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This event is in the "Senior" group

Coronado Community READ Book Discussion: The Feather Detective

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Coronado Community READ
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Coronado Community READ
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Poetry for the People

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Cultural Arts, Featured, Poetry
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Cultural Arts, Featured, Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teens Create: Paper Bird Painting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Event
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Event
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children 0-5" group

Little Explorers: Rainbow Reveal and Rice Play

11:00am–12:00pm
Children 0-5
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Event
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Children 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Event
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Drop-In Monthly Chess Club for Adults

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Gaming
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Junior Volunteer Meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Civic Engagement, Meeting
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Meeting
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Coronado Community READ
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Drop-In Tech Help

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Technology Class, Workshop
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop

Library App. Workshop

The Library has several apps you can use to get eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eComics, and even an app to learn a new language. Come find out how they work, and don’t forget to bring your device!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children 0-5" group

Coronado Community Read Preschool Storytime: Feathered Friends

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Children 0-5
Storytime
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

 

This event is in the "Children 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Takeover: Paint and Sip

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children 6-11, Teen
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Arts, Featured
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Arts, Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Children 6-11" group

La Jolla Playhouse 2026 POP Tour: Colorín, Colorado

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children 6-11
Performance
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Children 6-11
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Saturday Art for Kids!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Rotary Youth Instrumental Music Semi-Finals

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Performance, Reception
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Program Type: Performance, Reception
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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Free And Open

This event is in the "Adult" group

Drop-In Tech Help

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Technology Class
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

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

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Free And Open

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Mystery Book Club: Daisy Darker

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Book Club, Discussion
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Makers Monday: Icy Rainbows

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children 0-5" group

Toddler Storytime: St. Patrick's Day

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Children 0-5
Storytime
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tinker Tuesday: Bird Feeders

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Coronado Community READ, STEAM Event
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Coronado Community READ, STEAM Event
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Free And Open

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Coronado Community READ Book Discussion: The Feather Detective

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Coronado Community READ
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Coronado Community READ
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Coronado Community READ Teen Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Coronado Community READ, Discussion
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Coronado Community READ, Discussion
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Games and Grub: Mario Kart Tournament

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Gaming
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

An Evening with Cynthia d’Aprix Sweeney

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Senior
Author Event
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

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