ow.ly/qeCh50ZHlpu

Join us for a critical overview of how audio and visual communication can be leveraged for manipulative content and vote...
09/05/2026

Join us for a critical overview of how audio and visual communication can be leveraged for manipulative content and voter profiling during election season on Friday, Sep. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn strategies for verifying digital content by recognizing manipulative AI-generated images and video as well as the rhetorical tactics of extremist podcasts. Watch in person or via livestream. https://ow.ly/sg7M50ZFOI7

Iowa City's Climate Action division put together a display all about the upcoming Climate Fest starting on Tuesday, Sep....
09/04/2026

Iowa City's Climate Action division put together a display all about the upcoming Climate Fest starting on Tuesday, Sep. 22! Books on display include "Cli-Fi" or Climate Fiction, with stories centering around a changed planet and some recently popular nonfiction about climate change and the natural world. Check it out on the first floor of the Downtown Library until Thursday, Oct. 1. https://ow.ly/VWLc50ZJu9H

Got something you'd like to share with the world? Don't let all your hard work go to waste — fill out our online form to...
09/04/2026

Got something you'd like to share with the world? Don't let all your hard work go to waste — fill out our online form to reserve one of our community display areas in the Adults or Children's sections to see if your work meets our criteria! https://ow.ly/8Kqe50ZFOUv

Catch the back-to-school spirit and get started with LinkedIn Learning on Thursday, Sep. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.! https:...
09/04/2026

Catch the back-to-school spirit and get started with LinkedIn Learning on Thursday, Sep. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.! https://ow.ly/OM1b50ZFOGI

Tweens! Join us for a creative hour of crafting and conversation on Thursday, Sep. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. We will have a v...
09/04/2026

Tweens! Join us for a creative hour of crafting and conversation on Thursday, Sep. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. We will have a variety of craft projects and supplies to inspire you, plus a fun opportunity to meet other tweens! https://ow.ly/tZG150ZITy6

The hottest accessory this month? A library card with Hoopla as an add on. Sign up for a library card and get access to ...
09/03/2026

The hottest accessory this month? A library card with Hoopla as an add on. Sign up for a library card and get access to top titles for free today! https://ow.ly/UgVE50ZFOTb

On the second Wednesday of the month, we're watching different retro cartoons, starting on Sep. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m.! Joi...
09/03/2026

On the second Wednesday of the month, we're watching different retro cartoons, starting on Sep. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m.! Join us for a couple episodes of a old school cartoons. Even though it's not the morning, you can still enjoy a cold bowl of cereal of your choice! https://ow.ly/FXs950ZFOzY

In preparation for Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week, join us to honor both at All Abilities Club on Tuesday...
09/03/2026

In preparation for Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week, join us to honor both at All Abilities Club on Tuesday, Sep. 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Sep. 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn about Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and the childhood classic "Ferdinand the Bull," a picture book banned by fascist governments in Spain and Germany. Then, we'll make a colorful Cubist bull portrait of our own, inspired by Picasso's work. Vanessa will lead us in a few rounds of loteria as well! https://ow.ly/bKei50ZIkYg

Address

123 S Linn Street
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13193565200

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