Take a journey into "This is What Blind Looks Like" with childhood development educator and author Kim Cox.

Author of The Light After the War, a new book inspired by her mother's true story of survival during World War II.

Award-winning journalist and author, Chris Epting, talks about his book: Rock and Roll in Orange County: Music, Madness and Memories.

Basketball legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Newport Beach Public Library last October to talk about his book, "Mycroft and Sherlock: the Empty Birdcage."

Newport Beach resident and author Kathi Koll will introduce her beautifully written memoir, “Kick-Ass Kinda Girl: A Memoir of Life, Love and Caregiving,” inspired by her experiences caring for her late husband, developer Donald Koll.

Author of Apocalypse Child: A Life in End Times

Enjoy a concerts with Grammy-nominated jazz cellist Aristides Rivas.

Featuring pianist Ryan Whyman in a dynamic performance of original and improvisational compositions.

Featuring Vijay Venkatesh and Eva Schaumkel playing a wide range of classical repertoire. Vieness will perform works by Schubert, Barber, Bach, Dvořák, and more.

AlmaNova is an innovative flute and guitar duo featuring flutist Jessica Pierce and guitarist Almer Imamovic.

Featuring pianists Kookhee Hong and Minji Noh playing an eclectic mix of music written for one piano, four hands.

Featuring an exciting performance by guitarists Brian Cross and Jesus Palominos plying a repertoire of Latin American works from Argentina, Cuba, Mexico and Brazil.

Featuring Susan Greenberg & Cristina Montes Mateo, Flute and Harp

Corona Del Mar Librarian, Annika, reviews Let's Talk Books: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Corona Del Mar Librarian, Annika, reviews A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman

Librarian, Nadia, reviews Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen

Library Assistant, Danielle, reviews the book Dune, and Dune Messiah, by Frank Herbert

Library Assistant, Erik, reviews Meru, a film.

Librarian, Christine, reviewsLet's Talk Books Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

Corona Del Mar Librarian, Annika, reviews I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara

Library Assistant, Erik, reviews Leto, a film.

Chris will discuss reasons and motivations for writing a memoir, as well as basic story structure.

This video will discuss the importance of descriptive, action-based writing.

Author Chris Epting discusses effective ways of incorporating “sensory” writing into your memoir.

Tune-in every Tuesday for a new storytime with stories, songs and fun!

Pick up a craft pack and make fun crafts at home

Learn how to turn your favorite blooms into a lasting piece of art.

Learn how to do some printmaking with potatoes and common household items.

Learn how to make an entire comic from a single sheet of paper.

Create some calming bottles to relax and feel satisfied. Glitter, ocean in a bottle, and multicolor liquid techniques are covered.

Learn how to make a flipbook and create your own original animations!

Step by step instructions for five different origami projects.

Learn some fun techniques for making three dimensional greeting cards.

Michael Rochon-Duck, MD

Joshua Grill Ph.D

Cynthia Haq, MD, Clinical Professor and Chair, UCI Health Department of Family Medicine

Brent G. Yeung, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCI Health Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care