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CORALVILLE — In a typical year, computers at the Coralville Public Library are accessed by patrons up to 35,000 times.Library Director Alison Ames Galstad said Coralville residents need the internet to fill out government paperwork, apply for jobs, create an email address or stay in touch with loved ones — but not everyone has internet access at home.“There is definitely a segment of the population that does not have reliable internet at home,” she said.To better serve those without internet access, the library in the last year purchased 20 Wi-Fi hot spots that patrons can take home, allowing them to access the internet in their residences.