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Kids! Bring your clue-finding and puzzle-solving skills to make your way through a dino-themed escape room on Monday, Nov. 9! Choose from three time slots: 1 to 2 p.m., 2 to 3 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m. ow.ly/HH7H5103pAn
Family Dino Escape. Monday, Nov. 9. Meeting Room A. Registration is required! Three time slots available for sign up: 1 to 2 p.m., 2 to 3 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Family Dino Escape. Monday, Nov. 9. Meeting Room A. Registration is required! Three time slots available for sign up: 1 to 2 p.m., 2 to 3 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m. Iowa City Public Library.

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Need help scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS tape? A staff member can get you started,  problem-solve struggles with our software and hardware, or just show you what's available in the Digital Media Lab during our Help Hours! ow.ly/nb8k51030Cg
Digital Media Lab Help Hours. May 15 - Aug. 12, 2025. Mondays, 4-6 p.m.* Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays, Noon-5 p.m. *Open until 9 p.m. when there's no DML event. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Digital Media Lab Help Hours. May 15 - Aug. 12, 2025. Mondays, 4-6 p.m.* Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays, Noon-5 p.m. *Open until 9 p.m. when there's no DML event. Iowa City Public Library.

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Join the Johnson County and Linn County United Nations Associations for a presentation and Q&A on the United Nations with journalist Mark Leon Goldberg of Global Dispatches via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Watch in person or via livestream. ow.ly/yftQ5102xry
Johnson County United Nations Association, Linn County United Nations Association & the Iowa City Public Library present Understanding the UN Now. Featuring: Mark Leon Goldberg. Monday, Nov. 9. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meeting Room A and livestream. 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City.

ALT Johnson County United Nations Association, Linn County United Nations Association & the Iowa City Public Library present Understanding the UN Now. Featuring: Mark Leon Goldberg. Monday, Nov. 9. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meeting Room A and livestream. 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City.

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Teens! Join us to craft your own signature ramen bowl with meat and veggie add-ons on Friday, Nov. 13, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. We'll provide the ingredients, and you can come prepared to eat with us and help clean up. ow.ly/9F0V51030PQ
Friday Food Nights. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teen Center. Ramen. Nov. 13. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Friday Food Nights. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teen Center. Ramen. Nov. 13. Iowa City Public Library.

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Parents, caregivers, and educators! Register to learn about the Iowa Reading Research Center's new Spark Early Literacy resources on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. ow.ly/coa551030KV
Spark Early Literacy. Supporting Caregiver Advancement of Early Literacy. National Family Literacy Month. Thursday, Nov. 12. 6 to 7 p.m. Meeting Room A. Iowa City Public Library. Iowa Reading Research Center. Iowa College of Education.

ALT Spark Early Literacy. Supporting Caregiver Advancement of Early Literacy. National Family Literacy Month. Thursday, Nov. 12. 6 to 7 p.m. Meeting Room A. Iowa City Public Library. Iowa Reading Research Center. Iowa College of Education.

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Get your (indoor) 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/JZBr51030A7
Iowa City Public Library. Seed Library.

ALT Iowa City Public Library. Seed Library.

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Tweens! Learn all about the Iowa state rock, the geode, with Dr. Ted Neal on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 5 p.m.! Crack open and take home a geode of your own! ow.ly/5q2451030uQ
Totally Tweens. Just for 3rd through 6th graders! Geodes! Thursday, November 12. 4 to 5 p.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Totally Tweens. Just for 3rd through 6th graders! Geodes! Thursday, November 12. 4 to 5 p.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library.

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Register to make your own layered paper art with ICPL's Cricut on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Choose your colors and customize the layer of this four-sheet design. You'll leave with a stack of 8x10" sheets to put in a frame or hang on the wall. ow.ly/euW35102yTA
Layered Paper Art with the Cricut. Thursday, November 12. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Digital Media Lab. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Layered Paper Art with the Cricut. Thursday, November 12. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Digital Media Lab. Iowa City Public Library.

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Children's Services Librarian Anne W. recommends “What Marcel Found” by Cedar Pruitt. “The storytelling is spare but impactful and celebrates brave persistence and innovative thinking!” writes Anne. Check it out: ow.ly/kp4751049LK
Children's Services Librarian Anne W. recommends children’s picture book “What Marcel Found: The Incredible Discovery of the Lascaux Cave Paintings” by Cedar Pruitt. Check it out from the Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Children's Services Librarian Anne W. recommends children’s picture book “What Marcel Found: The Incredible Discovery of the Lascaux Cave Paintings” by Cedar Pruitt. Check it out from the Iowa City Public Library.

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Don’t toss your Jack-O-Lanterns in the garbage—toss them from up high on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Chauncey Swan Park! Drop off your gourd and watch. Stop by the ICPL Bookmobile for a fun pumpkin art project, while you're at it! ow.ly/oPVe5102xlx
ICPL Bookmobile at Jack Splat! with the Iowa Children's Museum. Saturday, November 7. 9 to 11 a.m. Chauncey Swan Park. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT ICPL Bookmobile at Jack Splat! with the Iowa Children's Museum. Saturday, November 7. 9 to 11 a.m. Chauncey Swan Park. Iowa City Public Library.

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Explore Native Americans narratives with Kanopy’s curated collection of films. Discover powerful stories, cultural traditions, and historical insights that celebrate the strength and beauty of Indigenous communities. ow.ly/4mrI5102yNn
Kanopy. Stream smarter. Iowa City Public Library. Indigenous People's Month. Film: Wild Indian (2021) Directed by Lyle Mitchel Corbine Jr.

ALT Kanopy. Stream smarter. Iowa City Public Library. Indigenous People's Month. Film: Wild Indian (2021) Directed by Lyle Mitchel Corbine Jr.

Films: "Bad Press," "The Business of Fancydancing," "Songs My Brothers Taught Me," "The Unknown Country," "Without Arrows" Kanopy

ALT Films: "Bad Press," "The Business of Fancydancing," "Songs My Brothers Taught Me," "The Unknown Country," "Without Arrows" Kanopy

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K-6! Sign up for the Library's Annual Chess Tournament in memory of Steve Young on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a just-for-fun, unrated, free tournament, where trophies are awarded for each grade. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. ow.ly/Wumk5102xhT
Totally Tweens. Just for 3rd through 6th graders! Annual Chess Tournament. Saturday, November 7. 1 to 5 p.m. Meeting Room A. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Totally Tweens. Just for 3rd through 6th graders! Annual Chess Tournament. Saturday, November 7. 1 to 5 p.m. Meeting Room A. Iowa City Public Library.

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The Downtown Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day. The ICPL Bookmobile will be closed. ow.ly/7ac85102yHG
Veteran's Day. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Downtown Library OPEN 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bookmobile CLOSED. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Veteran's Day. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Downtown Library OPEN 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bookmobile CLOSED. Iowa City Public Library.

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Want to practice your English skills in a fun and informal group? Join us on Fridays at 10 a.m. to practice conversations skills, learn new expressions, improve your pronunciation, and meet new friends from around the world! ow.ly/W5cz5101OZS
Iowa City Public Library. English Conversation Club. Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Meeting Room E.

ALT Iowa City Public Library. English Conversation Club. Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Meeting Room E.

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Join us for All Abilities Club to learn about geodes with Dr. Neal on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 3 p.m.! All Abilities Club is designed for adults who are neurodivergent, or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities, but all are welcome. ow.ly/9iGn5102yEH
All Abilities Club: Geodes! Tuesday, Nov. 10. 2 to 3 p.m. Meeting Room A. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT All Abilities Club: Geodes! Tuesday, Nov. 10. 2 to 3 p.m. Meeting Room A. Iowa City Public Library.

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Get cozy in your hyggekrog learning more about the culture known for hygge! Try Danish, or choose from over 70 other Mango Languages courses available for free. ow.ly/zNIY5102yCf
Hyggekrog (hyooguhkrou [Danish]). A cozy nook in a room where you can curl up with a good book and a warm drink. Iowa City Public Library. Mango Languages.

ALT Hyggekrog (hyooguhkrou [Danish]). A cozy nook in a room where you can curl up with a good book and a warm drink. Iowa City Public Library. Mango Languages.

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Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret where prying eyes can’t see? Stop by our gift-wrapping station at the ICPL Digital Media Lab until Thursday, Dec. 31 during library hours! Limit of five gifts per person. ow.ly/eF595102yBB
Free DIY Gift Wrapping! ICPL Digital Media Lab. Nov. 4 to Dec. 31 during open hours. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Free DIY Gift Wrapping! ICPL Digital Media Lab. Nov. 4 to Dec. 31 during open hours. Iowa City Public Library.

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It's DINOvember, so we're making a dino-themed treat on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m.! We'll read "Am I Yours?" and make dinosaur eggs! We will make two varieties: one with butterscotch and one with peanut butter, so be aware of potential allergens! ow.ly/ljC95102yzJ
Books to Cooks Club. Tuesday, Nov. 10. 4 to 5 p.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library. DiNovember. Book cover: "Am I Yours?"

ALT Books to Cooks Club. Tuesday, Nov. 10. 4 to 5 p.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library. DiNovember. Book cover: "Am I Yours?"

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Register to join us for a workshop where we’ll introduce Google Gemini’s custom AI agent on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. We’ll explore Gemini’s premade gems that can help with writing, learning, brainstorming, and more. ow.ly/PwII5102yvp
Tuesday, November 10. 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Creating an AI Agent with Google Gemini. Senior Planet from AARP. Digital Media Lab. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Tuesday, November 10. 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Creating an AI Agent with Google Gemini. Senior Planet from AARP. Digital Media Lab. Iowa City Public Library.

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Teens! Join us Thursdays through the end of December for writing and study nights! Writers are invited to hang out with Adam from 1-Week Critique from 4 to 5 p.m. Study hangouts are from 5 to 8 p.m.! Snacks will be available! ow.ly/gfvC5101OWF
Writing & Study Nights at ICPL for Teens. Thursdays in the Koza Family Teen Center. 4 to 5 p.m. Writing Hangout. 5 to 8 p.m. Study Hangout. 1WC 1-Week Critique. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Writing & Study Nights at ICPL for Teens. Thursdays in the Koza Family Teen Center. 4 to 5 p.m. Writing Hangout. 5 to 8 p.m. Study Hangout. 1WC 1-Week Critique. Iowa City Public Library.

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