NorthLiberty Library

We are a public library in Johnson County, Iowa.

Loves libraries, crafts, and all things booky.

[Equal Justice Initiative @eji_org]

On this day in 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, escorted by federal marshals. A white mob protested her arrival, screaming slurs. https://t.co/lf63Q2KSsj

[NorthLiberty Library @NLibertyLibrary]

Nov. 9 @ 6 pm: The Lighthouse is back! Join us for a free panel discussion of Suspended – an exploration of the criminal justice system and the school-to-prison pipeline. Suspended is a traveling exhibit from @BlackIowa.

[Book Riot @BookRiot]

Comics to read before playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2 game: https://t.co/w6OabelH3B

[The Gazette @gazettedotcom]

Exhibit explores power and impact of contemporary Black Iowa artists https://t.co/hNOSK9HCYC

[The Gazette @gazettedotcom]

Photos: Music Together https://t.co/XigNMBTZeH

[Kanopy @Kanopy]

For #NationalComingOutDay, we'd like to present COMING OUT: A 50 YEAR HISTORY (2017). To view this documentary in which young people interview LGBTQ elders who came out in different historical eras, go to https://t.co/CV1LFokS1o. #filmsthatmatter Available: 🇺🇸

[Book Riot @BookRiot]

Here are short stories, graphic novels, and more that look at everything from Indigenous life during the 1800s to the Civil Rights movement and beyond. https://t.co/ztEXWMY8Xw

[NorthLiberty Library @NLibertyLibrary]

Have you seen the feature on KCRG-TV9 about our new mural? 🎨This project was made possible with grant funding from Community Foundation of Johnson County.

https://t.co/hlr7vNh9bt

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

🚨 Reminder 🚨

TODAY: Wed., Oct. 4, 2023, at 1:20 PM

The 2023 IPAWS National Test will reach millions of mobile phones, radio, and televisions nationwide.

More information: https://t.co/d362dvJdcY

[Book Riot @BookRiot]

How do you feel about these? https://t.co/RVEwzNc1Me

[NorthLiberty Library @NLibertyLibrary]

9/29 @ 6:30 pm: Join us for a special movie night in the library as we wrap up Library Card Sign-up Month.📽️ We’ll provide the popcorn, but feel free to bring along lidded drinks and additional snacks along with lawn chairs and/or blankets for your viewing comfort.

[NAMI Johnson County @NAMIJCIowa]

Peer-to-Peer 2023 Fall is still open to sign up!

Eight consecutive weeks

October 11th - December 6th, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Wednesdays
In Person in Iowa City Office
Free Class
All Materials are provided, but registration is REQUIRED.

[ilovelibraries.org @ILoveLibraries]

Jason Reynolds is one of the most acclaimed writers of young adult literature in the world. He spoke with I Love Libraries recently about writing for young readers, book bans, library memories, music, and more. https://t.co/wO1xI9AXvP

[NorthLiberty Library @NLibertyLibrary]

The FRIENDS of the library book sale is back this fall 9/21-23 during regular operational hours. Cost will be $20/bag (as many as you can fit in the provided bag) or free will donation for small purchases.

[Carla Hayden @LibnOfCongress]

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. Years before it started African-American music and spoken-word traditions had been brewing in the 60s & 70s.
Here are two items which represent the early foundations of Hip-Hop from @librarycongress collection. https://t.co/dmejERuUSe

[The Daily Iowan @TheDailyIowan]

The Green House hosts “Death Cafes” every last Tuesday of the month where people can come together to talk about all things death and dying.
https://t.co/7kliwb6eBI

[Book Riot @BookRiot]

Authors who work–or have worked–as booksellers: https://t.co/69zTDM7126

[Little Village @LittleVillage]

ON STANDS NOW: Little Village September 2023 - A guide to fall events in Eastern and Central Iowa

🍂 Find a copy https://t.co/e5Jd02v1dD
🍂Read online https://t.co/1tLwK0G8E0
🍂 Subscribe to home delivery https://t.co/bSHP6yMz5B

Cover photo of Blake Shaw by Sid Peterson

[NorthLiberty Library @NLibertyLibrary]

Join us TONIGHT, 9/7 @ 6:30 pm at the library for a night of trivia, snacks, and small prizes! Teams can be made up of five people or less, but you don’t have to bring a team. Individuals can work together or separately.

Join us every other month on the first Thursday!

[Poetry Foundation @PoetryFound]

As we approach Labor Day weekend, explore our collection of poems reflecting on work, responsibility, and the end of summer: https://t.co/aLHC5Lbdiu