Event List

Join us for one of our book discussions focusing on The Feather Detective by Chris Sweeney. Engage with fellow readers as we explore its themes, characters, and the reasons why it was chosen as the 2026 Coronado Community READ. 

This year's course will feature poems by state poets laureate.

Construct, craft, and create at our twice-monthly S.T.E.A.M. activity for teens! This in-person program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm.

Coronado Community READ Teen Event

Come join the Library every second Thursday at 11am! Little Explorers will provide hands on activities to promote early childhood development and sensory skills. Geared towards babies- 4 years old with a parent or caregiver.

The Library hosts open chess play on the second Thursday of every month between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. in the Winn Room.

Junior Volunteers meet every week to plan and prepare for events that they would like to put on for the community. This is your chance to decide what kind of community service you would like to do and how you would like to get involved.

How do scientists identify a species from a single feather fragment? Phil Unitt from the San Diego Natural History Museum will share the history and modern applications of the museum's bird collection.

Come enjoy a fun Preschool story time with Ms. Natalie! Enjoy songs, stories, and yoga in the Children's area. This story time has a rotating weekly theme and is geared towards children aged 3-5 years old. 

It's Tween Takeover at the library!* Drop by the second Friday of the month for a tween takeover including but not limited to... crafts, snacks, flicks, games, and more!

Join the Coronado Public Library as we welcome the La Jolla Playhouse’s Performance Outreach Program (POP) team for a performance of Colorín, Colorado!

This free event is first come, first seated. 

Saturday Art Class for Kids takes place twice a month. **ARTIST INFO TBA*

This class is for ages 5 through age 12. Materials will be provided. Please make sure kids are dressed in clothing they can get messy.

The purpose of the 2026 Rotary Youth Instrumental Music Competition is to determine and recognize the 14-18 year old student musicians demonstrating the highest level of instrumental excellence in talent, training and love for music.

Join the Library for Baby Storytime followed by baby play time! Baby Storytime is for babies and their caregivers to develop early literacy skills through songs, rhymes and repetition.

Drop-In to get tech help from a librarian. Don't forget your device!

The Coronado Public Library's Mystery Book club will meet regularly on the 3rd Monday of each month. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is encouraged but not required. 

Some rainbows are warm and sunny, and some are icy! 

This Makers Monday, use ice paint to create your own icy rainbow for St. Patrick's Day. 

Join Ms. Natalie for Toddler Storytime Tuesday at 11 am. Enjoy finger plays, stories, and songs in this engaging storytime with a weekly theme. Perfect for ages 2-4 but all children and adults are welcome. 

In the month of March, we’re celebrating our 10th annual Coronado Community READ selection The Feather Detective. Check out the kids companion selection: Birds by Kevin Henkes.

Join us for one of our book discussions focusing on The Feather Detective by Chris Sweeney. Engage with fellow readers as we explore its themes, characters, and the reasons why it was chosen as the 2026 Coronado Community READ. 

This history play chronicles the political turmoil in England, focusing on the power struggles among nobles, the rise of the Duke of York, and the rebellion led by Jack Cade.

Join the book discussion of The Secret Language of Birds, this year's Coronado Community Read Teen selection. Snacks provided! 

Play board games and video games, and snack with friends! 

Participate in the Library's March Madness Mario Kart Tournament! Compete in a March Madness style Mario Kart Competition! Advance through the bracket to win a CASH PRIZE.

See Cynthia d’Aprix Sweeney as she discusses and signs her new book, Lake Effect, in conversation with Madhushree Ghosh. A witty, insightful novel about love, desire, and the complicated bond between mothers and da