The fall 2023 Main Library Gallery exhibition, Hey Buddy, I’m Bill, shares the story of Bill Sackter, an Iowa City legend and advocate for people with intellectual disabilities. Curated by Jen Knights, marketing and communications manager for Performing Arts at Iowa in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Brad Ferrier, digital projects librarianContinue reading “‘Hey Buddy, I’m Bill’: new Main Library Gallery exhibit celebrates a local legend”
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Curator Q&A with Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier
The story of Bill Sackter is familiar to many who have lived in Iowa City for a long time. Perhaps some will remember buying a cup of coffee from him at Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop in North Hall in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. Others might recall reading about him in theContinue reading “Curator Q&A with Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier”
Travel through Iowa City’s LGBTQ+ history via this virtual gallery tour
While Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City will be on display in the Main Library Gallery through June 30 this year, the virtual version is now available to view online into the foreseeable future. Click here to view the accessible version of this interactive content The tour features 360° photos of the MainContinue reading “Travel through Iowa City’s LGBTQ+ history via this virtual gallery tour”
Local libraries teaming up for virtual author event featuring Esmé Weijun Wang
Local Libraries LIT (Listen, Initiate, Talk), a collaboration between Johnson County public and academic libraries, will welcome author Esmé Weijun Wang on Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual conversation and reading. The event is free and open to all, but attendees must register in advance to receive the online event link.Register hereContinue reading “Local libraries teaming up for virtual author event featuring Esmé Weijun Wang”
Revisit ‘A Hub, a Network, an Archive’: virtual exhibit now available
Even though the Fall 2022 exhibit has closed, visitors can still visit the exhibition virtually. A virtual tour of A Hub, a Network, an Archive: 55 Years of International Writers in Iowa City is at last available online. Click here to view the accessible version of this interactive content The tour features 360° photos ofContinue reading “Revisit ‘A Hub, a Network, an Archive’: virtual exhibit now available”
Main Library Gallery seeking 2025-2026 exhibit proposals
The University of Iowa Libraries’ Main Library Gallery is now seeking exhibition proposals for spring 2025, fall 2025, spring 2026, and fall 2026. University of Iowa faculty and staff are invited to submit initial statements of interest for consideration during Round 1 of the selection process through March 31, 2023. Proposals from across campus areContinue reading “Main Library Gallery seeking 2025-2026 exhibit proposals”
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City exhibit now open in the Main Library Gallery
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”
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”