Why’s North Liberty so far away? Is there anything to do in North Liberty besides drive through it? Are we rural or urban? And who runs this town, anyway?
Let’s answer some questions about our fair city.
Stories of People Working Here
People are doing work in North Liberty, and you should know about them. Subscribe to the podcast, 52317, for short monthly visits with people about their work. Welcome to your new business community.
The North Liberty Aquatic Center is turning 20 this summer! Join us for a birthday celebration with food trucks, a DJ, photo opportunities and pool fun. The five Ws Who: Everyone! This is a free, all ages event. What: Let’s…
Beginning Monday, June 10, 2024, the Penn Street will be closed at the CRANDIC Railroad crossing. The closure, to allow Midwest Concrete, Inc, to reconstruct the road around crossing, is expected to last into mid-July, with incentives for early completion.…
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Childcare is increasingly difficult to come by. Not only is it in high demand with limited availability, but finding the right fit can be a challenge. Heather Cummings, owner of North Liberty’s BEST Academy, describes their before and after school,…
Starting May 25, the City of North Liberty will increase the daily rate for Recreation Department facility use to $6 per day, regardless of residency. The fee supports the upkeep and replacement of North Liberty’s pools, weights, cardio equipment and…
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Kickstart your Independence Day celebrations with a free Show & Shine Car Show and fireworks on Wednesday, July 3 in Penn Meadows Park. The five Ws Who: You! This is a free, all ages evening What: A classic car show…
You can get a copy of the full guide to classes and programs in our Community Center, which includes our Recreation Center, Library, Aquatic Center, Gerdin Conference Center and other spaces, published three times each year, in person at the…
The Cardboard Boat Regatta is just one of the many activities planned during Camp North Liberty on Friday, June 21, around the North Liberty Community Center. The five Ws Who: Adults and children (ages 5 and older). All are welcome…
Dig out your sleeping bags and tent or prepare the camper — it’s time to make plans to attend Camp North Liberty Friday, June 21 through Saturday, June 22. City staff and camp counselors have prepared a full evening of…
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The Iowa City Senior Center is pleased to provide free programs for older adults at the Ranshaw House in North Liberty this May and June. The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive…
Beginning Monday, May 20, 2024, the intersection of Penn Street and James Avenue will be closed. The closure, to allow Peterson Contractors, Inc, to completely reconstruct the roadway, is expected to last 40 days, with incentives for early completion. This…
Join the library and lifeguards for a three free summer story times by the outdoor pool. The five Ws Who: Geared towards children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. What: Hear a story on the pool deck and then…
The 16th annual North Liberty Blues & BBQ will take place on Saturday, July 13, and festival fans have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the kickoff fundraiser, the Pig & Pint Prelude, taking place the evening before on Friday,…
Jump start summer and register for the summer reading program on the Ranshaw House lawn. The five Ws Who: You! Children must be accompanied by an adult. What: A foam party, waterslide bouncy house and more to kick off the…
The North Liberty Youth Council is creating a map of the little free libraries in North Liberty. Little free libraries are free book exchange boxes where anyone can take a book or leave a book. If you have a little…
On Saturday, June 8, mega kites will soar above North Liberty’s Centennial Park. Come for awe-inspiring views, and information, activities and giveaways from LGBTQ organizations, affirming community groups and sponsors for a community celebration of love. Here’s all you need…
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Utility bills to North Liberty customers should arrive at homes soon after being mailed by our vendor today. These bills are slightly delayed as we continue to refine our processes. These new-look bills with new account numbers are necessary as…
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
Recurs weekly
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmLibrary Board of Trustees
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Library Board of Trustees
North Liberty City Hall, 3, Quail Creek Circle, 2 Hwy 965, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
The regular meeting of the North Liberty Library Board of Trustees. The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings and livestream of the meeting can be found northlibertyiowa.org/live.
Recurs monthly
TuesdayMay2121
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Designated free nights toplay basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practicesallowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.
Recurs monthly
WednesdayMay2222
6:00 pm – 7:30 pmBike Rodeo
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Bike Rodeo
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Come learn handling skills, use hand signals, get your bike inspected and have fun at this bicycle safety clinic during Bike Month.
The Recreation Department will host this in partnership with Sugar Bottom Bikes, who will be on-hand for simple tune-ups. Participants will be entered in a raffle for bike-related prizes!
6:00 pm – 7:30 pmSummer Reading Kick-Off Party
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Ranshaw House Lawn
Jump start summer and sign up for the summer reading program.
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 9-9:45 am
Location: Ranshaw House Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Emily Edrington
Has regular exercise never really come naturally for you? Or maybe you’ve fallen out of the habit after an injury or illness got in the way? Join us at the Ranshaw House on Thursday mornings for some gentle movement in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This class will serve up a sampler platter of movement activities–including chair yoga, stretch bands, Tai Chi & Qigong, walking, and more–for you to try out, modify, and see what you like. The goal is to experiment and find ways to have a good time moving your body, with support from others in a similar boat, in order to make friends with movement and maybe even make friends through movement.
Coffee Talk & Rec(ommendation) Room
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 10-11 am
Location: Ranshaw House
Host: Emily Edrington
Join folks from the Iowa City Senior Center for coffee, company, and conversation on Thursday mornings. Bring your hot tips and cool recommendations to our Rec(ommendation) Room. Tell us about great books, movies, podcasts, restaurants, museums, walking trails, travel destinations…anything you are currently loving and want to share with others! The Ranshaw House has a big screen TV and internet connection, so we can always pull up websites and videos (a movie trailer on YouTube, for example) to illustrate your suggestions. Among the recommendations we’d love to hear, tell us what kind of classes and activities you want to see organized for older adults in North Liberty. If we reach a lull in conversation, we can always pull out the old Scrabble game or checkerboard.
Recurs weekly
FridayMay2424
11:30 am – 1:00 pm55+ Connections Lunch
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
55+ Connections Lunch
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).
Recurs weekly
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Designated free nights toplay basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practicesallowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.
Recurs monthly
SaturdayMay2525
SundayMay2626
MondayMay2727
All DayCity Holiday
City Holiday
Recurs yearly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmCancelled - UAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cancelled - UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Today’s hangout is cancelled for the Memorial Day holiday.
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
TuesdayMay2828
6:30 pm – 9:30 pmCity Council
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
City Council
North Liberty City Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle, North Liberty IA 52317
The regular meeting of the North Liberty City Council, open to the public.
The agenda, when published, can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings.
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 9-9:45 am
Location: Ranshaw House Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Emily Edrington
Has regular exercise never really come naturally for you? Or maybe you’ve fallen out of the habit after an injury or illness got in the way? Join us at the Ranshaw House on Thursday mornings for some gentle movement in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This class will serve up a sampler platter of movement activities–including chair yoga, stretch bands, Tai Chi & Qigong, walking, and more–for you to try out, modify, and see what you like. The goal is to experiment and find ways to have a good time moving your body, with support from others in a similar boat, in order to make friends with movement and maybe even make friends through movement.
Coffee Talk & Rec(ommendation) Room
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 10-11 am
Location: Ranshaw House
Host: Emily Edrington
Join folks from the Iowa City Senior Center for coffee, company, and conversation on Thursday mornings. Bring your hot tips and cool recommendations to our Rec(ommendation) Room. Tell us about great books, movies, podcasts, restaurants, museums, walking trails, travel destinations…anything you are currently loving and want to share with others! The Ranshaw House has a big screen TV and internet connection, so we can always pull up websites and videos (a movie trailer on YouTube, for example) to illustrate your suggestions. Among the recommendations we’d love to hear, tell us what kind of classes and activities you want to see organized for older adults in North Liberty. If we reach a lull in conversation, we can always pull out the old Scrabble game or checkerboard.
Recurs weekly
4:30 pm – 5:30 pmNLCP Free Garden Flower Workshop
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
NLCP Free Garden Flower Workshop
North Liberty Community Pantry, 89 N Jones Blvd, North Liberty, IA 52317
Come learn about companion planting in the vegetable garden with flowers! Local flower grower, Kara Krapfl of Lovely Bunches, will talk about the importance of incorporating flowers into your garden space. We will also plant some container-approved flower seeds for you to take home as well as make a beautiful flower arrangement for your indoor space.
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).
Recurs weekly
SaturdayJune11
SundayJune22
MondayJune33
10:00 am – 11:00 amSocial Hour
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Hour
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
Recurs weekly
TuesdayJune44
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Designated free nights toplay basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practicesallowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.
Recurs monthly
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmPlanning and Zoning Commission
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Planning and Zoning Commission
1 Quail Creek Circle, North Liberty IA 52317
Description:The regular meeting of the North Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission.The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings and live stream of the meeting can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/live.
Recurs monthly
WednesdayJune55
6:30 pm – 7:30 pmJunior Optimists International
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Junior Optimists International
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Join an enthusiastic group of young people to complete fun projects and activities to improve our community and better the lives of all around us. New members can join at any point in the year.
Meetings are first and third Wednesday of each month.
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 9-9:45 am
Location: Ranshaw House Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Emily Edrington
Has regular exercise never really come naturally for you? Or maybe you’ve fallen out of the habit after an injury or illness got in the way? Join us at the Ranshaw House on Thursday mornings for some gentle movement in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This class will serve up a sampler platter of movement activities–including chair yoga, stretch bands, Tai Chi & Qigong, walking, and more–for you to try out, modify, and see what you like. The goal is to experiment and find ways to have a good time moving your body, with support from others in a similar boat, in order to make friends with movement and maybe even make friends through movement.
Coffee Talk & Rec(ommendation) Room
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 10-11 am
Location: Ranshaw House
Host: Emily Edrington
Join folks from the Iowa City Senior Center for coffee, company, and conversation on Thursday mornings. Bring your hot tips and cool recommendations to our Rec(ommendation) Room. Tell us about great books, movies, podcasts, restaurants, museums, walking trails, travel destinations…anything you are currently loving and want to share with others! The Ranshaw House has a big screen TV and internet connection, so we can always pull up websites and videos (a movie trailer on YouTube, for example) to illustrate your suggestions. Among the recommendations we’d love to hear, tell us what kind of classes and activities you want to see organized for older adults in North Liberty. If we reach a lull in conversation, we can always pull out the old Scrabble game or checkerboard.
Recurs weekly
7:00 pm – 8:30 pmParks and Recreation Commission
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Parks and Recreation Commission
North Liberty City Hall, 3, Quail Creek Circle, 2 Hwy 965, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
The regular meeting of the North Liberty Parks and Recreation Commission, and open to the public in person at City Hall or via a stream online.
The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings
The Greater Iowa City, Inc. Coffee Connections bring together business professionals, community leaders and city officials. All are invited to share and learn about city plans and events, local resources, and business news. Join us for coffee, brief updates, and informal networking. Registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome.
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317)
Enroll your child in a free swim lesson so you can enjoy a fun, safe summer. This half-hour lesson, at either 9:30 or 10:10 a.m., in the outdoor pool will give you a jumpstart with basic skills and safety tips in and around water. One session per child for ages 3-12. 50 spaces available per time slot.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm55+ Connections Lunch
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
55+ Connections Lunch
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).
Recurs weekly
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmRanshaw House Concert Series
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ranshaw House Concert Series
Ranshaw House Lawn, 515 Community Drive
Who: You! Free and no reservation needed
What: A free evening of good company with performances by local musicians
Where: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Drive, North Liberty
When: Fridays in June and July, with two-hour performances starting at 6 p.m.
Why: To catch up with friends and socialize with neighbors
Summer 2024 Schedule
June 7: Calle Sur
June 14: Camp Cardinal
June 21: Iowa Brass
June 28: YesterNite
July 5: Pucker Street Band
July 12: Tanya English Band
July 19: Two-Bit Maniac
July 26: Youth Night, presented in partnership with United Action for Youth
Centennial Park (1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty, IA)
A free, outdoor gathering for yoga, led by Natalie Johnston of Lifestyle Health Therapies. All levels and ages welcome. Bring your own mat and drink.
11:00 am – 3:00 pmLet Love Fly
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Let Love Fly
Centennial Park (1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty, IA, United States)
On Saturday, June 8, mega kites will soar above North Liberty’s Centennial Park. Come for awe-inspiring views, and information, activities and giveaways from LGBTQ community groups and sponsors for a community celebration of love. Here’s all you need to know.
The five Ws
* Who: You! This is a free, all ages event.
* What: Mega kites soar above Centennial Park for a community celebration of love.
* Where: Centennial Park, 1565 St Andrews Drive
* When: Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Why: Love is love!