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“Down to the Bone” Caitlin Rother and the McStay Family Murders

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Join us for an evening of true crime and investigative insight as New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother discusses her latest book, Down to the Bone, a riveting deep dive into the San Diego-based McStay family murders. This high-profile case captured national attention—featured on the cover of People magazine and in several TV documentaries—and led to the […]

Free

Explore Weird Moons with NASA Ambassadors

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Calling all young astronauts! Join us for a special program with NASA's Solar System Ambassadors, David Narevsky and Lyford Rome. They will teach us about "weird" moons and other unusual objects in space, both in and outside of our solar system. Activity to follow!

Free

Callooh Callay! A Brillig Look At Wonderland Through A University Looking Glass

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Join Linda Cassady for a journey into the literary wonderland of Charles Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, through the treasured Cassady Carroll Collection of University of Southern California's Special Collections. This engaging lecture explores how a remarkable book collection has inspired students to discover the genius behind Alice's adventures, transforming some into artists in […]

Free

Foamy Fun with Dynamite Dave

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Dynamite Dave is back again for some foamy fun! Enjoy the end of summer with some non-toxic and hypoallergenic foam! For the third year in a row the library invites you and your family for this fun event. Bathing suits highly recommended, goggles suggested but not necessary!

Free

Special Mystery Book Club: A History of Mystery with Bryan Plank

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Join us for a special session of Mystery Book Club with guest speaker Bryan Plank, who will take us through a brief history of the genre and discuss some of the formative historic mysteries. Bryan first started reading mysteries in elementary school with the Sherlock Holmes stories and novels. What really connected him to the […]

Free

Summer on the Strand: Storytelling with Aunt Li-Anne

Silver Strand Youth Center 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, United States

Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 am all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick […]

Free

Write Your Story: Memoir 101

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced […]

Free

Pirates of the Sea with Richard Lederer

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Union Tribune columnist and International Punster of the Year Richard Lederer will unlock a treasure chest of pirate jokes and riddles. Dr. Lederer will also reveal the origins of nautical words and phrases. Learn what happened when Bluebeard fell into the Red Sea, why pirates wear earrings, and more, as you laugh your way though […]

Free

An Evening with Beatriz Williams

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

The Coronado Public Library welcomes Beatriz Williams, New York Times and internationally bestselling author, for a talk and book signing featuring her latest novel, Under the Stars. Known for her richly detailed and emotionally resonant historical fiction, Williams has captivated readers around the world with nineteen acclaimed novels, including collaborations with authors Karen White and Lauren […]

Free

An Evening with Clare Leslie Hall

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick’s, is proud to host bestselling author Clare Leslie Hall. She'll discuss her new novel Broken Country — her U.S. debut and a […]

Free

Strega Nonna Pasta Party

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Strega Nonna turns 50 this year, so we are throwing her a pasta party! Complete with a reading of the beloved children's book Strega Nonna, a magic pasta pot, and pasta for all!

Free

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