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53rd Annual Spring Book Fair by Friends of the Coronado Library

Library Lawn, Coronado Public Library 640 orange, Coronado, CA, United States

Book lovers, mark your calendars! The Friends of the Coronado Public Library proudly present the 53rd Annual Spring Book Fair, a one day event, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10am to 4pm, outside in front of the Library. The Spring Book Fair is a beloved community tradition offering thousands of books across every genre, […]

An Evening with Bernhard Schlink, Bestselling Author of “The Reader”

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

In his only San Diego appearance, German author Bernhard Schlink will be sharing his new title, The Granddaughter. An "unflinching look at the neo-Nazi movement and the compromises people make out of love" according to Publishers Weekly, it's a fascinating new novel by the man who wrote The Reader.  This event is free and open to the public. Seating […]

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Best of the Best Book Club: “Winter in Sokcho” by Elisa Shua Dusapin

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

The Coronado Public Library's Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is not required to attend. For our April meeting, we will discuss the 2021 National Book Award winner Winter […]

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Earth Month Book Signing with Children’s Book Author

Fair Trade Decor 828 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Visit with local author, Marianne Blackstone Tabner, in celebration of Earth Month as she holds a book signing for "Taking Turns" on Sunday, April 27 from 2 to 4 pm […]

FITT for Life: How to Make Healthy Living Work for You

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

Healthy living doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with figuring out what actually matters, staying consistent, or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, this interactive session will […]

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The Power of Story: A Conversation with Asian American Pacific Islander Authors

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

Join the Library and Adventures by the Book for a special author event in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month! New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi, TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen, Sarah Ahn, debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton, and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris will all be […]

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Alice: Illustrating Wonderland Opening Reception

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

Celebrating 160 Years of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Step into a world of imagination at the opening exhibit of Alice: Illustrating Wonderland! Join us as we celebrate 160 years of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale with a stunning collection of 160 uniquely illustrated editions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Meet talented artists from our Wonderland Art Contest, enjoy […]

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“Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress: A Coronado Cold Case” – Virtual Book Talk

One candy heiress, two bullets, and three suspects. Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave through the community. The granddaughter of Jujubes and Jujyfruits creator Henry Heide, Ruth […]

Meet Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

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

The Coronado Library is thrilled to announce that children's author Mac Barnett (Triangle,  Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Mac Undercover), will appear in person on Tuesday, May 20. Starting […]

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An Evening with Author Carl Hiaasen

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

Join us for an unforgettable evening with bestselling author Carl Hiaasen as he discusses his latest wild ride with Dean Nelson, Fever Beach. In true Carl Hiaasen fashion, the book kicks off with a rainy-day hitchhiker pickup and spirals into a hilarious, razor-sharp romp through Florida’s most absurd corners. It's a wild ride through greed, […]

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