Romance readers, this one’s for you! Spend an evening with Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Timesbestselling author, in conversation with fellow New York Times bestseller Meghan Quinn. From escaping the Friend Zone and discovering what it means to be Yours Truly, to falling Just for the Summer, Jimenez’s beloved stories — including Part of Your…

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 Startups Wednesday, January 14th at 6pm North Liberty Library, Meeting Room CD All…

This winter bundle up with a good book and join Benny the Bean for a winter reading adventure! Log 300 minutes between Dec. 15–Jan. 31 to earn Benny badges, snag a prize, and receive an entry into the prize drawing for your age group. Grab a book, get cozy, and let Benny cheer you on! …

The North Liberty Library is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging instructor for our weekly English as a Second Language class. Pay: $20/hr Education requirement: None Job Type: Contract Classes will be held weekly at the North Liberty Library at 6:30pm on Monday evenings for a period up to 40 non-contiguous weeks. The library will provide…

M.A.G.I.C. The Mail Art Group of Iowa City (M.A.G.I.C.) was formed in November 2022 in search of community, inspiration and a desire for deeper connection with others through the analog network of correspondence art. Over the past 3 years the group has grown and evolved with support from Public Space One, Iowa City’s nonprofit community…

By Kari Staub Mystery, thrills, romance…who knew things could get so interesting at summer camp? For teens and tweens looking for that next great summer read, but not just a beach read, things are about to get camp-y! Teen Reads Sleepaway Girls by Jen Calonita: Sick of being third wheel to her best friend’s newfound…

By Madison Creery Books have countless ways of pulling us in—charismatic characters, lyrical prose, gripping plots. But sometimes, all it takes is a single, unforgettable sentence. An epic opening line can spark curiosity, set the tone for the story to come, and make it impossible to put a book down. While a great first line…

Ivy Hinrichs ARTIST BIO Ivy Hinrichs is an artist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She currently resides there and works out of her studio as a freelance artist painting, illustrating and working on public art projects within the community. As a published children’s book illustrator and artist of over 30+ years, she is continually evolving her…

Peeps Diorama Contest Guidelines Select a book, movie, TV show, or music to “illustrate” in your diorama. Purchase your own Peeps and other supplies. All characters in the diorama must be played by Peeps. Make your diorama using a shoebox or comparable item of similar size. Entry base must be no larger 18” X 18”…