Climate Fest: Resilience Hub Hang Out at The Bike Library

Resilience Hubs are community-centered spaces that offer support based on neighborhood needs. Unlike emergency shelters, they operate year-round to build long-term community strength but can also provide key services during community disaster and recovery efforts. Last year, Iowa City embarked on a planning process in collaboration with two community organizations, the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and the Bike Library, to envision the unique role each might play as a Resilience Hub. This year, both have begun implementing those plans, with solar panels installed at the Bike Library and emergency power generators on the way for NCJC.

You can learn more about Resilience Hubs and future plans at the Bike Library on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 5-8 p.m. While there, get started on your own home preparedness kit with an assortment of free supplies to take with you, pick up one of the Resilience Hub zines created by Neighborhood Centers staff and Bike Library volunteers, and check out the new rooftop solar array. Leave inspired to help make Iowa City more ready for disruptions like extreme weather events.

Take a free bus to this event! Routes 1 and 13 have stops near Gilbert Court.

Looking for another reason to visit the Bike Library?

On Sunday, Sept. 20, riders participating in the annual Farm Cycle fundraiser, which highlights local food resources and area bike routes, will depart from the Bike Library for the ride. Iowa City’s Climate Action and Outreach staff will be on hand from 9-10 a.m. with free sunscreen and heat awareness info.