Chess Butterflies is an all-girls chess club for elementary school aged children. Chess Butterflies goal is to inspire and encourage young girls to become confident chess players! Why? Because the sport is so male-dominated, there is a lack of representation for young girls to look up to. We strive to create an environment where girls […]
Summer Reading Challenges for all ages start today. May 31 - August 1, find our Summer Reading Challenges on Beanstack! Log your reading on the web or download the Beanstack app. For CHILDREN (babies-6th graders) Read, try something new, earn rewards, and prevent the summer slide! Prizes will include books, a summer reading t-shirt sponsored […]
Build School-readiness skills at this program planned for preschoolers on Tuesdays in the Storytime Room. Bring a friend or two!
Join us for a Summer of Hitchcock, a free movie series showing Hitchcock classics on a number of Thursday evenings throughout the summer. The Lady Vanishes (1938) A young English tourist in eastern Europe discovers that her elderly traveling companion has disappeared from their train. When fellow passengers deny ever having seen the elderly lady, […]
The Coralville Public Library will be an early voting location, for the June 7 Primary Election, on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Find election information and other early voting locations on the Johnson County Election Page: https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/june-7-2022-primary-election.
Enjoy a fabulously fun art experience at the library. Join Bob Ross (aka Sierra) and follow along as she guides us to paint our canvas into a beautiful masterpiece. All materials and snacks provided. For teens grades 7-12. Registration required. Limit 20. Registration for June events opens May 31. Call 319-248-1850 or visit the Library […]
We’ll read beyond the beaten path and “travel” to places around the globe! We’ll meet outside if weather permits; if not, we’ll be in the Storytime Room.
Stop by the library and pick up your June Teen Craft Kit. This is for 7th – 12th graders only. Limited supplies available. All materials and instructions provided to make a felt raccoon patch. Available starting Wednesday, June 8 at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.
'It’s a Mystery' is a mystery book discussion group that has met at the Coralville Public Library for over twenty years. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am in Meeting Room A and on Zoom. Email mjorgensen@coralville.org for the Zoom link. You are welcome to join in any time. Come […]
Join us for a magic show with Mikayla Oz and prepare to be amazed! You may recognize Mikayla from her many appearances on YouTube and TV, including “Penn & Teller: Try This At Home.” During her magic show, you can expect to see things appear, vanish, and float. This show for all ages also includes […]
Activities will be available in the Storytime Room from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Drop in anytime and experiment!
Food is everywhere! Are you interested in learning how to identify some of the edible plants that surround us? This fun and engaging walk will start at the library and be led by Hai Huynh, Community Projects Coordinator at the Coralville Community Food Pantry, an amateur forager and enthusiastic foodie. At the end of the […]
Engineering Escapades: Come build some simple machines, castles, forts, bridges, or towers with an array of building blocks and toys. We’ll meet on the Library Lawn if weather permits; if not, we’ll be in Meeting Room A.
Elementary-aged children are invited to join New York artist and author Michael Albert for a hands-on collage workshop. Michael is famous for making collage artwork from cereal boxes and more. His work has been described as a cross between pop art, cubism, and recycling. During this two-hour program, participants will listen to a presentation by […]
Join New York artist and author Michael Albert for a hands-on collage workshop. Michael is famous for making collage artworks from cereal boxes and other printed cardboard consumer brand packages. His work has been described as a cross between pop art, cubism, and recycling. During this two-hour program, participants will listen to a presentation by […]
Pick up a free craft kit at the Children's desk Wednesday, June 15, through Sunday. Available while supplies last. Preschool & Kindergarten: Binoculars This kit includes cardboard tubes, yarn, and other supplies to make pretend binoculars! Pick one up at the Children’s Desk while supplies last. Grades 1-6: Letters from Camp This kit includes stationery, […]
Novel Conversations is a book group that alternates between classic novels and more recent works of fiction and nonfiction. Participants are welcome to come to all the meetings or just those that sound interesting. Multiple copies of each book are available for checkout in the library and are, whenever possible, made available in large print, […]
Get your kebab on! Join us for a Free Community Meal on the Library Lawn. All are welcome to enjoy a delicious meal curated and prepared by an amazing team of community chefs. The meal will be held on the front lawn of the Coralville Public Library, complete with music and activities for all ages […]
Join us and have some fun with two of our favorite crafts; Perler Beads & Shrinky Dinks! You can create keychains, pins, earrings, fun designs, and anything else you can think to make! Snacks will be available while you craft. For teens grades 7-12.
Join us beyond the beaten path at F.W. Kent Park! Enjoy the outdoors as you listen to stories and songs about nature. Storytime will be at the Whip-Poor-Will Shelter across from the Conservation Education Center.
Learn the basics of kayaking on Kent Park Lake! Kayaks, PFDs (life jackets), and instruction provided. While kayaking, we’ll explore for wildlife and cool plants in the lake’s ecosystem. No prior experience needed. Students should wear clothes and sandals/shoes that can get wet, and should have sunscreen and bring a hat, sunglasses, or other sun […]
Stop by the Circulation desk to pick up a free Craft to Go kit for adults. June kits make a sand art mandala. Craft to Go kits become available on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Available while supplies last.
Join Chicago's Little Miss Ann for a fun, upbeat, interactive family concert that'll have your kids clapping, jumping, dancing, and singing! Ann Torralba is a former Chicago Public School teacher, an instructor at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music, and a first generation Filipina-American. This event will be inside in Schwab Auditorium.
Join us for a Summer of Hitchcock, a free movie series showing Hitchcock classics on a number of Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Rope (1948) This Hitchcock film was based on a play that was inspired by the infamous true crime of Leopold and Loeb. In the film, two men attempt to prove they’ve committed […]
Hey, 4th-6th graders, looking for a place to talk about your favorite books? Join us around the campfire. We’ll bring the snacks, you bring one or two book titles to share.
Join us in the air conditioning and watch Camp Rock on the big screen. At a music camp for gifted teens, a popular teen idol overhears a girl singing and sets out to find who the talented voice belongs to. What he doesn’t know is that the girl is actually a camp kitchen worker with […]
Outdoor Detective: What plants are growing? Which animals live close by? Nature leaves clues everywhere about the world under your feet and above your head. Take a closer look; come be a nature detective and discover why being outside can be so much fun! We’ll meet on the Library Lawn if weather permits; if not, […]
Head out on a 1-mile night hike. Listen for owls, frogs, and other nocturnal animals, and immerse yourself in the magic of a firefly-filled forest! Participants should wear sturdy closed-toed shoes or hiking boots. Students can bring a flashlight or headlamp if desired, but we will use them only for emergencies as we practice using […]
Join us for a Summer of Hitchcock, a free movie series showing Hitchcock classics on a number of Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Rear Window (1954) A professional photographer (played by Jimmy Stewart) temporarily bound to a wheelchair spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village apartment window when he becomes convinced that one of […]
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