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VCC Tobacco & Opioid Prevention Program Tabling

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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 -including 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 -including free Naloxone.

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

Afternoon Eats at the Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
John Landes Community Center Courtyard at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Food Distribution, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)

Join us for free meals at John Landes Community Center Library! Meals are available to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger while supplies last. No registration is required.

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Courtyard
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for free meals at John Landes Community Center Library! Meals are available to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger while supplies last. No registration is required.

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.

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 "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

Afternoon Eats at the Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Civic Center Library Childrens Area at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Food Distribution, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)

Join us for meals at Civic Center Library! Meals are available to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger while supplies last. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Childrens Area
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for meals at Civic Center Library! Meals are available to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger while supplies last. No registration is required.

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.

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

Game Night

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Game Night
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)

Do you love playing games? Join us each Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the John Landes Community Center Library to play with our Switches, VR Headsets, and board games!

For ages 10-17. No registration required!

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Game Night
Event Details:

Do you love playing games? Join us each Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the John Landes Community Center Library to play with our Switches, VR Headsets, and board games!

For ages 10-17. No registration required!

This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group

Learn to Play Pokémon for ages 5-10 with Parent

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Homeschool Friendly, Workshop
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)

Kids 5-10 years old, bring a parent and join the downtown Civic Center Library to learn how to play the popular Pokémon card trading game.  This is for kids and parents that play at the beginning level, with no experience.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Homeschool Friendly, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids 5-10 years old, bring a parent and join the downtown Civic Center Library to learn how to play the popular Pokémon card trading game.  This is for kids and parents that play at the beginning level, with no experience.

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Club, READS Learning Center
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a read-along book club for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. 

Cancelled
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club, READS Learning Center
Registration Required

Next Chapter Book Club is a read-along book club for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. 

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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Cafecito: English Practice

Thursday, April 9, 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+)
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+)
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! 

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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, April 9, 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

San Diego Comic-Con Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Oceanside Public Library hosts a Graphic Novel Book Club for adults in partnership with San Diego Comic-Con International. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oceanside Public Library hosts a Graphic Novel Book Club for adults in partnership with San Diego Comic-Con International. 

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 0-5)" group

Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Civic Center Library Childrens Area at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)

This class focuses on bringing toddlers and their guardians together to explore their artistic creativity and work on something fun together, using different techniques and styles of art and materials suitable for ages 2-5.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Childrens Area
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class focuses on bringing toddlers and their guardians together to explore their artistic creativity and work on something fun together, using different techniques and styles of art and materials suitable for ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Pre-K STEAM

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Early Education, STEAM/ STEM
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5)
Pre-K STEAM Club:

Children ages 2-5, and their caregivers, can join to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math topics and have fun in this hands-on class perfect for your little one!&...

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Education, STEAM/ STEM

Children ages 2-5, and their caregivers, can join to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math topics and have fun in this hands-on class perfect for your little one! 

*While Supplies Last*

 

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Make and Create for Teens

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)

Let's get crafty! Join us at 4:30 p.m. at Mission Branch Library for crafts and snacks. All materials will be provided.

Today's Project: DIY Mobiles

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's get crafty! Join us at 4:30 p.m. at Mission Branch Library for crafts and snacks. All materials will be provided.

Today's Project: DIY Mobiles

This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Carpe Diem: Youth Life Skills Class

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
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

Author Event with Diane Wilson

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-site
Program Type:
Big Read, Author Visit
Age Group:
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)

A presentation on Seeds & Stories by featured Big Read author Diane Wilson on The Seed Keeper and followed by a discussion moderated by Bianca Bonilla with Plants, People, Community.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Big Read, Author Visit
Registration Required
Event Details:

A presentation on Seeds & Stories by featured Big Read author Diane Wilson on The Seed Keeper and followed by a discussion moderated by Bianca Bonilla with Plants, People, Community.

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 "Children (ages 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group

Little Read at Kid’s Nature Clubhouse at Buena Vista Audubon Society

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Off-site
Program Type:
Big Read, STEAM/ STEM
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)

Buena Vista Audubon Society (BVAS) Kid’s Nature Clubhouse welcomes our friends from the Oceanside Public Library for this year’s Little Read!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Big Read, STEAM/ STEM
Event Details:

Buena Vista Audubon Society (BVAS) Kid’s Nature Clubhouse welcomes our friends from the Oceanside Public Library for this year’s Little Read!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

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

Writers' Group

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Writers' Group:

Meet monthly on the Second Sunday of the Month at Mission Branch Library. Bring 6 copies of up to 1,500 words of prose; or two poems, no more than one page each.

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Writing

Meet monthly on the Second Sunday of the Month at Mission Branch Library.

Bring 6 copies of up to 1,500 words of prose; or two poems, no more than one page each.

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

Computer Basics

Monday, April 13, 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 is 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 is 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, April 13, 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 -including 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 -including free Naloxone.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Pre-K & Play

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Early Education, Kinder Readiness
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)
Pre-K & Play:

Please join us for our Pre-K & Play: Kindergarten Readiness program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this 6-week workshop, your little ones will learn early learn...

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Education, Kinder Readiness

Please join us for our Pre-K & Play: Kindergarten Readiness program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this 6-week workshop, your little ones will learn early learning concepts and socialize in a friendly classroom setting.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group

Yoga for Kids

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-12)
Yoga For Kids:

Calm music, movement and mindfulness with yoga instructor Melanie. For ages 2 to 12.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Calm music, movement and mindfulness with yoga instructor Melanie. For ages 2 to 12.

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

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

First Try: Welcome Spring

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
READS Program Space at READS Learning Center
Program Type:
Adult Education, Arts & Crafts, READS Learning Center
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

READS Learning Center invites adults to participate in First Try, a creative program focused on learning new things! Join us for this three-part series where we will make garden related crafts to welcome spring together!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts, READS Learning Center
Registration Required
Event Details:

READS Learning Center invites adults to participate in First Try, a creative program focused on learning new things! Join us for this three-part series where we will make garden related crafts to welcome spring together!

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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Library Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Library Club is a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

Join us for fun group games and engaging arts & crafts activities.

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Library Club is a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

Join us for fun group games and engaging arts & crafts activities.

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

Afternoon Eats at the Library

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Civic Center Library Childrens Area at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Food Distribution, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)

Join us for meals at Civic Center Library! Meals are available to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger while supplies last. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Childrens Area
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for meals at Civic Center Library! Meals are available to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger while supplies last. No registration is required.

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.

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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Meet Up

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Civic Center Early Learning Hub at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Early Education, Other
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)

Join the fun at the library with monthly meetups! There will be toys and plenty of space to hang out and connect with others in your community.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Education, Other
Event Details:

Join the fun at the library with monthly meetups! There will be toys and plenty of space to hang out and connect with others in your community.