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.

Don't forget the Library has more than books! We have movies and TV available for checkout, too! Come visit our DVD coll...
08/30/2026

Don't forget the Library has more than books! We have movies and TV available for checkout, too! Come visit our DVD collection and staff picks display located on the first floor of the Downtown Library behind the Help Desk.

Kids! Join Sam after school the first Tuesday of every month for sketching club, starting on Tuesday, Sep. 1, from 4 to ...
08/30/2026

Kids! Join Sam after school the first Tuesday of every month for sketching club, starting on Tuesday, Sep. 1, from 4 to 5 p.m.! Each month we'll explore different themes to fill your sketchbooks including Pokemon, Sanrio, kawaii everyday, chibi animals, Studio Ghibli, and more! Bring your own drawing materials or use our provided paper and pencils. https://ow.ly/3lgL50ZGEjB

The ICPL Bookmobile is coming to you this fall from Monday, Aug 31 to Friday, Dec. 18! Stop by to check out popular book...
08/29/2026

The ICPL Bookmobile is coming to you this fall from Monday, Aug 31 to Friday, Dec. 18! Stop by to check out popular books, register for a library card or just say hi! All stops are open to the public. https://ow.ly/hWRR50ZxHxk

Register to learn tips and tools to help you determine if an image or piece of writing was generated by AI on Friday, Se...
08/29/2026

Register to learn tips and tools to help you determine if an image or piece of writing was generated by AI on Friday, Sep. 4, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.! https://ow.ly/5HeC50ZCuPP

Quick, to the Bookmobile! Pick up your holds, return books or browse our collection at the ICPL Bookmobile. Check out ou...
08/28/2026

Quick, to the Bookmobile! Pick up your holds, return books or browse our collection at the ICPL Bookmobile. Check out our schedule and locations: https://ow.ly/jmvu50ZtTKC

Adult Services Librarian Brian recommends sci-fi “Platform Decay” by Martha Wells.“Martha Wells never lets me down!” wri...
08/27/2026

Adult Services Librarian Brian recommends sci-fi “Platform Decay” by Martha Wells.

“Martha Wells never lets me down!” writes Brian. “This was another wonderful Murderbot story. I've heard that she may not be doing many more! That will be a very sad day!”

Check it out: https://ow.ly/Z7EC50ZG5cY

Kids! Join us for an hour of BINGO on the first Wednesday of the month, starting on Wednesday, Sep. 2, from 4 to 5 p.m.!...
08/27/2026

Kids! Join us for an hour of BINGO on the first Wednesday of the month, starting on Wednesday, Sep. 2, from 4 to 5 p.m.! Preschool and elementary-age kids are welcome to play for some fabulous prizes! https://ow.ly/Uk3G50ZzU7Q

The whole family is invited to make wet-felted portraits on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 5 to 6 p.m.! We'll create fun self-p...
08/27/2026

The whole family is invited to make wet-felted portraits on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 5 to 6 p.m.! We'll create fun self-portrait layering wool fibers to build an image of your face, then using warm soapy water and friction to bind those fibers into a solid fabric. https://ow.ly/GVf150Zum9s

Join us for Lens Webinar guest Dr. Diane Jones Allen, author of the forthcoming book "The Maroon Landscape: A Cultural A...
08/27/2026

Join us for Lens Webinar guest Dr. Diane Jones Allen, author of the forthcoming book "The Maroon Landscape: A Cultural Approach to Climate Resiliency," on Wednesday, Sep. 2 from noon to 1 p.m. Watch in-person or register on Zoom for the livestream. https://ow.ly/mCI750ZzU1G

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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