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An evening with Annie Jacobsen, on “Biological War: A Scenario”

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

Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick's and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, presents Annie Jacobsen discussing Biological War: A Scenario. Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of Nuclear War: A Scenario. She will share insights into her latest work in which she explores a chilling scenario where a deliberate biological attack unleashes […]

Free

Summer Concert: Bluegrass band, The Shoreline Pickers

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

The Shoreline Pickers band originated from casual jam sessions at the shoreline of Mission Bay. They love acoustic music and enjoy the contributions of the various instruments. The members are Mary Jane Cupp on mandolin, Mark Pullin on guitar, Pete Varhola on bass, John Deckard on harmonica, and Jacob Blythe on banjo. All members contribute […]

Free

Darkroomers: Where We Wander exhibit opening reception

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

Where We Wander is a collection of photographs created by members of the Darkroomers Photographic Club, captured both close to home and around the world. Together, these images reflect the many ways we move through and observe the world around us. Some photographs come from distant places. Others were made in familiar neighborhoods, quiet corners, or […]

Free

Concert in the Park: High Tide Society

Spreckels Park 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

High Tide Society Get Ready to Make a Splash, don your captain’s hat and your ascot tie and get ready to dance the night away with High Tide Society. This energetic 8-10 piece band – with their breezy blend of horns, guitars, keyboards, and harmonic vocals – combines soft rock, upbeat R&B, and disco dance […]

Free

Crafty Hour: Kinusaiga

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

Feeling crafty? Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts. In the month of August, we're learning the Japanese art of Kinusaiga. This art form combines elements of traditional textile techniques with modern materials and methods, resulting in a textured and layered artwork without the need for sewing. Can't make […]

Free

Descendants of Early San Diego lecture and genealogy workshop

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

What does your family history reveal? Join the Descendants of Early San Diego (DESD) where we will learn about solving the mysteries of your family tree. We will hear about the remarkable stories of DESD members who are examples of how modern genealogy tools can rewrite what we thought we knew about our own origins. […]

Free

Summer Concert: Classic Swing with Judy Carmichael

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

Grammy-nominated pianist/vocalist, Judy Carmichael brings the joy of classic swing to the Coronado Library once again with her signature stride and boogie piano. Judy dives into 1930s and ’40s favorites from Gershwin, Fats Waller, Cole Porter and Peggy Lee, along with originals inspired by her hilarious adventures from her life the road. The Library's Summer […]

Free

Friends of the Coronado Public Library Family Picnic & Scavenger Hunt

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

The Friends of the Coronado Public Library will host their second annual Family Picnic & Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. outside the Coronado Public Library. The free event will celebrate the end of summer with books, scavenger hunts, prizes, and activities for all ages. Families can bring a picnic, […]

Shakespearean dramaturgy in action

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

Dramaturgy is the art or technique of dramatic composition and theatrical representation. Dr. Gideon Rappaport, retired teacher and active dramaturge, who has spent over 45 years teaching Shakespeare, will explain how a dramaturge helps to improve the quality of the productions of Shakespeare's plays for the benefit of the audience.

Free

Concert in the Park: Perfect Blend

Spreckels Park 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Perfect Blend The Perfect Blend Quartet is a popular Southern California act featuring Loulou and François, celebrated for their fresh take on classic hits from the ’70s and beyond. They have audiences dreaming, cheering, and dancing along. Website: Perfect Blend Sponsored by Stay Coronado and Diane Jolley & Bill Subang

Free

FILM FORUM CORONADO: “All the King’s Men”

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 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 […]

We Must All Hang Together: How Revolutionary Americans imagined the United States into being

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

During the American Revolution, Americans were not only fighting for independence. They were also trying to imagine what their new nation would look like. Revolutionary leaders such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington helped promote powerful visual symbols — from flags and seals to allegorical figures like Liberty — that expressed the ideals of the […]

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