The North Liberty Youth Council will be serving lunch on June 14. The North Liberty Summer Lunch & Fun program provides a free lunch and an activity for kids 0 to 18 years old every weekday during the summer months.
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. Stop by the NLYC table to make a kite, then take it out for a flight!
Join us in reading and discussing recently banned and challenged books. This May and June, we’re discussing Ready Player One. Pick up your copy of the book and meet members of the book club on May 25. We’ll discuss the book and watch the movie as a group on June 22. Free snacks provided. All teens are welcome!
Registration is free and open to anyone in grades 6-12. Two divisions: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Register your full team of 5 to 8 players by May 4 at the link below. Or if you don’t have a full team, register as an individual and we’ll add you to a team. Learn more and register HERE.
Ongoing-May 31
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 may take a book or leave a book. If you have a little free library and want it publicized, or have one near you, let us know by filling out this short survey!
The North Liberty Youth Council is also considering installing a new little free library, so if you don’t have a little free library in your area, we want to hear from you as well.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 12-5pm
North Liberty Recreation Center, Jones Gymnasium, FREE to attend / $5 registration per team
The North Liberty Youth Council invites junior high and high school students to participate in a co-ed, 3-on-3 basketball tournament as part of Beat the Bitter 2024. Two age divisions: 12-14 and 15-18. Registration is $5/team and payment (cash only) is due at check-in on the day of the tournament. Winning team in each age division will receive $30 in Pancheros gift cards. Register by Feb. 12.
The NLYC Youth Basketball Tournament is free to attend and tickets are not required. Register a team HERE.
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:30-11am
North Liberty Library, FREE
Join the North Liberty Youth Council for a very special Family Storytime exploring what it means to participate in democracy as a “young citizen”. Geared toward early elementary and younger.
January 8-31
Help us help our community! The North Liberty Youth Council is collecting hygiene products to donate to the North Liberty Community Pantry. We are seeking donations of personal care items including deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, lotion, shampoo and conditioner, pads and tampons and other common toiletries.
Due to this month’s multiple winter weather disruptions and closures, the drive has been extended through January 31. Find an NLYC donation box and drop off items at the following locations in North Liberty during regular business hours:
Hills Bank
590 W. Forevergreen Rd.
Iowa LEAP
70 Circle Dr, Suite D
MidwestOne Bank
465 Hwy 965 A
North Liberty Community Center
(boxes available at the Library and the Rec Center)
520 W. Cherry St.
Area students are also invited to bring items to the NLYC donation boxes at CCA High School, Liberty High School, and Regina Junior/Senior High.
Nov. 17, 2023 – Jan. 18, 2024
We want to hear from you! The North Liberty Youth Council would like to gain more insight into what the youth of North Liberty are impacted by and care about. If you are a junior high or high school student, please fill out our youth survey. Youth who complete our survey will be eligible to win one of five $10 gift cards. Winners will be selected at random and notified on Friday, Jan. 19.
2023
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6-7:30pm
North Liberty Library, FREE
Are you a teen who’s curious about how local and state government work? Do you have questions for your representatives? Visit the North Liberty Library for pizza and conversation with local politicians. Speakers will include Ruthina Malone (ICCSD School Board President), Amy Nielsen (Iowa House of Representatives), Erek Sittig (North Liberty City Council Member), two members of the North Liberty Youth Council and an Iowa State Senator.
Saturday, Aug. 19, 8pm
Centennial Park, FREE
Join the North Liberty Youth Council for a free outdoor screening of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The movie will start just after sunset (right around 8:00 p.m.). This screening is especially for teens, but people of all ages are welcome to attend. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and meet us there! Free snacks provided.
Saturday, July 29, 10am-2:30pm
North Liberty Community Center, FREE
High school students will learn how to develop healthy habits, manage stress, build resilience and enhance self-esteem, and well as completing QPR training, which refers to Question, Persuade and Refer, the three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. This program is presented by the City of North Liberty in partnership with Better Way Forward, The Big O Foundation, I’m Glad You Stayed Project, the North Liberty Youth Council and United Action for Youth.