Iowa City Public Library

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The Iowa City Public Library is home to knowledge and entertainment for every age. Visit us at http://www.icpl.org to browse our collections, read reviews, download eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazine, and receive research and reference help.

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The Iowa City Public Library has served the people of Iowa City and surrounding communities for more than a century.

Located at the intersection of College and Linn Streets on the downtown pedestrian mall, ICPL serves a population of 63,000 residents of Iowa City, and through contract, residents of unincorporated Johnson County, University Heights, Lone Tree, and Hills.

The Library is governed by a semi-autonomous nine member Board of Trustees empowered by state law and city ordinance (Title 11) to set policy, determine goals and objectives, control monies appropriated or given to the Library, and to employ staff.

The Library is a city department, Board members are appointed by and principal operating funds approved by the City Council.

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Address: 123 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA

Phone: (319) 356-5200

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State: Iowa

City: Iowa City

Zip Code: 52240

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

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Reviews

Thank you to the Bookmobile. I appreciate their appearance each Tuesday morning here at Melrose Meadows.  This morning in pouring rain the nice gentleman brought my book into the building and retrieved the one I needed to return.  How nice.  Thank you.  We are blessed to have the IC Library and the Bookmobile.

 7 years ago (20-02-2018)

I really must say, this institution is a staple in our community and I would truly be lost without this wonderful resource. The staff are a healthy dose of weird (especially the upstairs crew) which, admit it, we all need in our lives. However...when seemingly everything hinges on complete focus and accurate information-gathering, these public servants drop everything and dutifully assist me with whatever I need help with. Also, never have I witnessed a city employee wake a sleeping patron with such grace and professionalism.

 8 years ago (13-12-2017)

For families with children this library is outstanding! They have really put a lot of thought and creativity into their children’s section. There are puzzles, toys, educational games, and a small house made out of books. It’s a great place to take children, particularly on cold or rainy days.

 8 years ago (29-12-2017)

This is absolutely the best library in the country. The staff is always kind, helpful, and friendly. The selection of books is fantastic, and if you want something they don't have on hand, just ask! The children's area is well thought out, and the ability to check out puzzles, games, etc is wonderful. I lived a block away from the library, and visited often. Now that I've moved, it's one of the places I miss the most in Iowa City.

 8 years ago (18-11-2017)

I've visited a variety of libraries across the nation--some smaller, some larger--and I feel this is one of the best in the country. An amazing comics collection, outstanding community services and top-notch circulation capabilities are merely a handful of the reasons I'm proud to support this library.

 8 years ago (09-07-2017)

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