Ear Buds: An Audiobook Walk
From publicly posted calendar Checked Jul 24, 2026
About this event
One of 27 upcoming events at Iowa City Downtown District, and 86 across Iowa City.
Load an audiobook on your device, put on your walking shoes, and join us for a walk at Terry Trueblood!
Most of the time will be spent walking silently among others while you listen to your own audiobook on headphones. Each of us will stroll at our own comfortable pace. At the beginning and end of the event, the headphones will come off and you’re encouraged to chat with others about what you’re reading and swap recommendations.
We will meet at the ICPL Bookmobile parked in the lot to the northeast of the lake. The paved loop at Terry Trueblood is approximately 2 miles long among prairie plantings and trees around the lake, but you’re welcome to travel as far as you want and double back for a shorter trip.
At the end of the loop, we’ll have beverages and conversation in the ICPL Bookmobile. The Bookmobile has a full browsing collection of books and movies available for checkout on board. Bring any questions to our library staff on the Bookmobile or just stop in to explore and learn.
New to digital audiobooks? No problem! Visit the library or Bookmobile before our walk for support accessing Libby or Hoopla with your library card.
Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, we think you’ll find something to enjoy in this outing!
Cosponsored with Iowa City Parks & Recreation.
Registration is optional if you’d like to receive an email reminder.
Note: In the case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled and not rescheduled. Cross your fingers!
Open to the public
