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 Iowa City, IA
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Teens! Customize your own spherical paper lantern to illuminate the darkness of winter on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.! ow.ly/jFAL51030VW
Iowa City Public Library. Craft & Art Drop-In for Teens. Collage Lanterns. Nov. 10. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Teen Space.

ALT Iowa City Public Library. Craft & Art Drop-In for Teens. Collage Lanterns. Nov. 10. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Teen Space.

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Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with this fun multiformat collection on Hoopla that highlights the holiday and cultures of those who celebrate it. ow.ly/5oba51030GQ
Hoopla. Diwali. The Festival of Lights. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Hoopla. Diwali. The Festival of Lights. Iowa City Public Library.

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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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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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Join Huckleberry the Clown for a silly Storytime on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.! Huckleberry will wow you with magic tricks, make you laugh with her zany antics, and share stories that teach and entertain. ow.ly/Ep8V51030RA
Saturday Storytime with Huckleberry the Clown! Saturday, November 14. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Saturday Storytime with Huckleberry the Clown! Saturday, November 14. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library.

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For Dinovember, join us for the author of "Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist," Linda Skeers, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m.! We'll also make some fossil art projects! ow.ly/reLa5104zGK
Dinovember Family Night: Dinosaur Lady Storytime with Author Linda Skeers. Friday, Nov. 13. 5 to 6 p.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library.

ALT Dinovember Family Night: Dinosaur Lady Storytime with Author Linda Skeers. Friday, Nov. 13. 5 to 6 p.m. Storytime Room. Iowa City Public Library.

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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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