When Madde Hoberg first envisioned an exhibition for the Main Library Gallery, she saw the potential for a space filled with local queer history, joy, resistance, and creativity. Three years after her initial exhibit proposal, Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is now open for all to visit. “We invite everyone to exploreContinue reading “Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City exhibit now open in the Main Library Gallery”
Author Archives: Sara J. Pinkham
Local Libraries LIT to welcome author Kevin Wilson for free virtual event
Local Libraries LIT (Listen, Initiate, Talk), a collaboration between Johnson County libraries, will welcome author Kevin Wilson on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m. for a free online reading and conversation. The Local Libraries LIT author series is offered by public libraries in Johnson County, as well as the University of Iowa Libraries and Kirkwood Community College Library –Continue reading “Local Libraries LIT to welcome author Kevin Wilson for free virtual event”
Local Libraries LIT welcomes Ann Patchett for free virtual event
Local Libraries LIT (Listen, Initiate, Talk), a collaboration between Johnson County libraries, will welcome author Ann Patchett on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. for a free online reading and conversation. This is the sixth virtual author event in the series offered by public libraries in Johnson County, as well as the University of IowaContinue reading “Local Libraries LIT welcomes Ann Patchett for free virtual event”
Celebrating 55 years of international writers at Iowa in the Main Library Gallery
After nearly three years of research and planning, A Hub, a Network, an Archive: 55 Years of International Writers in Iowa City is now open in the Main Library Gallery. The exhibition tells the story of the International Writing Program’s genesis, its role in cultural diplomacy, and Iowa City as a site of literary significance andContinue reading “Celebrating 55 years of international writers at Iowa in the Main Library Gallery”
Libraries partner with City of Literature for ‘Stories from Ukraine’ project
Local libraries are teaming up with the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature to celebrate Ukraine during the week of June 13. The “Stories from Ukraine” project is a series of videos that offer a chance for viewers to better understand Ukraine, its rich culture, and its people. The project is a collaboration between theContinue reading “Libraries partner with City of Literature for ‘Stories from Ukraine’ project”
“Success!!” George Ludwig and the Explorer I Satellite
The current Main Library Gallery exhibit, We Are Hawkeyes: Celebrating 175 Years of Student Life at the University of Iowa, provides a glimpse into many facets of campus life over the decades. Part of the exhibition focuses on the scholarly achievements of Iowa students. An ordinary-looking composition notebook sits in one display case, open toContinue reading ““Success!!” George Ludwig and the Explorer I Satellite”
Raising Our Voices: A Legacy of Student Protest
While the 1960s and early 1970s are remembered for protests against the Vietnam War and other injustices, campus was not quiet in the decades that followed. Students have always used their voices to advocate for change at the University of Iowa, and continue to do so. One section of the Spring 2022 Main Library GalleryContinue reading “Raising Our Voices: A Legacy of Student Protest”
Herky: A Brief Origin Story
Hatched in 1948 by University of Iowa journalism professor Dick Spencer III, Herky has evolved much over the last several decades. One thing remains the same, however: our mascot is beloved by the campus community and far beyond. An original drawing of Herky by Spencer is on display in the Main Library Gallery’s current exhibit,Continue reading “Herky: A Brief Origin Story”
A Dorm Room, ca. 1975 with David McCartney
By Sara J. Pinkham A bright lava lamp in the front display case of the Main Library Gallery serves as a beacon, inviting library patrons to examine the plenitude of nostalgic objects just on the other side of the glass window. Records lean against a speaker and fan out over a record player’s plastic dustContinue reading “A Dorm Room, ca. 1975 with David McCartney”
Virtual Tour Available for ‘We Are Hawkeyes’ Exhibit
For those distant to campus, or who would like to experience the latest Main Library Gallery exhibition from home, a virtual tour of We Are Hawkeyes: Celebrating 175 Years of Student Life at the University of Iowa is now available online. Visit the virtual exhibition by clicking here, or on the image below. The tour featuresContinue reading “Virtual Tour Available for ‘We Are Hawkeyes’ Exhibit”