Coronado Times

Evening Sound Bath
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Experience the soothing vibrations of sound as you unwind, release tension, and reconnect with your inner peace. This all-levels class invites you to relax fully into the present moment through the healing tones of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other sound tools designed to calm the nervous system and restore balance. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow for maximum comfort. Chairs are available for those who prefer a seated option. Please arrive early to settle in. Door will close promptly at 5:30 pm to honor the peaceful space being creating together.

Learn the art of storytelling: Creating & Connecting through Emotion
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours?
The Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life, your grandparents, your friends, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21, 2026.
Registration was requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration.

February 24: “Creating & Connecting through Emotion” with Almena Mozon
Learn how to craft stories that resonate in this interactive workshop on using the power of emotions in your storytelling. Explore techniques for creating vivid moments, building authentic connection, and shaping narratives that move audiences.

Best of the Best Book Club: "Beloved" by Toni Morrison
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, 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.
For our February meeting, we will discuss the 1988 Pulitzer Prize Winner Beloved by Toni Morrison, which was named as one of the Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years by The Atlantic.
Place this title on hold via our online catalog, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app.
About Beloved
Sethe was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free. Sethe has too many memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe’s new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Robot & Frank" (2012)
2026-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
PLEASE NOTE: this film will take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

February 25: Robot & Frank (2012, PG-13, 89 min)
A wily Frank Langella shines as a slightly dotty ex-jewel thief in this smart and snappy futuristic yarn. Worried about his father’s increasing state of disorientation, his son (James Marsden) hires a robot to act as his dad’s aide and life coach. Before long Frank and the robot carry out a series of daring neighborhood burglaries. With Susan Sarandon, Liv Tyler and Peter Skarsgaard.

Duo Festudgioso Concert
2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Duo Festudgioso presents a diverse program for flute and guitar, exploring music from the Baroque to the contemporary era. The concert opens with Vivaldi’s elegant Sonata in F major, followed by the lyrical richness of Villa-Lobos in Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 and Distribuição de flores. Frederic Hand’s The Maverick brings modern rhythms and expressive interplay, and the program concludes with Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango, a vivid journey through the evolution of tango from its early roots to the concert stage of today.

Duo Festudgioso is a San Diego–based flute and guitar duo formed by flutist Dr. Yana Yan and guitarist Dr. Ming-Jui Liu. The ensemble brings together the warm, intimate sonorities of flute and guitar, presenting music that is expressive, colorful, and approachable. Their repertoire spans Classical and Romantic works, folk-inspired melodies, and the rhythmic vitality of tango. Duo Festudgioso has performed at venues throughout Southern California, including Roxbury Community Center (Beverly Hills), Encinitas Library, Encinitas Community and Senior Center, and La Jolla/Riford Library.
Dr. Yana Yan, Flutist, is an active performer and dedicated educator based in San Diego. A winner of the 2024 La Jolla Symphony Emerging Artist Competition, she has appeared in concerts across the United States. In recent seasons, she has performed extensively in chamber recitals with her ensembles Duo Festudgioso and Connessa Collective throughout Southern California. Yan has held faculty positions at Augustana College and Black Hawk College. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Flute and Piano from the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, her Master of Music from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and her Doctor of Musical Arts from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. More information is available at yanayanflute.com.
Dr. Ming-Jui Liu, Composer and Guitarist, is a San Diego–based guitarist and composer whose work encompasses performance, composition, and pedagogy. His music and performances have been presented in Taiwan, the United States, and internationally across South America, Europe, and Asia. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has appeared at festivals and institutions including the I Seminário Internacional de Violão do IFCE, Long Island Guitar Festival, Qinling International Guitar Festival, and Résonance Guitar Music Festival, and has given a masterclass at Hunter College (New York). Liu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University. His album Nostalgia: Original Compositions & Arrangements I is available on major streaming platforms.

February Spice It Up, Coronado!
2026-02-27 14:30 - 15:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up a sample, cook at home, and discuss your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion.
For the month of February we will be sampling hawaij.
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Delta Beach Cleanup
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Delta Beach, Silver Strand Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92128, United States
Join Emerald Keepers to help the Navy clear trash on Delta Beach. This stretch of beach on the bay side of Silver Strand, just south of the Naval Amphibious Base is on Navy property. It has been designated as a critical habitat for the western snowy plover and the California least tern. The western snowy plover is listed as threatened and the California least tern is listed as endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
This is an opportunity to see a beach normally closed to human activity and take in expansive views of the bay while cleaning up a habitat for vulnerable species and keeping trash out of the San Diego Bay to protect marine animals.
Directions: From Coronado, head south on state Route 75 for 2.4 miles. Make a U-turn at the Fiddlers Cove Marina and RV park (Note: There is no sign or traffic light, but it’s the first left turn lane south of the Naval Amphibious Base). Head back north for about 1 mile and look for the Emerald Keepers flag by the north gate for Delta Beach. Drive carefully across the bike path and park on the sand inside the fence line.

Bring buckets, gloves, and pickers if you have them. See you there!

Coronado Community READ Event: Flight & Feathers - Meet Two Birds of Prey
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us as we kick off the 2026 Coronado Community READ with Flight and Feathers presented by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. In this live presentation featuring two magnificent birds of prey, a falcon and an owl, expert handlers will share fascinating insights into their behavior, biology, and conservation. The 40-minute program will include approximately 20 minutes with each raptor, followed by a 20-minute Q&A where you can ask your own questions about these incredible birds.
This event is presented by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to energizing the community through environmental education and outreach while preserving the Agua Hedionda Lagoon as a healthy, accessible watershed for wildlife and people alike.

Learn the Art of Storytelling: Tying it All Together
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours?
The Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life, your grandparents, your friends, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21, 2026.
Registration was requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration.

March 3: “Tying it All Together” with Aunt Li-Anne
Bring everything together in this final workshop designed to help you shape a complete, cohesive story ready to share on stage. Participants will polish their performances and learn tips for connecting with an audience — culminating in the chance to tell their story at the upcoming storytelling festival.
Aunt Li-Anne is a storyteller, singer, actor and healer. She has been performing in local theaters and teaching drama workshops for more than twenty years. Aunt Li-Anne’s Story Garden has fun programs for parties, schools or other events. Her stories emphasize traditional lore and range from fairies and myths to thought-provoking tales of conflict resolution.

Coronado Community READ Event: An evening with "The Feather Detective" author, Chris Sweeney
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Author Chris Sweeney will share the story behind The Feather Detective at the Coronado Public Library.
As part of the 10th annual Coronado Community READ, the Coronado Public Library will host a special evening with author Chris Sweeney on Thursday, March 5 at 7 pm. The free program will celebrate this year’s Community READ selection, The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne, with Sweeney sharing his insight into the remarkable true story behind the book.
The Feather Detective chronicles the groundbreaking work of Roxie Laybourne, the world’s first forensic ornithologist, whose pioneering techniques in feather identification helped solve crimes, prevent airplane disasters, and transform scientific understanding. Blending biography, history, and natural science, the book has been praised for its engrossing narrative and compelling subject matter.
The event is free and open to the public thanks to support from the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is offered on a first-come, first-seated basis. For more information about this and other Community READ events, visit coronadolibrary.org.

Wine & Lecture: Rooted in History, The Coronado Flower Show's Century of Blooms
2026-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
On Thursday, March 19, the Coronado Historical Association invites you to explore the vibrant legacy of the Coronado Flower Show at its Wine & Lecture installment, “Rooted in History: The Coronado Flower Show’s Century of Blooms.”
The event begins with a wine and cheese reception at 5:30 pm, followed by the panel discussion from 6 to 7 pm at the Coronado Historical Association, located at 1100 Orange Avenue. Tickets are $15 for CHA or Coronado Floral Association members and $20 for non-members. Because capacity is limited and reservations are required, guests are encouraged to register early at coronadohistory.org. For questions, please contact info@coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

LEARN MORE HERE:
Rooted in history: Celebrating a century of the Coronado Flower Show

Peter Sprague plays The Beatles and Beyond
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Peter Sprague plays The Beatles and Beyond featuring Rebecca Jade

Come together with us on a whimsical musical ride, featuring all-new arrangements of your favorite Beatles songs! Renowned guitarist Peter Sprague leads his exceptional ensemble in a reimagining of The Beatles’ timeless hits, blending the familiar melodies of the Fab Four with Peter’s innovative and jazzified creations. From there we launch into the beyond.

Peter Sprague — guitar
Rebecca Jade — voice
Danny Green — piano
Mack Leighton — bass

Duncan Moore — drums

PAWS of Coronado Ruff Run
2026-03-07 08:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all dogs (and their humans). The Ruff Run is a 5K run/walk celebrating our furry friends.
More info here
Note: Dogs are not required to participate — everyone is welcome!
Come on out to Tidelands Park on Saturday, March 7 for some tail-wagging fun!

She Talks Global Experience
2026-03-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
She Talks is a nationally recognized movement and event series centered on creating safe, intentional spaces for women to share real stories, engage in meaningful dialogue, and build authentic connection through live events, facilitated conversations, and community gatherings. She Talks focuses on themes like vulnerability, resilience, personal growth, and empowerment.
On March 7, women from around the world come together for the She Talks Global Experience — a dynamic, high-energy day designed to inspire, connect, and elevate. This one-of-a-kind experience brings together visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers for powerful stories of impact, authentic connection, and meaningful conversations that move women forward.
TICKETS
Coronado Cays resident Dr. Julie Ducharme is the CEO and founder of She Talks and is one of this event’s speakers.

Coronado Fixit Clinic
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Repair your items instead of tossing them into the landfill.
The Fixit Clinic, sponsored by Emerald Keepers, the Coronado Library, and the City of Coronado, allows you to bring in your broken, non-working items — electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, and more — for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. Fixit Clinic experts will provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you take apart and troubleshoot your item.
The event is free, but an RSVP is required for item repair with Fixit Clinic Coaches.

Fix-It Clinic and Clothing Swap
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Have something in need or repair? Bring it to the Fix-It Clinic!

Volunteers will not only try to fix your item, but they will teach you how to do it as well! Save money and the planet by fixing your broken bicycle/toy/appliance instead of replacing it. Even if we can’t fix it, you’ll learn more about how it was made and works.
This event is free to attend, but it is not a drop-off and fix event. It is a hands-on event where participants can learn how to repair their items with the help of our expert coaches.
Click here for more information and to reserve your spot!
How many items can I bring to the event?
Please bring ONE ITEM that needs to be repaired, and keep in mind we will try our best to solve the problem, but not every case is a success. Additional items brought in will be listed as a walk-in and serviced on a case-by-case basis.
Will you accept walk-ins?
We will accept walk-ins if there is time, but it depends on how quickly we can repair the items of the registered attendees. It’s best to make a reservation for help. Click here to sign up.
CLOTHING SWAP OUTSIDE
Emerald Keepers interns will have a clothing swap outside in the Library Park. Bring a piece of clothing to make a trade with a member of the community and build a more sustainable wardrobe. Please no clothing donations/drop-offs.
This event made possible by Emerald Keepers and the City of Coronado.
Coronado Fixit Clinic

Salt & Light: A Seaside Soirée, Coronado Young Life fundraiser
2026-03-07 16:00 - 19:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Young Life will hold its annual fundraiser, Salt & Light: A Seaside Soirée, on Saturday, March 7, from 4–7 pm at the John D. Spreckels Center (1019 7th St., Coronado). It’s a night of food, friends, and fun as we celebrate stories of impact and highlight the ways Young Life is growing and touching lives in Coronado.
The event benefits local middle and high school students and will raise funds to sustain the organization in Coronado.
Tickets are $30 per person or $60 per couple and can be purchased at coronadoisland.younglife.org.

Free film screening of "Three (Extra)Ordinary Women"
2026-03-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), Soroptimist International of Coronado, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, is proud to host a free screening honoring three extraordinary women whose stories reflect courage, leadership, and resilience. This gathering aligns with Soroptimist’s mission to support and empower women and girls, while creating space for meaningful conversation and connection. When women come together, we lift one another higher — because reaching the top of any mountain is powerful, but sharing the view, the journey, and the lessons along the way is what truly transforms us all.

Through captivating images of Mount Kilimanjaro and eye-catching animation, Three (Extra)Ordinary Women tells the personal stories of three women of color who have collectively overcome poverty, abuse, systemic racism, and political occupation through practicing forgiveness, helping others, and immersing themselves in nature. As they brave their biggest physical obstacle yet – climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – trekking up Africa’s tallest peak through arctic temperatures and some of the highest altitude on the planet, they discover they still have emotional hurdles to climb.
While centering women of color in nature (rarely seen as the outdoors have traditionally not been a safe place for POC), the film touches on themes of trauma, self-worth, sisterhood, empowerment, resilience, and nature as a healing agent that facilitates growth.
This film is timely in light of the conflict taking place between Israel and Palestine by exploring the Palestinian occupation and systemic racism in the United States and how both have equally disenfranchised people of color. But the message is not about more divisiveness, it is about how tough-yet achievable-forgiveness, healing, overcoming, and reconciliation can be.
RSVP TODAY: https://coronadofilmfest.com/three-extraordinary-women/
Please note: An RSVP or reservation does not guarantee a seat. Seating is first come, first seated when doors open at 1:30 pm. Guests will not be admitted once the screening has begun.

All About Birds with Zovargo!
2026-03-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come meet some feathery friends with Zovargo. This live bird demonstration will teach you about birds and everything that makes them fantastic.

Line dancing through the decades
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:30 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of great dancing, music and socializing. Bring a friend and create new memories. Refreshments and nibbles provided. Register by March 6.

Crafty Hour: Yarn Birds
2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Adults are invited to join us on the second Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
In the month of March, we’re celebrating our 10th annual Coronado Community READ selection The Feather Detective and making our own little birds out of yarn.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

More than specimens: Inside the Nat's bird collection
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Community READ event

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. Discover the hidden world of museum collections and their vital role in understanding birds.

Philip Unitt is the Dennis and Carol Wilson Endowed Chair of Ornithology and curator of the Department of Birds and Mammals. Phil is a specialist in subspecies identification, distribution, and history of distributional change of California birds. He has led large survey projects, organizing hundreds of volunteers; analyzed and interpreted extensive data sets; and prepared more than 4,000 bird specimens.
Phil edits and produces publications on a wide variety of scientific subjects for diverse audiences, both public and professional. He authored The San Diego County Bird Atlas and The Birds of San Diego County, coauthored Birds of the Salton Sea, and is editor of Western Birds, the regional journal of ornithology for western North America.

Voice of San Diego’s MacKenzie Elmer on March 2 published an article on Philip Unitt. Read it at the link below:
Environment Report: A Conversation with San Diego’s ‘Bird Wizard’

KMAC Accessible Sailing - sailing and training
2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in Coronado is starting its winter sailing season at the Coronado Yacht Club. Join us from 11 am – 3 pm. Provided at no cost to individuals with disabilities and veterans. Sailors and new volunteers are always welcome.
More information at KMACFoundation.com.

KMAC Foundation Provides Access to the Sport of Sailing

The Female Maker Market
2026-03-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled day supporting women-owned small businesses at the Coronado Ferry Landing as we welcome back The Female Maker Market.
Join us on the Compass from 11 am – 4 pm for a day of shopping, community, and creativity.

Armchair Travel: "Birds & Wildlife, My Trip through Rajasthan, India"
2026-03-17 18:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The John D. Spreckels Center invites the community to an evening of adventure with the next Armchair Travel presentation, “Birds & Wildlife: My Trip through Rajasthan, India,” on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 pm. Guest speaker Rustom Jamadar will share highlights from his January 2025 journey through India’s desert regions in pursuit of birds, wildlife, and culture.
Through stunning photographs and personal stories, Jamadar will guide guests through the landscapes of Rajasthan, offering a glimpse into the region’s remarkable wildlife and rich cultural heritage. It’s sure to be an engaging evening of travel to this beautiful and exotic desert destination — no passport required.
Light bites will be served beginning at 6 pm, with the presentation starting at 6:30 pm.
Tickets:

$7 for senior residents
$9 for general admission

To register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.

An evening with Cynthia d’Aprix Sweeney
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
New York Times bestselling author of The Nest, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney will appear in conversation with award-winning writer Madhushree Ghosh to discuss her compelling new novel, Lake Effect. Hailed by Booklist as “a reverberating, intergenerational family saga… artful and fresh,” the novel explores love, longing, and the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters as one family reckons with the consequences of a long-buried scandal. A book signing will follow the discussion.
Sweeney’s previous novels, The Nest and Good Company, have been widely celebrated, with The Nest named a best book of the year by People, The Washington Post, and NPR, and currently in development as a limited series with AMC Studios.
Ghosh is the author of the award-winning Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family and a widely published essayist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and numerous literary outlets.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Limited preferred seating is offered with the purchase of Lake Effect through Warwicks Bookstore.
About Lake Effect
It’s 1977 and an air of restlessness has settled on the residents of Cambridge Road in Rochester, New York, a place long fueled by the booming fortunes of Kodak and Xerox and, for some, the mores of the Catholic church. When Nina Larkin is given a copy of The Joy of Sex by her newly divorced friend, she can no longer dismiss the nearly nonexistent intimacy of her marriage. Just as her oldest child, Clara, is falling in love for the first time, Nina finds herself longing for the forbidden: a midlife awakening. An intoxicating fling with a prominent neighbor brings Nina a freedom she never thought possible — but also risks the reputations of both families and unravels Clara’s world, just as she stands on the threshold of adulthood.
Years later, Clara, now a successful food stylist in New York City, has never been able to move past the long-ago scandal. Drawn back home by the pull of a family wedding and wrestling with her own demons, she makes a pivotal decision that turns her life upside down. Written with Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s signature humor and insight,  Lake Effect is a wise and probing look at love and desire, mothers and daughters, loss and grief, and what we owe the people we love most.

Lie Detectors & Tall Tales
2026-03-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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? LA-based storyteller Adam Mellema brings the theme to life through hilarious tales from his own childhood, along with beloved stories like Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema and a fresh, playful take on The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The fun ramps up with plenty of audience participation, as volunteers are invited onstage to test out Adam’s “lie detector machine” and tackle tricky (and funny) hypothetical situations.
With nonstop movement, character voices, and big energy, Mellema prances, dances, and acts out every role in this fast-paced performance for all ages. Best of all, some of the stories featured are books you can check out from the library and take home the very same day.
This event is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated.

He dances… He sings… He’s got the energy of ten cheetahs! Adam plays all the characters in his stories: every man, woman, child, and paperweight. Mellema has performed all over the world including China, South Africa, Chile, and Mexico. Adam moonlights as an Emmy Award-winning Children’s Television Producer for companies including Disney Channel and Mattel. He is currently Head of Content for Yippee TV, a streaming service for kids where he has overseen the creation of 55 original series. Mellema co-created the campy action figure hit, Playtime, and Backseat Drivers, the world’s first car show for kids. His preschool series, Maggie’s Market, is in its fourth season. In his “spare time,” Adam serves on several boards for local arts organizations, visits old places, and dreams of learning to play the zither.

Flower Show Workshop – Learn how to enter
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
At the Friends and Flowers event on Thursday, March 19, attendees will get an overview of the 2026 Coronado Flower Show (April 18-19) with its “Welcome to the Jungle” theme.
Featuring the Section Chairs for Cactus and Succulents, this presentation will provide information from the Horticulture Division of the Flower Show. You will learn how to enter the various categories at the annual show for which you might just bring home a coveted blue ribbon.
All are welcome to this informative workshop in the Winn Room at the Coronado Library, 5:30-7 pm, on Thursday evening.
The Coronado Flower Show art was created by Gina Falletta design. This is Falletta’s fourth year creating the show’s art.

At Your Fingerprints, Forensic Science Workshop
2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This workshop will provide a brief overview of the forensic science disciplines with a focus on fingerprint analysis. A hands-on portion of the workshop will allow attendees to determine the basic fingerprint pattern classification of their own fingerprints!
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Tina Young is a College Professor in Southern California where she teaches basic and advanced forensic photography, forensic technology, forensic analysis, criminal evidence, and California State-certified forensic technology and bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) courses.

She worked as a Crime Scene Specialist from the mid-1990s to early 2000s. She’s a private BPA practitioner and has testified as a BPA expert witness in San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino County Superior Court. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Forensic Sciences degree.
​
Since July, 2007, she’s maintained certification as a Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst through the International Association for Identification.
​​
Tina is the author of a forensic technology textbook, contributing author in forensic photography textbooks, and authored several forensic journal articles. She was featured on the Discovery Channel’s What on Earth series.
​​
Tina’s latest passion is her forensics fiction novel series for young adults, Bailey McKenzie, Crime Scene Specialist.

San Diego Storytelling Festival
2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Storytelling Festival Returns to the Coronado Public Library

Head over the Coronado Bridge for the San Diego Storytelling Festival as it returns to the Coronado Public Library on Saturday, March 21. This year’s theme, “Light in the Dark,” invites audiences to explore stories that illuminate hope and resilience through a full day of free performances, workshops, and interactive experiences.
The festival opens at 10 am with Light in the Dark, featuring local and visiting storytellers sharing folktales, history, and personal narratives inspired by the international theme At 11 am, audiences can choose between Sea to Shining Sea, celebrating America’s 250th birthday through stories from coast to coast, and Good Craic: Irish Stories and Music, where twice All-Ireland storytelling champion Mairtín de Cógáin brings the lively Irish seanchaí tradition to life with wit and charm.
The day will also include a special workshop with Grammy winner Adam Mellema, who will share his “secret sauce” for gathering and preserving family stories. In the afternoon, Deidra Davis will create a live art installation with stories during A Community Tree, while Darci Tucker’s dynamic first-person portrayal in Revolutionary Women offers a vivid look at colonial America.
The day also features Out Loud: Teen Voices, showcasing student storytellers from Morse High School, and a Story Circle/Open Mic where community members are invited to share short, heartfelt stories of their own. The festival concludes with Voices at the Water’s Edge, an inspiring celebration of personal and traditional stories designed to send audiences home with new stories, good memories, and light in the dark.
Hosted in partnership with Storytellers of San Diego, which has brought oral storytelling to the region for more than 40 years, the festival is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to join for one event or stay for the day to experience storytelling in its oldest and most vibrant form. Learn more at coronadolibrary.org.
