Calendar Listing of Events

To view all upcoming ICPL Friends Foundation events click HERE.

Arts & Crafts Bazaar

The Arts & Crafts Bazaar takes place each December and features handmade items donated by Library supporters, as well as a used book sale, with all sales benefitting the Iowa City Public Library.

If you’d like to donate your hand-crafted items please visit www.icpl.org/arts-and-crafts

If you have any questions, please email development@icpl.org.

Begin with Books

In partnership with Hills Bank & Trust Company, we provide free board book to every baby born in an Iowa City hospital, with a library information packet including information about Early Literacy programs, including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

Bright Future

Bright Future: Celebrating the Iowa City Public Library is a special after-hours fundraising party taking place in April of each year, dedicated to fostering appreciation and growth of our beloved library. Find ticket and sponsorship information here.

Book Gala

The Annual Book Gala takes place each November at Prairie Lights Books inviting members of the public to enjoy light refreshments while shopping this after-hours benefit for the Library. Online sales on the day of the event on also benefit the Library until midnight by visiting https://www.prairielightsbooks.com (type “ICPL library sale” in the comment box) will also be included.  Bring your wish list so the knowledgeable staff at Prairie Lights Books may help you find books, children’s toys, and other special gifts. A percentage of the night’s total sales will be donated to the ICPL Friends Foundation.

Eat Out To Read + Community Give Back Days

February/March Eat Out to Read events allow community members to enjoy a delicious meal knowing that a generous percentage of all sales will be donated to the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation!

In addition to the generosity of local restaurants, retail businesses also participate in supporting the Library through Community Give Back Day’s where a portion of daily or weekly sales are donated to the Library.

For more information visit: icpl.org/EOTR

If your business would like to participate, please contact development@icpl.org.

Johnson County Great Give Day

Johnson County Great Give Day is an annual collective day of giving – taking place during the first week of May – where donors are encouraged to learn more about new-to-them nonprofit organizations, the work of the nonprofit sector in Johnson County, and make a gift (or a few!) to support philanthropy in Johnson County. ALL Johnson County nonprofit organizations share, with one voice, the incredible work they are doing, how they support our communities and fundraise for their individual organizations. Support the ICPL Friends Foundation on Johnson County Great Give Day by making a gift at www.supportICPL.org!