“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers’ foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement.
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Saturday mornings are for investigation! Elementary aged children and parents/guardians/ care-givers are invited to participate in a STEAM project that they will work on individually or with others.
Participants will be encouraged to share their findings or work with the group. We will also celebrate the scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and artists who inspired today’s project.
Saturday, March 7 – Coding: Computer Logic with LEGOS
Saturday, March 14 – Art: Mobius Strips
Saturday, March 28 – Circuitry: Light Up Cards
Saturday, April 11 – Forensics: Techniques for Solving a Case
Saturday, April 18 – Chemistry: Bath Bomb Science
Saturday, April 25 – Botany: Plant Life
Saturday, May 9 – Film: Stop Motion with Lego*
Saturday, May 16 – Aerodynamics: Paper Airplane Physics
Saturday, May 23 – Acoustics: Building Sound Waves
* The library has some tablets for individuals without a smartphone or tablet, but participants who own these devices are encouraged to bring them for use. The FREE app used is Stop Motion Studio. Consider downloading this on your own device before the program. Thank you!
We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!
Families spend time together listening to stories, music, and poems.
Programs last approximately 30 minutes.
Calling all nature explorers! Join us once a month as we explore nature through hands-on-projects and stories. Some activities will involve going outside, weather permitting.
Be sure to wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather we will be having as well as clothing that you can get messy in.
January: Animal Tracks
February: V-Day Activities: heart scavenger hunt and/or snowball fight, homemade pet toys for CVHS
March: Plants & Birds, grow a seed and/or make a bird feeder to take home
Families spend time together listening to stories, music, and poems.
Programs last approximately 30 minutes.
Families spend time together listening to stories, music, and poems.
Programs last approximately 30 minutes.
Join Coralville Public Library staff on Facebook Live for stories about communicating through writing.
Program lasts approximately 30 minutes, and will be available for a limited time on Facebook.
Families spend time together listening to stories, music, and poems.
Programs last approximately 30 minutes.
Families spend time together listening to stories, music, and poems.
Programs last approximately 30 minutes.
