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Food Distribution

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Food Distribution
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages

While supplies last, starts at 11 am. Line starts at the parking lot area.

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages
Program Type: Food Distribution
Event Details:

While supplies last, starts at 11 am. Line starts at the parking lot area.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Berry Good Foods: Cooking Class

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Join us for a fun and free cooking class with local chefs at the John Landes Community Resource Center in Oceanside!

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and free cooking class with local chefs at the John Landes Community Resource Center in Oceanside!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Computer Basics

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Basic computer skills.  Class in drop-in and is designed to help users get more comfortable with technology.

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Basic computer skills.  Class in drop-in and is designed to help users get more comfortable with technology.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

VCC Tobacco & Opioid Prevention Program Tabling

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Come learn about the resources and services offered by the Vista Community Clinic Tobacco & Opioid Prevention Program -they will also be distributing free Naloxone.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn about the resources and services offered by the Vista Community Clinic Tobacco & Opioid Prevention Program -they will also be distributing free Naloxone.

This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Oceanside, Near and Far: Polynesian Lei-Making Workshop

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages

Oceanside, Near & Far

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Oceanside, Near & Far

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

When We Walk By Book Discussion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Book Discussion and Q&A 

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Discussion and Q&A 

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Interfaith Office Hours

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Foundation Room at Civic Center Library
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. 

No appointment necessary!

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Event Details:

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. 

No appointment necessary!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

D&D for Adults

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Game Night
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

The Oceanside Public Library is pleased to bring its patrons the opportunity to participate in the TTRPG, Tabletop Role play game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Oceanside Public Library is pleased to bring its patrons the opportunity to participate in the TTRPG, Tabletop Role play game, Dungeons and Dragons.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Hablame! Spanish Conversation Class -2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Zone - Mission Branch at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Join us for this Spanish conversation group held at the Mission Branch Library's Community Room.

Conversation Days that fall on the 4th Tuesday will be held in the Teen Zone and will be limited to 5 registrations.
 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Teen Zone - Mission Branch
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Adult Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this Spanish conversation group held at the Mission Branch Library's Community Room.

Conversation Days that fall on the 4th Tuesday will be held in the Teen Zone and will be limited to 5 registrations.
 

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Pathways to Citizenship - Prep Hour

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Foundation Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Citizenship Class
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Pathways to Citizenship will provide ESL & Citizenship tutoring. Learn more about specific eligibility requirements for naturalization. Come get information to help navigate the pathway to Citizenship.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Citizenship Class
Event Details:

Pathways to Citizenship will provide ESL & Citizenship tutoring. Learn more about specific eligibility requirements for naturalization. Come get information to help navigate the pathway to Citizenship.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Interfaith Office Hours

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Foundation Room at Civic Center Library
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. 

No appointment necessary!

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Event Details:

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. 

No appointment necessary!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Cafecito: English Practice

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Cafecito English Conversation Group:

This program is for adults learning English and improving basic reading and writing skills.Come practice English and have fun! Join us for fun conversation and friendly faces!Ven a...

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center

This program is for adults learning English and improving basic reading and writing skills.

Come practice English and have fun! Join us for fun conversation and friendly faces!

Ven a divertirte practicando Inglés! Únete a nosotros para conversacion y para encontrar nuevos amigos! 

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Step Class

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages

A free step class for all ages and all levels. Enhance your fitness and coordination while enjoying energetic music!

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A free step class for all ages and all levels. Enhance your fitness and coordination while enjoying energetic music!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Lemonade with a Librarian

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Foundation Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Join Librarian Jillian for a cup of lemonade, and learn about happenings in the Library.

Whether you're new to the Library, or have been a cardholder for a while, this info-session is for you!

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join Librarian Jillian for a cup of lemonade, and learn about happenings in the Library.

Whether you're new to the Library, or have been a cardholder for a while, this info-session is for you!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Computer Basics

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Basic computer skills.  Class in drop-in and is designed to help users get more comfortable with technology.

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Basic computer skills.  Class in drop-in and is designed to help users get more comfortable with technology.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Spice Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Civic Center Adult Reference Desk at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Food Distribution, Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Welcome to Spice Club! 

Rule #1 - You do not talk about spice club... unless it’s to share your favorite recipe! 

Here's how it works:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Food Distribution, Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Spice Club! 

Rule #1 - You do not talk about spice club... unless it’s to share your favorite recipe! 

Here's how it works:

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

The Road I Call Home Art Program

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

For the final event in The Road I Call Home event series, join usin decorating small wooden birdhouses using natural, and recycled materials.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For the final event in The Road I Call Home event series, join usin decorating small wooden birdhouses using natural, and recycled materials.

This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

3-D Printer Class Evening

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Class laptops are available for the first 9 people.

The class is intended for adults, however, children are more than welcome to attend with a parent or guardian present.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Class laptops are available for the first 9 people.

The class is intended for adults, however, children are more than welcome to attend with a parent or guardian present.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Oceanside, Near and Far: Danza Azteca Workshop

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages

Oceanside, Near & Far

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Oceanside, Near & Far

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Interfaith Office Hours

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Foundation Room at Civic Center Library
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. 

No appointment necessary!

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Event Details:

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. 

No appointment necessary!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Hablame! Spanish Conversation Class -2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Zone - Mission Branch at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Join us for this Spanish conversation group held at the Mission Branch Library's Community Room.

Conversation Days that fall on the 4th Tuesday will be held in the Teen Zone and will be limited to 5 registrations.
 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Teen Zone - Mission Branch
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Adult Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this Spanish conversation group held at the Mission Branch Library's Community Room.

Conversation Days that fall on the 4th Tuesday will be held in the Teen Zone and will be limited to 5 registrations.
 

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lotería Game Night

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages

¡Sé parte de la diversión en este evento con Lotería, música y bocadillos para que todos disfruten! Este evento se llevará a cabo de forma bilingüe en inglés y español.
 

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages
Event Details:

¡Sé parte de la diversión en este evento con Lotería, música y bocadillos para que todos disfruten! Este evento se llevará a cabo de forma bilingüe en inglés y español.
 

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Pathways to Citizenship - Prep Hour

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Foundation Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Citizenship Class
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Pathways to Citizenship will provide ESL & Citizenship tutoring. Learn more about specific eligibility requirements for naturalization. Come get information to help navigate the pathway to Citizenship.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Citizenship Class
Event Details:

Pathways to Citizenship will provide ESL & Citizenship tutoring. Learn more about specific eligibility requirements for naturalization. Come get information to help navigate the pathway to Citizenship.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Paths of Vengeance: A Movie Series

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Movie, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

Take a journey through four searing tales of justice and revenge. 

Join Cinema Studies Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray for a screening and discussion of each film. 

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Movie, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Take a journey through four searing tales of justice and revenge. 

Join Cinema Studies Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray for a screening and discussion of each film.