Saturday, April 10, 2027

7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Join us for a brilliant evening at Dream City as we celebrate and support our Library!

“Bright Future: Celebrating the Iowa City Public Library” is a special after-hours fundraising party dedicated to fostering appreciation and growth of our beloved library.

For our third anniversary of this event, we’re excited to share that the Iowa City Public Library will be undergoing an extensive refurbishment, so we’re moving off-site to Dream City (611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240).

The evening will feature live music from Iowa City’s own Freegrass, food and drinks, an open bar, and a special photo opportunity (bring a book that’s meaningful to you!). We’ll also have the chance to dream together about what’s possible for our Library’s future.

Join us in celebrating the Library that brings our community together—and help shape what comes next. Your support today will help build a Bright Future for our Library and ensure it continues to inspire, connect, and serve our community for generations to come!

Buy Tickets or Sponsor

Schedule:

• 6:45 –  Dream City opens for Sponsor Toast & Welcome in Meeting Room A (by invitation)
• 7:00–7:30 – Sponsor Toast & Welcome (by invitation)
• 7:30 – Library doors open and party begins for all ticket holders. 
• 9:00 – Auction closes (pick up auction items at 9:15 pm)
• 9:30 – Party concludes

Online auction will be available 2 weeks before the event and until April 10, 2027 at 9:00 p.m. Check out last years auction here and consider donating to this year’s auction: bit.ly/BrightFutureAuction

Presented by the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation

Sponsored by James Investment Group and Imon. Join our growing list of sponsors here.