Coralville Public Library
Mission Statement
The Coralville Public Library is a community center serving a diverse population as a resource for leisure, knowledge and learning. Library programs and services are provided equitably in an atmosphere that is friendly, responsive, comfortable and accessible. The Coralville Public Library champions every person’s right to information and resources.
Faces of the Library
Karen Stierler
Teen Services Librarian
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Our YA collection
Sara Glenn
Youth Services Coordinator
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Our Storytimes
Ellen Alexander
Assistant Director
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Access to electronic resources
Mike Jorgensen
Adult Services Librarian
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Our Movies & Book Groups
Iowa Writers Library
The Iowa Writers’ Library, maintained by the Coralville Public Library, is a 1,000 square-foot treasure that houses approximately 800 books written by former students, graduates, and faculty of the nationally renowned Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa. Over 100 authors are represented, including many books that are now out of print. Featured authors include Rita Dove, Jorie Graham, John Irving, Tracy Kidder, Philip Levine, James McPherson, Marilynne Robinson, Jane Smiley, and Wallace Stegner. The library also includes a special section highlighting Pulitzer Prize winning works of authors associated with the Workshop.
Located off the main lobby of the Hyatt Regency Coralville, the library welcomes visitors with comfortable furnishings, a fireplace, and windows overlooking the Iowa River Landing terrace and pond. Books are available for checkout by guests of the hotel, and browsing by visitors to the Iowa River Landing.
In 2013, a series of sculptures, inspired by works from the library, was installed at the Iowa River Landing.
Board of Trustees
The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees meets monthly.
All meetings of the Board are open to the public. Non-Board members who wish to address the Board should request a place on the agenda not later than 24 hours before the time established for the meeting. The request may be directed to the President, the Secretary, or the Library Director.
Statement on Race and Social Justice
Robert Turnquist
President
Board member since 2021.
Lisa Mellecker
Vice-president
Board member since 2022.
Molly Logan
Secretary
Board member since 2023.
Amanda Elkins
Board member since 2018.
Debbie Hatz
Board member since 2003.
Francis X Cretzmeyer
Board member since 2019.
Pat Kenner
Board member since 2019.
