The Coronado Library was founded in 1890, and John D. Spreckels built the library's first official building in 1909. That building still stands today and is now known as the Spreckels Reading Room. Its exterior serves as the focal point of the library's main entrance, which is located on Orange Avenue, across the street from Spreckels Park.
Over the years, the library has been renovated and expanded into a 40,000-square-foot facility. It houses about 190,000 books and offers a wide range of services, including free wireless Internet and story time for children. DVDs and music CDs are available for checkout, and the library has two meeting rooms that can be rented for free.
Additionally, one of the library's most stunning features is its display of public art. There are two murals by the Mexican painter Alfredo Ramos Martinez. "El Dia del Mercado" and "Canasta de Flores" were both painted in 1938 for the interior decoration of a former restaurant in Coronado, the La Avenida Café. "El Dia del Mercado" hangs in all its grandeur above the front desk at the library entrance.
For those returning items after hours, the book/video drops on Sixth Street are open 24 hours a day. The drop in front of the building is only open during library hours.
Since March 29, 1949, this office has served as the central organization of the Pacific Palisades business community. Arthur Loomis of the Santa Monica Land and Water Company served as its first president, while J.U. Chaffin, Bay Theatre manager, was his vice president, and Phyllis Genovese, owner of the Palisades Letter Shop on Via de la Paz, was the Chamber's first treasurer.
Since 1994, Marin Computer Resource Center has provided free, refurbished computers to those who need them. Used and discarded electronics and computers are reclaimed and reborn through their training program. To date, they've given away thousands of computers to schools, nonprofit organizations and economically or physically disadvantaged people. Volunteers learn to restore computers and electronics for home, school and office applications. Donations of computers, printers, monitors, TV's, VCR's, stereos, phones and all their accessories, working or not, are gratefully accepted.
Located in historic Filipinotown, Our Lady of Loretto is a part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. It serves the very large Philipino area residents and are very involved in the community. It offers many programs for not only the congregation, but the community as well. The doors are always open to help the poor and suffering.
The University Lutheran Church is the primary facility for the Stanford Episcopal and Lutheran community. The Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry (ELCM), comprised of Stanford undergraduate and graduate students, commonly uses this church for worship as well as non-faith based activities. More commonly known as "UniChu," the church is the hub of a community committed to social justice and hospitality to strangers. A ministry of Episcopal and Lutheran churches, the community welcomes people of all (or no) faiths.
The organization also meets in the CIRCLE Common Room at Stanford University. The gathering includes dinner, conversation and prayer. Other activities include Bible study, current event discussion, games and movies.
The church also houses the Amigos de Palo Alto program, a Spanish Immersion preschool housed at, but not affiliated with, the University Church. It provides a comfortable environment where parents can leave their children for daycare services. Bilingual instructors teach children English in a natural setting.
The church also hosts The Friends Program, a therapeutic group that addresses the developing needs of young children with Asperger's Syndrome. The program aids children with social communication and helps them face the daily challenges of school.
Christ Presbyterian Church is a religious organization located on Centella Street in Carlsbad. The institution offers worship services throughout the week, including a contemporary and traditional prayer service on Sundays. The church offers a wide range of programs for children, youth and adults, including spiritual growth classes, missionary groups, religious education and more. The church also has a preschool, which accepts children ages two and a half to five years in age.
San Francisco Solano Catholic Church is located on Antonio Parkway and is an active community church. It provides youth programs, bible study and Sunday worship services. San Francisco Solano Catholic Church offers direction and faith to young and old members alike. Parking is located all around the chapel.
Living Word Lutheran Church is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and meets Sundays at 9am and 10:15am for worship services. Its led by Pastor Jeffrey Smith.
San Clemente Presbyterian Church sits on top of a hill with a grand chapel decorated with stained glass windows. The congregation is very welcoming. It offers a variety of services from a contemporary service to a classic service, and even a service held in Spanish. There is a youth group and choir to join as well. Give them a call or visit the website for more information.
Cri-Help is an addiction treatment center, specializing in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Its treatment options include both outpatient and residential, along with detoxification, biofeedback and transitional living. It currently has two centers in Los Angeles, the George T. Pfleger Center and Socorro. Please see its website for additional details on its programs and pictures of the facilities, or call for additional information.
All Souls Episcopal welcomes all races, colors, creeds and sexual preferences. The services are not in the high Episcopalian tradition, as the music and services are more eclectic and include a choir and Appalachian music band. Child care is available during services. Visit the parish's website for more information.
Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center, a non-profit legal service, assists low-income families with family law issues. Its services include attorney consultations and court representation.
This Goodwill Donation Xpress is a donation center only. Located off of Elk Grove Florin Road, this store accepts donations during their daily hours, listed below. For information on what items cannot be donated, go to their listed website, or call for more information. A partial list of what cannot be donated has been provided below.
Saint Clare Catholic Church is led by Pastor Steven Foppiano, Vicar Artur Najera, Deacon Carl Kube and Deacon Richard Driggs. Church ministries include altar services, arts, Bible study, children's liturgy, circle of friends, communion for shut-ins, forever young, Knights of Columbus, and the library. Music is an important part of Mass services; there are five choir groups, including youth choir. There are Vacation Bible School, Bible study groups, and many youth programs available.
