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Recommended for ages 2-5, this Storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! Please note: this program will be held outdoors.

A multimedia reimagining of the piano recital, Alice Sara Ott illuminates Chopin’s bewitching and elusive 24 Preludes with help from masterpieces of the piano literature, from Arvo Pärt to Chilly Gonzales. Accompanied by a full-length video installation designed by architect Hakan Demirel, this program takes us on a virtual journey of musical reflection through the microcosm that is Echoes Of Life, in its US premiere. “Her technique is dazzling, her tone wonderfully varied, from crystalline purity to powerfully raw, and the energy propelling her playing seems unstoppable.” — The Guardian Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Even if you’re not writing “about” sports, this class is for you. Come discover ways the fiction writer can leverage sports to build character, navigate plot, and establish stakes. We will explore how sports offers all the stuff of great fiction: win/lose tension; characters with unambiguous wants; natural beginnings, middles, and endings (usually with literal ticking clocks); and clear opponents whose success is the protagonist’s failure. We’ll look at some examples of how well-known authors (who also weren’t writing about sports) have successfully leveraged sports and athletes to move their plots forward and give their characters believable motives. We’ll also consider how to avoid cliché and access the deep well of useful sports metaphors and themes in ways that nonfiction can’t. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start time of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Rank-and-file GOP voters seem largely undeterred by the multiple criminal investigations against the former president.

A striking decline in teen mental health has coincided with the rise of smartphones and social media. Is social media causing the mental health challenges? Finally, research can answer that question.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield says the U.S. hopes the three-day truce between two military forces will be extended.

Join our Tellabration!™ celebration of all things stories, live, in-person once again! Tellabration!™ is a worldwide, synchronous storytelling event. This is storytelllng at its best--no notes--Moth style. Expect personal, folkloric and literary tales to thrill and chuckle over with the theme of Tradewinds, Tides and Tales, all influenced by the Ocean Beach seaside atmosphere. We welcome new voices to the Tellabration!™ stage, Catherine Bonin and Carol Jaksa. Returning storytellers are San Diego stalwarts, Jim Dieckmann, Patti Christensen/James Nelson-Lucas (The Patchwork Players,) Fred Laskowski, Arlyn Hackett, David Schmidt and Marilyn McPhie. The evening is designed for those ages 12 and up. There will be a book table with the direction, "take one or more, toss a donation into the basket." Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite through here!

HURRY HURRY HURRY! STEP RIGHT UP! From the imagination of Tyler Tafolla, comes a wildly theatrical, hilarious and innovative musical fairytale. Set on the Great Plains of America in the year 1935, a young street kid named Scott Robbins will turn his life around as he joins a traveling circus by passing himself off as a world famous magician. Antics ensue as he tries to not get caught while also discovering romance, family and something bigger than himself. Come witness this cast of eight portray more than 100 unforgettable characters and use their enormous imaginations to create literal magic on stage! Don't miss this epic story come to life onstage and experience this once in a lifetime adventure under the big top! Presented by Tyler Tafolla at 4545 Park Blvd. home of the historic Diversionary Theatre. *This is not a Diversionary Theatre production, although Diversionary is proud to host this Guest Production*

Join the Library for our Autumn Concert Series on Fridays from September 3 to October 28. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On October 21, jazz pianist and San Diego Symphony guest artist Joshua White will perform. Pianist Joshua White has been praised by legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock as having “immense talent." He has also distinguished himself as a formidable leader among his peers. Born and raised in Southern California, White received early training at the piano and developed rapidly through rigorous study of both Western European Classical literature and the Black American Music traditions. Shortly after placing in the top two as a finalist at the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, Joshua began concertizing as a soloist and musical collaborator all over the world -- and continues to maintain an active touring schedule throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. White can most often be heard with his critically-acclaimed trio (featuring Karl McComas-Reichl, bass and Tyler Kreutel, drums), as well as The Mark Dresser Quintet, Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Ensemble, The Daniel Rosenboom Quartet, Steph Richards & Super Sense, and LANCASTER (featuring Eric Revis, bass; Jeff Parker, guitar; and Guillermo Brown, drums). Related links: More information from the Coronado Library website Joshua White: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Known for her books about adolescence and all that comes with it, Judy Blume is widely beloved and widely banned. Her 1970 novel, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. has been adapted for the screen.