Prologue

StoryWalk® The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Featured Stories:      Dates & Locations: StoryWalk® will be placed sometime during the first week of each month. May – Cherry St. in front of the NL…

Salsa Garden Our salsa garden will be a handy place for fresh ingredients perfect for summer – chiles, tomatoes, and maybe if we’re lucky tomatillos! These ingredients are diverse and easily incorporated into lots of recipes, but with just a few simple steps anyone can make a salsa or pico de gallo. A (very) brief…

You’ve Been Flocked! Don’t worry this is a fundraiser by the North Liberty Library. This flocking was done in good spirits and is not meant to be mean. The flamingos will roost on your lawn until this evening when they will mysteriously migrate to another victim’s lawn. You can select the next “victim” and support…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out some of these great #OwnVoices reads: Adult Reads The Farm by Joanne Ramos Nestled in New York’s Hudson Valley is a luxury retreat boasting every amenity: organic meals, personal fitness trainers, daily massages– all for free. In fact, you’re paid big money– more than…

Butterfly Garden and Pollinator Habitat One of the raised bed gardens just North of the library by the playground has been transformed into a butterfly oasis. This space has been created to provide habitat for various life stages of native butterflies. Nectar sources for bees and butterflies and host plants feed the caterpillars. Plants and garden…

One Pass to Big Adventures! Coming mid-May! The North Liberty Library is pleased to join other libraries across the state to offer Iowa Library Adventure Pass which offers free passes to special attractions. Your library card is your ticket to great fun with Adventure Pass. Passes allow entrance for two (2) adults and two (2)…

Local Libraries LIT Welcomes Roxane Gay Local Libraries LIT to feature award-winning author and The New York Times contributing op-ed writer Roxane Gay on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. This is the third virtual event in the new series offered by public libraries in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and at the University of Iowa…

YLAH DIY Chia Pet T(w)een Kit Cha-cha-cha-chia! Learn how to create your own green “haired” creature with Kayla and Erin. In your kit:  Chia seeds Potting soil Nylon stocking Terracotta pot Rubber bands and googly eyes You will Need:  Small dish (to soak seeds in) Water (spray bottle optional) Markers/paint pens optional Instructions: 1. Soak some…

YLAH Coffee Filter Art Kit The idea for this project came from Chelsey of the Buggy & Buddy blog.  You can also visit the Kitchen Table Classroom for how to make coffee filter flowers. In your kit: Coffee Filters Pipe Cleaners Pipettes Markers Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors Small glass jar/mug Water Directions: 1. Use a…

SPRING INTO WELLNESS! Lighthouse in the Library is a conversation series giving space and dialogue to North Liberty residents to speak on important community issues in a town-hall style setting. The first event of this series, Spring Into Wellness, will occur virtually on Thursday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. This conversation will include a panel…