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Coralville Public Library

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1. How can I obtain a library card?

Free library cards are available at the Coralville Public Library public service desks. Residents of Coralville and rural Johnson County, as well as residents of the State of Iowa whose home library participates in the Open Access program, are eligible to get a library card. A photo ID and proof of current address are required to get a library card. Acceptable poof of current address includes a copy of a lease, mail sent to the address, check with address, or any official document with patron’s current address. Children under the age of 14 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian to get a library card. For more information please call the library at 319.248.1850.

2. What bus goes to the library?

A Coralville Transit bus stop is located outside the library. The library is on the Coralville Transit 10th Street route, Saturday and Night route, and Lantern Park bus route. Other Transit routes have stops within two blocks of the library. Transit Routes and Schedules

3. How can I change my online catalog pin number?

To change your online catalog pin number, sign in using your current pin using the My Account tab in the online catalog. Go to "Profile," enter your current pin and desired pin, and click "update." The change should be immediate. Library Online Catalog

4. I forgot my online catalog pin number. How can I reset it?

If you forgot the pin number to access your online catalog account, it must be reset in person at the Coralville Public Library. A photo ID is required. For security reasons, pin numbers are not given out over the phone or via email.

5. Where is the library located?

The Coralville Public Library is located at 1401 5th Street, Coralville, which is the corner of 5th Street and 12th Avenue. Free parking is adjacent to the library in the Town Center Parking facility. Get Directions

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Police Department

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1. What are your office hours?

The Coralville Police Department office is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 7:00 pm. The office is closed on major holidays.

2. What are the parking regulations in the City of Coralville?

Parking is prohibited on the south side of east / west roads and on the east side of north / south roads. There are a few exceptions. Please refer to Chapter 69.08 of the Coralville Code of Ordinances.

In addition, a police officer is authorized to impound a vehicle if it has accumulated three or more parking citations where payment of such is 30 or more days overdue. In addition to the penalties, the owner or driver of the impounded vehicle shall be responsible for the costs of towing and storage. This is addressed in chapter 70.06 of the Coralville Code of Ordinances.

3. Where can I pay a parking ticket?

You can mail the payment to City Hall at:
City of Coralville
1512 7th St.
Coralville, IA 52241

You may also pay it in person at City Hall at the front desk. If you mail it, be sure to include the envelope provided and/or the citation number.

4. Will the Coralville Police Department unlock my car?

Yes, an officer can attempt to unlock your car if you've been locked out. There is no fee for this service, but you will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to the officer attempting to unlock your car. In the event that you are locked out of your car, call the Police Department's routine business line at 319.248.1800. Be prepared to tell the dispatcher your name, where you are, and what kind of car you are locked out of.

5. What should I do if my purse or wallet is lost or stolen?

First, report it to the Department in the jurisdiction in which it was lost or stolen. Second, call all of your credit card companies to cancel your credit cards. Call your bank and notify them that your checkbook was lost or stolen if it was. Then call the following companies and put them on fraud alert for your credit card numbers:

• Equifax: 1.800.525.6285


• Experian: 1.888.EXPERIAN (397.3742)


• Trans Union: 1.800.680.7289


• Social Security Administration Fraud Hotline: 1.800.269.0271

It is a good idea to keep the phone numbers to your credit card companies along with your credit card numbers in a secure location in your home. Then, in the event that your cards are lost or stolen, you will have all of the information you need in order to report it to your companies.

6. Where can I get a copy of a criminal history?

For all criminal history inquiries, you will have to contact the Iowa Department of Public Safety at 515.281.4776 or visit their website.

7. Where do I pay a traffic citation?

You can pay in person at the Johnson County Clerk's Office at:
Johnson County Courthouse
417 S. Clinton St.
Iowa City, IA 52244
(Across the street from the main Post Office)

You can also mail it to the Clerk's Office in the envelope you were given with the citation. If you lost the envelope or were not given one, mail a check or money order along with the appropriate copy of the citation to:
Clerk of District Court
Traffic Violation Office
P.O. Box 2510
Iowa City, IA 52244-2510

8. How do I have an officer check on my house while I'm out of town?

Call the Police Department's routine line at 319.248.1800, and ask for a vacation house check. The dispatcher will want to know your address, the dates you will be gone, who will have access to the house, what cars should be in the driveway, if you have an alarm, and who we should contact in case of an emergency.

9. Is the Coralville Police Department currently hiring?

Call the routine business line at 319.248.1800, and ask to speak with a supervisor or check employment opportunities online.

10. How do I get a copy of a police report?

If you want a copy of an accident report, call the routine business line during office hours at 319.248.1800. There is a $5 fee to obtain a copy of an accident report. Criminal reports are not released to the public without a subpoena.

The Police Department is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

11. How do I register my bicycle through the police department?

Registering your bicycle through the police department will help law enforcement identify your bicycle and the owner in the event your bicycle is lost, stolen, recovered, or involved in an accident.

Bicycle registrations can be done at the Coralville Police Department anytime during our normal business hours (7:30 am – 7:00 pm). The cost is $.50 per bicycle and you will need to have the following information with you at the time of registration:
- Make & Model
- Serial Number
- Number of Speeds
- Wheel size
- Frame type (single bar, double bar, female)
- Color
- Name, address, and phone number of licensee