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Welcome! 

The Corona Public Library welcomes and supports all people in the enjoyment of reading and pursuit of lifelong learning.

Get Your Next 5 Read Here

 

Book Stack imageIf you are searching for something new to read, try this friendly and adventurous way to discover your next favorite read. Fill out and submit the form below and our librarians will compile a list of 5 books based on the information you provide. You will receive an email from us within one week with our book suggestions. There will also be brief summaries and links to catalog entries. You may easily place holds on any or all the books that you want to pick up from the library.

 

 For more information or help, please call (951) 736-2384.
 To request your Next 5 Reads please fill out and submit this online form.

 Book Clubs & Book Club Kits

Fiction Book Club:

Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Corner Room of the Corona Public Library.

Upcoming Fiction Book  Titles

Book Club Kits let you lead your own book discussion! Our Book Club Kit is a canvas bag containing everything that a book discussion group needs to read and discuss a book:

  • 6-12 copies of the book
  • Notebook with discussion questions
  • Book Reviews
  • Information about the author

Book Club Kits are available for an 8 week check-out period. Request one at the Adult Information Desk. 

Follow this link to see the fantastic list of titles you have to choose from.

 Great Reads for Adults

ADULTS : Book Club Favorites

ADULTS : BookTok Books

ADULTS : Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Books

ADULTS : Cozy Mysteries

ADULTS : Creepy Fiction

ADULTS : Dystopian Fiction

ADULTS : Gothic Fiction

ADULTS : Harry Potter Read-Alikes

ADULTS : Humor

ADULTS : Legal Mystery/Thriller

 Find your next great read. NoveList answers the question: What should I read next? NoveList is a comprehensive readers' advisory solution for fiction lovers.
 Good Reads readers advisory  

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Books in Series: Find the next book in your favorite series.

 Corona Adult Literacy Services (CALS)

 

The Corona Public Library welcomes and supports all people in the enjoyment of reading and pursuit of lifelong learning. The Library's Corona Adult Literacy Services (CALS) serves community members by offering free Tutoring, Computer Basics, English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship Test Preparation, and Career Online High School (COHS) programs.   

Literacy tutoring will be provided for free of charges to qualified, English-speaking adults in basic reading, writing, speaking, numerical skills, technological literacy and financial literacy.  ESL and Citizenship Test tutoring will be offered for free of charges to eligible non-native English speaking adults who wish to improve their English proficiency for schools, jobs, citizenship tests and interviews, and other opportunities. Learners are matched one-to-one with volunteer tutors who meet with them at the library.

For more information, email at Literacy.Corona@CoronaCA.gov OR call (951) 279-3746.

Corona Adult Literacy Services: Students
Corona Adult Literacy Services: Tutors

 Career Online High School

Corona Public Library, in partnership with the California State Library and Smart Horizons, is offering adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through Career Online High School (COHS). The library’s program will provide a limited number of scholarships to qualified adults (19 years and up) who are looking to expand their career opportunities, prepare for workforce entry and continue their education.

As part of the program, you can enroll in one of the following areas and will earn a professional certificate upon the completion of the programs: General Career Preparation, Office Management, Children Care and Education (CDA), Home Care Professional, Security Professional, Food and Hospitality (CPFM), Commercial Driving (CDL), Hospitality and Leisure, and Retail Customer Service.

For more information, email at Literacy.Corona@CoronaCA.gov OR call (951) 279-3746. 

 Local Genealogy

The Heritage Room is currently closed for remodeling. The Library & Heritage Room support family history and local history research through our collections.  Click here to view the library's Genealogy & History resources.  To view the Heritage Room’s local family history resources, please click here.

Through our partnership with Corona Genealogical Society, the library hosts over 50 genealogy programs a year to help patrons just getting started and to assist seasoned genealogists break through brick walls. All Meetings and Classes are free & open to the public. For more information please visit the Corona Genealogical Society's website or call 951-739-4860.

 Passport Services

The Corona Public Library has been a passport acceptance facility since June 1999 and is located on the first floor of the library.

Please visit our Passport Services page more information. To ask questions or schedule an appointment please call (951) 736-2386(951) 736-2386. Due to an increase in passport application volume, acceptance agents may not immediately answer the phone. Please leave a message and a passport acceptance agent will return your call by the next business day.