Upcoming Events

Check out the upcoming events, meetings, activities, and performances at the City of Coralville. Highlights for the next two weeks include:

• Family Storytime (February 2)
• Kids Create (February 7)
• Meetings: Planning & Zoning Commission (February 6), City Council (February 12)
• Coffee & Crafts (February 7)
• Tommy: Behind the Scenes (February 13)

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Help Plan for the Future of Bicycling in Coralville – and Beyond

Share input about facilities, policies, and programs that impact local bicycling

Tuesday, February 12 | 6:00-7:30 pm

Whether you bike year round or only occasionally, your input about local bicycling conditions can help set a foundation to make area bicycling safer and easier in Johnson County.

The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County will host a public meeting at the Coralville Public Library to get feedback about opportunities for better connectivity between metro communities and to the county trail system. Biking

Cold Temperatures Prompt Trash & Recycling Collection Delay

Blame it on the polar vortex

Due to extremely cold temperatures, trash and recycling is being picked up one day later than usual for Wednesday and Thursday routes.

Wednesday routes are picked up on Thursday, January 31, and Thursday routes will be picked up on Friday, February 1.  The forecast shows the arctic air subsiding, and regular pickup resumes on February 4. Trash & recycling collection

City Budget Information

Presentation of proposed budget

Tuesday, February 12 | 6:30 pm

The proposed budget for the City’s next fiscal year will be presented on Tuesday, February 12, at 6:30 pm at the City Council meeting in City Hall.
 
Join us in person, watch live on Mediacom 118-8 or online, catch a rebroadcast, or stream the video later. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the budget at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 26.
 
Look for detailed budget information in the spring Connection, scheduled to reach mailboxes in mid-February.

On Stage at the Center for the Performing Arts

Theatre community connection

Tuesday, February 4 | 7:30 pm

Join the cast of The Who's Tommy and a panel of experts for an open conversation about Tommy’s story and the real-life impact child abuse has on a person and a community. Located in Schwab Auditorium at the Coralville Public Library.

APPLESEED!

Tuesday, February 5 | 7:00 pm

Eulenspiegel Puppets performs a brand-new story about Johnny Appleseed's true adventures and his relationships with the settlers, the Native Americans, and the animals and plants around him

The Who's Tommy: In Concert

February 15-17

Presented by City Circle Acting Company. Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, this is an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit.

What's on stage

What's Happening at the Library

Kick off a month of reading

Thursday, January 31 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm & 4:00-6:00 pm

Winter Adult Reading Month kicks off with cookies and cocoa! Sign up, read just three books during February, and enter for a chance to win bookstore gift certificates, New Pi Co-op gift cards, or a tablet. Kickoff

Find bargains at the library book sale

Friday, February 1 | 1:30-5:30 pm
Saturday, February 2 | 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Hundreds of newly donated books are for sale at bargain prices, hosted by the Friends of the Coralville Public Library. Book sale

LitFlicks: Crazy Rich Asians

Thursday, February 7 | 6:00 pm

Based on the global bestseller by Kevin Kwan, this romantic comedy follows a native New Yorker to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. Refreshments, including fresh popcorn, will be provided. Free film

It’s a Mystery: Tornado Weather by Deborah E. Kennedy

Wednesday, February 13 | 10:00 am

In a small town, a five-year-old girl goes missing. Everyone has a theory, and with each chapter a different character tries to solve the mystery. Mystery discussion