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Book-a-Palooza is Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Be at the Corona Public Library [MAP] to kick off the Summer Reading Program, Reading is SOOOOO Delicious! There’s a Summer Reading Program for every age, so the whole family can register. While you’re there be sure to stop at the Sweet Stop food truck and pick up a corn dog or a funnel cake (or both). You’ll have your chance to visit with Corona Fire and Police Department. Kids can do a craft or have your face painted with the Corona Art Association. Make sure to take your chance with the Friends of the Library and spin the wheel to win prizes. Continue reading…
Women’s Improvement Club of Corona (WICC) is one of the oldest non-profit clubs in Corona and it’s clubhouse on the corner of Main and Eleventh [MAP] is Celebrating its Centennial this Saturday.
The club was started in 1888 and since then has had a deep history in the establishment of Corona. This Saturday, May 4, 2013 along with the Corona Historic Preservation Society’s Vintage Home Tour the WICC will be commemorating the 100 year anniversary of their clubhouse and will be open to view along the Vintage Home Tour route.
You may have noticed this clubhouse for many years as you take a drive up Main Street in Corona. Continue reading…
It’s time for the 3rd annual Night at the Library. This year’s theme is Ahoy, Pirates! A $5 ticket gets you a Pirate Booty Dinner (hot dogs, chips, and a sweet treat); a Pirate Adventure performance by Christopher Yates; a chance to make your own balloon pirate creation with Balloon Storyteller Annie Banannie; crafts; and a great excuse to dress up like a pirate for an evening.
The Event will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 5 p.m-8 p.m. at the Corona Public Library [MAP]. Tickets are available at the Library check out desk or in the administrative office, payable by cash or check. Continue reading…
Are you an amateur photographer? Want to have your work displayed in the Library’s gallery and possibly win a prize? Friends of the Corona Public Library’s 7th Annual Photography Contest is almost here and it’s time to submit your work!
This year’s theme is “Start to Finish” honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Corona Road Race. There will be two categories and 3 prizes given in each of those categories. The first category is a General category capturing “Life’s beginnings and endings, starts and finishes,” and the second category is the Circle City Award which is all about cars in honor of the Corona Road Race. Continue reading…
Is your child in need of homework help? How many times has your child come to you and asked you a homework question that stumped you. If you are like many parents out there, you probably tried calling a teacher friend, neighbor, or family member for help. The Corona Public Library has the answer so you don’t have to make those embarrassing calls. The answer is in the library’s live online homework platform; Brainfuse 24/7.
Students can log on from home and get unlimited online homework help from a live tutor all online! Brainfuse offers a large assortment of online academic services that can accommodate several different learning styles including self-study, collaborative learning, and one-on-one tutoring. Continue reading…
Beautiful Creatures premiered this week at Dos Lagos Theatre 15 [MAP]. This teen-targeted movie has been talked about as the next Twilight, and for good reasons. It’s a tale of forbidden love caught in the battle between mortal and mystical. The spin is that in this super-natural tale of teen love the young girl possesses the powers.
Lena Duchannes, played by Alice Englert is a young witch or “caster” as they prefer to call themselves and she is quickly approaching her 16th birthday when the opposing forces of light and dark magic will fight to claim her. Continue reading…
Are you or someone in your life searching endlessly for a job or considering a career change? Corona Public Library offers resources for every step of your journey, whether you’re considering going back to school or upgrading your computer skills. Workshops and Classes are frequently offered at the library with dates and times listed on the library calendar. There are also online resources available to you 24/7 with a Corona Public Library Card.
EDD-Experience Unlimited
By partnering with the EDD-Experience Unlimited the CPL now offers five small group workshops each month. These include: Skills Assessment & Resume Writing, Job Search Techniques, Interview skills, Art of Negotiation, and Networking Skills. Continue reading…
Is your teen ready to take on the challenge of college admissions? Heavily important factors in the college admissions processes are the SAT/ACT exams. A high score on the SAT/ACT can help your teenager get into a college of their choice and jumpstart their future.
To help set themselves apart students can take part in prep courses that can cost hundreds of dollars, however The Corona Public Library is offering Free SAT/ACT Test Preparation.
Saturday, February 23, 2013 the Corona Public Library [MAP], is hosting a FREE SAT/ACT Practice Test followed by a Results Workshop partnering with KAPLAN Test Prep and Admissions. Continue reading…
Baby sign language is proving to be an effective tool to initiate earlier communication between infants and their parents. The practice has become increasingly popular among parents and caretakers due to the benefits of baby signing.
Joseph Garcia, an American Sign Language interpreter, conducted research that has shown baby sign language can help bridge the gap between the time when young children know what they want or feel but are unable to verbally express it.
The Corona Public Library plans to offer an interactive baby sign language workshop for caregivers and babies 0-3 years old. The class will include information about how baby signing can benefit your child as well as teaching basic signs. Continue reading…
It’s here! The second annual family event: “Night at the Library” will be April 14 from 5-8 p.m. This year’s theme is “It’s a Mystery!” Guests are welcome to dress as their favorite mystery character: Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, a detective, cat burglar—anyone you like! The library will have characters roaming the area (provided by CAT) and Dewey the Dragon (the Library’s mascot) will be dressed as a Library detective for the event.
Entertainment will include magician Joel Ward, juggler David Cousins, BBH McChiller storytellers, sugar cookie decorating, Annie Bananie animal balloons, face painting, live music and more! Continue reading…
