Have you ever wanted to learn how to break codes? Join us at the library where we will learn about how to encrypt and decrypt common ciphers and codes. At the end, test your skills for the chance to win a prize. For teens 6-12 grades.
Join us for a free community Chat’n Chai on Tuesdays, from 10:00-11:30 am, in the Library Café. Hosted by the Coralville Public Library and Samira Abdalla, Coralville’s Community Resource Navigator.
Books, songs, and rhymes about gardening and nature! After storytime make a bee craft using recycled egg cartons. This program is best suited to preschoolers & kindergartners.
On Tuesdays this summer enjoy lunch with a side of literature! Eat a free lunch at the Coralville Community Food Pantry followed by a read-aloud at 12:30 with the Coralville Public Library. Lunch will be served at the Coralville Community Food Pantry Tuesday through Friday, 11:30-1:00, to children ages 18 and younger.
Beat the heat at the library with an afternoon movie. We’ll pop the popcorn!
Picture books are for everybody and so is Family Storytime! Making reading and language fun is the best way to ensure children will be readers. Come enjoy! Located in the Storytime Room, this program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Every other Monday, visit the Book Bike during the Iowa children's Museum's ICM2GO event at Coralville Central Park. The Coralville Public Library Book Bike takes the library out into the community from May – October! When you spot the Book Bike out in Coralville stop by to check out books, sign up for a library […]
Do you like to paint? If so, join us for a fabulously fun art experience at the library. Follow along as Luke guides us to paint our canvas into a beautiful masterpiece. All materials and snacks provided. For teens 7-12 grades. Registration required. Call or stop by the Circulation desk starting June 23 to register.
Need time to write? Want to meet other writers? Join us for Come Write In for dedicated writing and social sprints.  Bring something to write with and a project, story, poem, or homework to work on. All ages welcome! Come Write In meets regularly twice a month on Monday evenings in the Library Board Room.
Join us for a free community Chat’n Chai on Tuesdays, from 10:00-11:30 am, in the Library Café. Hosted by the Coralville Public Library and Samira Abdalla, Coralville’s Community Resource Navigator.
Books, songs, and rhymes all about the ocean! After storytime make a jellyfish craft using recycled containers. This program is best suited to preschoolers & kindergartners.
On Tuesdays this summer enjoy lunch with a side of literature! Eat a free lunch at the Coralville Community Food Pantry followed by a read-aloud at 12:30 with the Coralville Public Library. Lunch will be served at the Coralville Community Food Pantry Tuesday through Friday, 11:30-1:00, to children ages 18 and younger.
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 […]
Guests from the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will bring their traveling touch tank. Participants will learn about sharks, including some common misconceptions, and how to help with conservation efforts. This program is for children going into 1st-6th grade.
The Antelope Lending Library in partnership with the Coralville Public Library provides fees-free book check-out and activities to neighborhood residents of all ages at their weekly stop in Western Hills during the summer. This stop is open to all in our community.
Visit the Book Bike in the Boston Way Neighborhood on the 2nd Thursday of the month. The Coralville Public Library Book Bike takes the library out into the community from May – October! When you spot the Book Bike out in Coralville stop by to check out books, sign up for a library card, and […]
Hey, 5th and 6th graders! Chill at the library and enjoy snacks while reading a book of your choice. Toward the end of the hour, librarians will booktalk a few titles.
Join us in the Discovery Corner to learn basic bookbinding techniques with Andrew Wittenmyer. Go home with your own handmade journal.
Picture books are for everybody and so is Family Storytime! Making reading and language fun is the best way to ensure children will be readers. Come enjoy! Located in the Storytime Room, this program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
In a reading slump and need a good book to pull you out? Attend Let’s Talk Books to get some great recommendations from your peers and TAB members. Snacks provided. For teens 7-12 grades.
Join us for a free community Chat’n Chai on Tuesdays, from 10:00-11:30 am, in the Library Café. Hosted by the Coralville Public Library and Samira Abdalla, Coralville’s Community Resource Navigator.
Books, songs, and rhymes about play and imagination. After storytime build and create with cardboard! This program is best suited to preschoolers & kindergartners.
On Tuesdays this summer enjoy lunch with a side of literature! Eat a free lunch at the Coralville Community Food Pantry followed by a read-aloud at 12:30 with the Coralville Public Library. Lunch will be served at the Coralville Community Food Pantry Tuesday through Friday, 11:30-1:00, to children ages 18 and younger.
Pick up a free Craft to Go for adults and teens at the Circulation Desk. Kits make sand art. Available while supplies last. Free Craft to Go kits are available monthly on the 3rd Wednesday.
Pick up a free Take & Make craft for kids at the Children’s desk. Available while supplies last. Preschool & Kindergarten: Whale-y Cute! This kit includes materials to make an egg carton whale. Pick one up at the Children’s Desk while supplies last. Grades 1-6: Super Spinner This kit includes materials to make a pinwheel. […]
Design a butterfly with crayon shavings and use an iron to melt the colors together, creating a beautiful piece of art. This program is for children going into 1st-6th grade.
The Antelope Lending Library in partnership with the Coralville Public Library provides fees-free book check-out and activities to neighborhood residents of all ages at their weekly stop in Western Hills during the summer. This stop is open to all in our community.
Join us for Craft & Chat in the Library’s Community Café on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Bring a craft to work on; we’ll bring tea and cookies. Everyone is welcome at this free monthly event!
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 […]
Hey, 5th and 6th graders! Chill at the library and enjoy snacks while reading a book of your choice. Toward the end of the hour, librarians will booktalk a few titles.
Picture books are for everybody and so is Family Storytime! Making reading and language fun is the best way to ensure children will be readers. Come enjoy! Located in the Storytime Room, this program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Every other Monday, visit the Book Bike during the Iowa children's Museum's ICM2GO event at Coralville Central Park. The Coralville Public Library Book Bike takes the library out into the community from May – October! When you spot the Book Bike out in Coralville stop by to check out books, sign up for a library […]
Come join us for an afternoon of fun writing prompts, games, and getting to know other young authors in the community! For teens 7-12 grades.
Need time to write? Want to meet other writers? Join us for Come Write In for dedicated writing and social sprints.  Bring something to write with and a project, story, poem, or homework to work on. All ages welcome! Come Write In meets regularly twice a month on Monday evenings in the Library Board Room.
Join us for a free community Chat’n Chai on Tuesdays, from 10:00-11:30 am, in the Library Café. Hosted by the Coralville Public Library and Samira Abdalla, Coralville’s Community Resource Navigator.
Join our guests for a free dance class that introduces movement, balance, and basic steps to young children.
On Tuesdays this summer enjoy lunch with a side of literature! Eat a free lunch at the Coralville Community Food Pantry followed by a read-aloud at 12:30 with the Coralville Public Library. Lunch will be served at the Coralville Community Food Pantry Tuesday through Friday, 11:30-1:00, to children ages 18 and younger.
Join our guest from Johnson County Conservation and meet a few reptile ambassadors, including a snake and a turtle. Participants will learn the basics of these animals’ natural history. This program is for children going into 1st-6th grade.
The Antelope Lending Library in partnership with the Coralville Public Library provides fees-free book check-out and activities to neighborhood residents of all ages at their weekly stop in Western Hills during the summer. This stop is open to all in our community.
Join us and learn the fun and accessible soprano recorder. Everyone will receive a free recorder and a comprehensive quick start on their journey. For teens 6-12 grades. Registration required. Call or stop by the Circulation desk starting June 23 to register.
Visit the Book Bike at the Coralville Community Food Pantry on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month. The Coralville Public Library Book Bike takes the library out into the community from May – October! When you spot the Book Bike out in Coralville stop by to check out books, sign up for […]
Picture books are for everybody and so is Family Storytime! Making reading and language fun is the best way to ensure children will be readers. Come enjoy! Located in the Storytime Room, this program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Join us and have some fun with one of your favorite crafts! You can create key chains, jewelry or just some fun designs. Snacks provided! For teens 7-12 grades.
Join us for a free community Chat’n Chai on Tuesdays, from 10:00-11:30 am, in the Library Café. Hosted by the Coralville Public Library and Samira Abdalla, Coralville’s Community Resource Navigator.
Books, songs, and rhymes about the water cycle! After storytime make a rain stick using recycled materials. This program is best suited to preschoolers & kindergartners.
On Tuesdays this summer enjoy lunch with a side of literature! Eat a free lunch at the Coralville Community Food Pantry followed by a read-aloud at 12:30 with the Coralville Public Library. Lunch will be served at the Coralville Community Food Pantry Tuesday through Friday, 11:30-1:00, to children ages 18 and younger.
Summer Reading Challenges for all ages end July 31! Turn in your paper reading logs at the library by 7:00 pm or log your reading on Beanstack by midnight to be entered into our prize drawings. Teens! get your log in by the 30th to be entered into the prize drawings. Completion prizes can be […]
Make your own BINGO board and play a few rounds to take home a prize! This program is for children going into 1st-6th grade.
The Antelope Lending Library in partnership with the Coralville Public Library provides fees-free book check-out and activities to neighborhood residents of all ages at their weekly stop in Western Hills during the summer. This stop is open to all in our community.
Teen Summer Reading participants who have completed at least one level or more are invited to come celebrate the end of the summer reading challenge! We’ll have games, prizes and food! Grand Prize winners will be announced. You do not need to be present to win.
Come out for a Friends of the Coralville Public Library Book Sale! Find a selection of fiction, non-fiction, CDs, and DVDs. No prices. It's a pay what you want, free will donation sale. Are you a Friends Member? Join us for a Friends Membership event on Thursday before the sale. Watch your email for details. […]
The Coralville Public Library Foundation will be selling local art prints and stained glass in the lower level of the Library during the August book sale. All proceeds benefit the Coralville Public Library.
Come out for a Friends of the Coralville Public Library Book Sale! Find a selection of fiction, non-fiction, CDs, and DVDs. No prices. It's a pay what you want, free will donation sale. Are you a Friends Member? Join us for a Friends Membership event on Thursday before the sale. Watch your email for details. […]
The Coralville Public Library Foundation will be selling local art prints and stained glass in the lower level of the Library during the August book sale. All proceeds benefit the Coralville Public Library.
Join spinners and weavers from the Iowa City Area Craft Guild for free fiber demonstrations. The public is welcome to watch these artisans at their craft, ask questions, and try it out for themselves. All ages welcome! First four Saturdays in August at the Annie Gill Craft Table.
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