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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.

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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

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

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers Support Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult, Senior
Discussion, Health
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Discussion, Health
Event Details:

This in-person meeting is for care partners actively caring for individuals with memory loss. Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month and led by a trained facilitator from Alzheimer's San Diego.

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

Musical Fun with Nightingale Music

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Children 0-5
Music, Storytime
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

This week, enjoy a special musical hour Nightingale Music! We'll play with lollipop drums, rainbow scarves, tambourines, maracas and more.

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 "Children 0-5" group
This event is in the "Children 6-11" group

Lie Detectors & Tall Tales

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children 0-5, Children 6-11
Coronado Community READ, Performance
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Children 0-5, Children 6-11
Program Type: Coronado Community READ, Performance
Event Details:

As a part of this year's Coronado Community READ, kids of all ages are invited to an exciting and interactive storytelling show that asks the big question: When is it okay to lie?

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

Preschool 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:

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

Coronado Community READ Event: At Your Fingerprints Forensic Science Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Coronado Community READ
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Coronado Community READ
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will provide a brief overview of the forensic science disciplines with a focus on fingerprint analysis.

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

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children 6-11, Teen
Gaming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Ruby Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club for students aged 8-13. Beginners welcome! Registration required. 

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

San Diego Storytelling Festival

All Day
Adult, Senior, All Ages
Featured, Performance, Workshop
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Performance, Workshop
Event Details:

It’s back! The Storytellers of San Diego return to the Coronado Public Library for a full day celebrating the art of storytelling—and everyone is welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

CIFF Student Classics Film Series: Shane

1:30pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Cultural Arts, Discussion, Movies
Library Branch: Coronado Public Library
Room: Winn Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Arts, Discussion, Movies
Event Details:

2026 is the 5th season of the Coronado Island Film Festival's Educational Classic Film Series, a cinematic cultural literacy program intended to introduce middle school and high school students to the art of film as it was developed by the acknowl