Small Biz in Small Libraries is a monthly event for business professionals seeking to gain valuable insights, enhance business skills, and network with other entrepreneurs in a supportive and resource-rich environment. Read on to register for the next scheduled event: All About Brand Strategy Wednesday, February 19 at 6 p.m. Ranshaw House (515 Community Dr.,…

Ready, set, READ! The North Liberty Library encourages readers of all ages to challenge themselves to become reading machines this winter. Read and log at least 300 minutes or complete various activities to complete the challenge and earn a prize from the library and be entered into a drawing of your choice. The Winter Reading…

We’ve got on display three personal collections from staff members. Swing by the library to check them out and read on to learn more about the stories behind these collections. Andrew- Lego “I grew up playing with Lego.  Pirate ships and castles were my favorite.  I was in high school when Lego started releasing Star…

Matilda isn’t the only critter in our librarians’ lives! Read on to learn all about the pets of the North Liberty librarians. Elinor Elinor, or Her Majesty Queen Elinor as she is known to her fans, is far too important to acknowledge any peasants in her home. She has royal duties to keep her busy,…

Playful Parenting Join us for our next session of Playful Parenting. This fun and play-based program will provide a relaxed and informal time for families to play, learn, and talk with local child development and early literacy specialists. The group is geared toward families with children ages 1 to 3 but open to families with…

Only you can prevent wildfires! Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Participate in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge with the North Liberty Library from September 3 to October 31. Read 3 books and earn 4 badges to complete the challenge and earn a small prize.…

Featured Artists We are fortunate enough to have not one, not two, but THREE artists featuring their work at the library! Read on to learn more about Ivy Hinrichs, Randy Koppes, and Jan Stephen. Ivy Hinrichs (left art case) Ivy Hinrichs is an artist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She currently resides there and works out…

North Liberty Library has been selected as one of 240 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. As part of the initiative, North Liberty…

Melissa Collins ARTIST BIO Melissa Marie Collins is an artist born and raised in Whittier, Iowa. She currently lives and teaches out of her home studio in Cedar Rapids. One may call her a Jill of all Crafts; she is consistently interested in expanding her skills in art, sewing, crafting, and surface design. This display…