Did you miss a program this summer you wanted to attend? Well you're in luck because we're repeating one of your favorites this Wednesday 2-5 pm in August. Programs will be drop-in and all supplies will be provided. This week we'll...
Arts & Crafting
Whether it's a craft-to-go or craft event, you can learn a new skill or join others to chat and craft with the ICPL community. Check out upcoming events below.
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Upcoming events
Thursday, August 11, 2022 - 4:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Roughly translated as "cuteness," kawaii describes the Japanese cultural trend of celebrating all things adorable - think Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and even emojis. Join children's librarian Casey for a tutorial and experiment with...
Sunday, August 14, 2022 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
This summer on Sundays we will go off the beaten path and create nature based and classic camp crafts! Join us on Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm in the Storytime Room. Spell out your name with beads to make a cute keychain or zipper pull to put on...
Monday, August 15, 2022 - 2:00pm
Teen Center
Bling out your locker with magnets and mirrors and whip up a pair of tie-dye socks. No experience is needed.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
For our August Family Night event, children in grades K-6 are invite to create a Poké Ball terrarium craft! This is a drop-in activity any time between 4-6pm while supplies last, but we will need to stagger larger crowds to accommodate the use of...
Sunday, August 21, 2022 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
This summer on Sundays we will go off the beaten path and create nature based and classic camp crafts! Join us on Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm in the Storytime Room. We will create Ojos de Dios，Spanish for “Eyes of God”, a classic camp craft made...
Friday, August 26, 2022 - 10:30am
Digital Media Lab
Want to try out the Digital Media Lab's drawing tablets? Using a stylus on the Wacom drawing tablet, every mark you make shows up on the computer screen. With more control than drawing with a mouse, imagine what you could create. We'll...
Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
This summer on Sundays we will go off the beaten path and create nature based and classic camp crafts! Join us on Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm in the Storytime Room. This afternoon we will use paint and paint markers to miniature custom pieces of...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Judith Scott was an American textile sculptor, born with Down Syndrome and Deaf, who is now internationally renowned for creating over 200 powerful abstract fiber sculptures. Taking found objects, Judith wrapped them tightly and completely in...
Sunday, September 4, 2022 - 1:00pm
Storytime Room
You may have noticed a display over the summer in the back of the Children's Room called "Iowa City Reads." Now is your chance to contribute to the display and share a book recommendation with the rest of Iowa City. Create a paper...
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