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December 19, 2015
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Music is the Word Family Concert: Matthew Coley
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Casey
Contact Phone: 319-887-6028
Open to the public
Details: Professional marimba player and organizer of the Heartland Marimba Festival, Matthew Coley, will be leading a special family storytime. Outlining the history of the marimba, he will be performing music from different cultures and ages. Part of the ICPL "Music Is The Word" series welcoming the University of Iowa School of Music to downtown Iowa City.
Family Concerts are designed for the entire family. Parents, children and grandparents alike are welcome and will enjoy these friendly, fun shows.
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Zalewski Family Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Zalewski Family Meeting
Contact Person: Elaine Zalweski
Contact Phone: 641-442-2304
Second Contact Name: Kassia Zalewski
Second Contact Phone: 319-423-4233
Closed to the public
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Music is the Word Concert: Matthew Coley
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Casey
Contact Phone: 319-887-6028
Open to the public
Details: Part of our Music is the Word series, this is a concert that will feature familiar classics for the holiday season as well as some other famous tunes. Part of the ICPL "Music Is The Word" series welcoming the University of Iowa School of Music to downtown Iowa City.
Professional marimba player and organizer of the Heartland Marimba Festival, Matthew Coley, will be presenting various types and styles of music including a few Christmas classics.
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Teen Center Weekend Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Human Rights Campaign
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Human Rights Campaign
Contact Person: Nick Canfield
Contact Phone: 805-660-8945
Second Contact Name: Sheena Kadi
Second Contact Phone: 419-340-2577
Open to the public
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Annual toy exchange
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Iowa City Parents
Contact Person: Nicole Cox
Contact Phone: 319-936-4135
Second Contact Name: Brad Myers
Second Contact Phone: 319-325-2111
Open to the public
Details: Save money and the environment this holiday season! We all have toys and books that are in great shape and our kids just aren't interested in any longer. Bring the items to the toy exchange and find something new without spending money! All extras at the end of the day go to the domestic violence shelter in Iowa City
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Eckhart Tolle Group
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Eckhart Tolle
Contact Person: Janis Russell
Contact Phone: 319-338-6716
Second Contact Name: Scott Wilcox
Second Contact Phone: 319-430-4908
Open to the public
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December 20, 2015
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Open Meditation Group
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Open Meditation Group
Contact Person: Andres Carlstein
Contact Phone: 917-952-4591
Second Contact Name: Adam Jaschen
Second Contact Phone: 515-681-8878
Open to the public
Details: Are you looking for more peace in your life? This group meets weekly to practice and is open to the public. No experience necessary, and there is never a fee of any kind. Enjoy the benefits of meditation and see how quickly it can transform your life for the better!
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Acie Earl Book Signing
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: University of Iowa
Contact Person: Michael Melchert
Contact Phone: 319-480-9802
Open to the public
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Music is the Word Cocoa and Carols Sing Along: Cocoa and Carols with Combined Efforts Theatre Men's Choir
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Beth Fisher
Contact Phone: 319-887-6024
Open to the public
Details: Join the talented singers from Combined Efforts Theatre Men's Choir. Gather your friends and stop in for a cup of cocoa and a cookie or two for an old fashioned Christmas carol sing-along.
Part of the ICPL "Music Is The Word" series welcoming the University of Iowa School of Music to downtown Iowa City. Information about other events available at http://www.icpl.org/mitw
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Sunday Fun Day : Snowflakes!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Angela Pilkington
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Come make some winter snowflakes for you to enjoy indoors! These will make a fun wintery decoration to add to your windows during the cold winter season!
Fun activities for families to enjoy together.
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December 21, 2015
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ICPL Tech Help
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 12:00-4:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Toddler Storytime: with Nancy
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Piano Recital
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Group Name: Drollettie Piano Students
Contact Person: Sarah Drollette
Contact Phone: 435-554-8505
Second Contact Name: Ryan Drollette
Second Contact Phone: 435-554-8505
Open to the public
Details: Piano recital for young players
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SCA Arts & Sciences
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room D (ICN)
Group Name: Society for Creative Anachronism
Contact Person: Cindy Wilson
Contact Phone: 319-627-4852
Second Contact Phone: 319-
Open to the public
Details: Society for Creative anachronism, local shire arts and science night. Bring projects to work on.
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Friends of Hickory Hill Park
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room C
Group Name: Friends of Hickory Hill Park
Contact Person: R. Peter Kollasch
Contact Phone: 319-400-5667
Second Contact Name: Casey Kohrt
Second Contact Phone: 319-530-0585
Closed to the public
Details: Monthly Meeting of Friends of Hickory Hill Park
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December 22, 2015
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Toddler Storytime: with Angie
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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ICPL Tech Help
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 12:00-4:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Teen Movie--Ant-Man
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: Get outta the cold, watch a movie and eat popcorn.
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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December 23, 2015
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ICPL Tech Help
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 1:00-5:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Preschool Storytime with Morgan
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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December 24, 2015
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The Iowa City Public Library will be open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m on Christmas Eve. The Library's web page and catalog can be accessed 24 hours a day at www.icpl.org Online collections are available at www.icpl.org/emedia
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The Book End Closed on Thursday, December 24
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Book End Bookstore
Staff or Desk Contact: Christina Stanton
Contact Phone: 319-887-6017
Closed to the public
Details: The Book End is closed on Thursday, December 24. Normal hours resume Sunday, December 27.
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Music is the Word Sing-Along: The Muppet Christmas Carol
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Casey
Contact Phone: 319-887-6028
Open to the public
Details: Celebrate the season by watching the Muppets retell the Charles Dickens classic about a bitter man finding redemption on Christmas Eve.
As part the ICPL "Music Is The Word" series welcoming the University of Iowa School of Music to downtown Iowa City, we will be hosting a classic film and sing-along once a month.
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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4:00 p.m.
The Iowa City Public Library will be closing early at 4:00 p.m. for the Christmas holiday.
The Library's web page and catalog can be accessed 24 hours a day at www.icpl.org Online collections are available at www.icpl.org/emedia
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December 25, 2015
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The Iowa City Public Library will be closed December 25th for the Christmas holiday.
The Library's web page and catalog can be accessed 24 hours a day at www.icpl.org Information about eCollections is available at icpl.org/eMedia
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December 26, 2015
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The Book End Closed on Saturday, December 26
The Book End Bookstore
Staff or Desk Contact: Christina Stanton
Contact Phone: 319-887-6017
Closed to the public
Details: The Book End is closed on Saturday, December 26. Normal hours resume Sunday, December 27.
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December 27, 2015
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Winter Movie Marathon!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200,
Open to the public
Details: Today we will be showing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. Be sure to come by to see these classic winter flicks!
Fun activities for families to enjoy together.
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December 28, 2015
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ICPL Tech Help
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 12:00-4:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Toddler Storytime: with Nancy
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Minecraft Jr.
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Come enjoy an hour of Minecraft for the game's youngest fans. Meet other fans of your favorite game. We will play on the computers. This event is just for children in grades K-3 (ages 5-9)
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Memoir Group
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room E (2nd Floor)
Group Name: Memoir Group
Contact Person: Sharon Beckman
Contact Phone: 646-263-5708
Second Contact Name: Ron Pile
Second Contact Phone: 608-217-0025
Closed to the public
Details: Members meet and discuss personal writings
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December 29, 2015
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Toddler Storytime: with Angie
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Specifically planned for toddlers or young preschoolers. The same program is performed Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Ideal for young children with short attention spans who need short stories, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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ICPL Tech Help
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 12:00-4:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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December 30, 2015
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ICPL Tech Help
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Technology getting the better of you? Have questions about computers, ebook readers, iPods, or your cell phone? Want to learn how to surf the net, get a free email account, Skype, or set up a Facebook page? Or do you just want to learn more about the online products and services available at ICPL? Let us help! Bring your questions or the gadget that's giving you grief and stop by any one of the ICPL Tech Help sessions: Mondays from 10:00-noon, Tuesdays 1:00-5:00, or Wednesday 10:00-noon in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Preschool Storytime with Morgan
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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Iowa City Historic Foodies
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Group Name: Iowa City Historic Foodies
Contact Person: Tammy Coverdale
Contact Phone: 319-631-8224
Second Contact Name: Maeve Clark
Second Contact Phone: 319-887-6004
Open to the public
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December 31, 2015
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New Years Eve
Iowa City Public Library will be OPEN 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
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Preschool Storytime: The Snowman
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Room A
Staff or Desk Contact: Casey
Contact Phone: 319-887-6028
Open to the public
Details: Today we will be screening a very special winter favorite by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman.
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Senior Tech Zone
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Computer Lab
Staff or Desk Contact: Reference Desk
Contact Phone: 356-5200
Co-Sponsor: Johnson County Livable Communities
Co-Sponsor Phone: 338-0515
Open to the public
Details: Want to learn how to use Google or make better searches? Or would you like to try your hand at Facebook, blogging or learn how to scan? Or maybe you just need some extra help using a computer. Come join your peers for a two-hour drop in session, no sign-up needed and it is free!
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Teen Center School's Out Tech Times
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Teen Center
Staff or Desk Contact: Brian V
Contact Phone: 319-887-6076
Open to the public
Details: The Teen Center will be open to use the internet and hangout! Make multimedia projects and be creative or play video games on the big screen. iPads and laptops are available to use. For teens in 7th-12th grade.
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School's Out Special: New Year's Eve Fun!
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Storytime Room
Staff or Desk Contact: Angela Pilkington
Contact Phone: 319-356-5200
Open to the public
Details: Make some noise for the New Year! Grades K-6 are invited to make some fun New Year's Eve crafts and have some fun to welcome in the New Year!
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The Book End Closed at 4:00
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Book End Bookstore
Staff or Desk Contact: Christina Stanton
Contact Phone: 319-887-6017
Closed to the public
Details: The Book End closes at 4:00pm on Thursday, December 31. Normal hours resume Saturday, January 2, 2016.
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5:00 p.m.
The Iowa City Public Library will be closing early at 5:00 p.m. on New Years Eve.
The Library's web page and catalog can be accessed 24 hours a day at www.icpl.org Information about eCollections is available at icpl.org/eMedia
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January 1, 2016
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The Iowa City Public Library will be closed on New Years Day.
The Library's web page and catalog can be accessed 24 hours a day at www.icpl.org Information about eCollections is available at icpl.org/eMedia