Iowa City Bike Library

Iowa City Bike Library The Bike Library is a volunteer-run community bike project located at 1222 S. Gilbert Court, in Iowa City, Iowa.

The Bike Library is a volunteer-run community bicycle project located at 1222 S. We repair donated bikes and check them out to the public. Bikes are priced with a deposit (ranging from $50-$300). If a bike is returned in good condition within the six-month checkout period, the deposit will be returned to the user, minus a $50 processing fee and damage to the bicycle, if any. Alternatively, patrons can choose to keep their bikes and forfeit their deposit.

This is it folks!Bike-in Beats: The Campaign Finale EditionOver the last two years the Bike Library has gone through a d...
05/27/2026

This is it folks!

Bike-in Beats: The Campaign Finale Edition

Over the last two years the Bike Library has gone through a dramatic transformation. In 2024 we set out to raise $1 Million to advance vital youth programming, go solar, create a community greenspace and bike skills loop, and pay off our mortgage.

Today, we’re thrilled to invite you to help celebrate our collective success at Bike-in Beats: Saturday, June 13th from Noon & INTO THE NIGHT.

We’re shutting down the street for this family friendly event. There will be bands, food trucks, a NA bar, beer truck, ice cream, and the IC Flea Market vendors will be set up all day. See you there!

From the Youth Garage: spring means rodeos and pop-ups! These kids took advantage of an awesome ‘Pedal Power’ event put ...
05/27/2026

From the Youth Garage: spring means rodeos and pop-ups! These kids took advantage of an awesome ‘Pedal Power’ event put on by at Terry Trueblood. Helmet decorating and a mini group ride around the pond were both big hits!
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This is it folks,Bike-in Beats: The Campaign Finale Edition!Over the last two years the Bike Library has gone through a ...
05/26/2026

This is it folks,

Bike-in Beats: The Campaign Finale Edition!

Over the last two years the Bike Library has gone through a dramatic transformation. In 2024 we set out to raise $1 Million to advance vital youth programming, go solar, create a community greenspace and bike skills loop, and pay off our mortgage.

Today, I am thrilled to invite you to help celebrate our collective success at Bike-in Beats: Saturday, June 13th from Noon & INTO THE NIGHT.

We're shutting down the street for this family friendly event. There will be bands, food trucks, a NA bar, beer truck, ice cream, and the IC Flea Market vendors will be set up all day. See you there!

Peace & Grease.

Audrey Wiedemeier

P.S. Bust out your favorite fun summer outfit!

"Man on a Bench"? More like Man on a Bike. Heading to the Buddha and back Friday May 29th. Colleen is leading the ride b...
05/24/2026

"Man on a Bench"? More like Man on a Bike. Heading to the Buddha and back Friday May 29th. Colleen is leading the ride but we need a volunteer sweeper. Who's in?? Please please sign up at linktr.ee/gatosenronda.

Renee does not mess around when it comes to bespoked bike library creations. She made this fascinator specifically for t...
05/24/2026

Renee does not mess around when it comes to bespoked bike library creations. She made this fascinator specifically for the Dirty Jokes Show last night!

We are honored to be highlighted and the beneficiary at last nights show!! Bravo performers!

New bike day for bro and lil sis. These two are going for pro ✨💖✨
05/22/2026

New bike day for bro and lil sis. These two are going for pro ✨💖✨

Another week, another Friday night Gatos ride. Meet ya at the BL at 6pm. If you wanted a break from last week's hills, t...
05/20/2026

Another week, another Friday night Gatos ride. Meet ya at the BL at 6pm. If you wanted a break from last week's hills, this will be a flatter 10 mile cruise out to Saddlebrook Marsh. Maybe bring a snack to share, I hear there might be a mid-ride picnic stop.

05/19/2026

“There is nothing like the joy that you get from getting on your bike and being in control.”

That’s how Rob describes the feeling of riding a bike—and why getting more kids on bicycles matters so much.

Last spring, Rob stopped by the Iowa City Bike Library to see firsthand what this place is all about. The concept is simple:

Donate bikes ➡️ use them as teaching tools and fix them up ➡️ get them back out into the community.

But what happens here is bigger than bikes. It’s confidence. Freedom. Transportation. Community. Skills that last a lifetime.

In partnering with RAGBRAI this year, we will educate folks across Iowa on what a community bike shop is—and why every single town across Iowa should have one.

Busy week of processing bikes, planting pocket prairies, putting the finishing touches on the courtyard, and always a li...
05/14/2026

Busy week of processing bikes, planting pocket prairies, putting the finishing touches on the courtyard, and always a lil goofin too. Sunshine and tailwinds to you all!

80° say what?? Summer weather heading our way which calls for ice cream🍦🚲 Kick off your weekend with a sweet ride then b...
05/12/2026

80° say what?? Summer weather heading our way which calls for ice cream🍦🚲 Kick off your weekend with a sweet ride then back to shop after for a sweet treat. We're scooping up root beer floats!

14.5 miles this week with a *few* hills. As always, check out linktr.ee/gatosenronda for route info.

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1222 South Gilbert Court
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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