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Library Club

Monday, December 28, 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 0-5)" group

Toddler-Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)
Toddler-Preschool Storytime:

Children, ages 2-5, and their caregivers, will delight in listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in finger plays . Storytime is designed to inspire children as they...

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Children, ages 2-5, and their caregivers, will delight in listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in finger plays . Storytime is designed to inspire children as they explore the wonderful world of books and develop early literacy, motor and social skills.

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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Bilingual Story Time

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
John Landes Community Room at John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)

Acompañanos  para el programa que incluye cuentos y canciónes. Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias.

Join us for a program that includes stories and songs. For children from 2 to 5 years old and their families.

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Acompañanos  para el programa que incluye cuentos y canciónes. Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias.

Join us for a program that includes stories and songs. For children from 2 to 5 years old and their families.

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 "Children (ages 6-11)" group

LEGO Brick Building

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
John Landes Community Center Library
Program Type:
STEAM/ STEM
Age Group:
Children (ages 6-11)
LEGO Club:

Can you construct the tallest building? How about the strongest? Can you build something entirely new? Join us for some LEGO® fun and surprise us with what  you can create.

Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEAM/ STEM

Can you construct the tallest building? How about the strongest? Can you build something entirely new? Join us for some LEGO® fun and surprise us with what  you can create.

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

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)
Baby Storytime:

Children, ages 0-2, and their caregiver, will enjoy books, songs, and movement activities.

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Children, ages 0-2, and their caregiver, will enjoy books, songs, and movement activities.

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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Cuentos Para Niños

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)
Cuentos Para Niños:

Acompaña nos  para el programa que incluye cuentos y canciónes. Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Acompaña nos  para el programa que incluye cuentos y canciónes. Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias.

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

Pathways to Citizenship - Prep Hour

Wednesday, December 30, 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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler-Preschool Storytime

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)
Toddler-Preschool Storytime:

Children, ages 2-5, and their caregivers, will delight in listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in finger plays . Storytime is designed to inspire children as they...

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Children, ages 2-5, and their caregivers, will delight in listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in finger plays . Storytime is designed to inspire children as they explore the wonderful world of books and develop early literacy, motor and social skills.

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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Cuentos Para Niños

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)
Cuentos Para Niños:

Acompaña nos  para el programa que incluye cuentos y canciónes. Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias.

Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Acompaña nos  para el programa que incluye cuentos y canciónes. Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias.

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.

New Year's Eve Holiday

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Bookmobile, Adelante Bookmobile, Online, Off-site, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Bookmobile, Adelante Bookmobile, Online, Off-site, All Library Locations

New Year's Day Holiday

All Day
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Bookmobile, Adelante Bookmobile, Online, Off-site, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Bookmobile, Adelante Bookmobile, Online, Off-site, All Library Locations
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, January 4, 2027 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.

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

Pathways to Citizenship - Prep Hour

Wednesday, January 6, 2027 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

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, January 7, 2027 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. 

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

Writers' Group

Sunday, January 10, 2027 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.

Library Foundation Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Board Room at Civic Center Library

The Oceanside Public Library Foundation meets bi-monthly in the Civic Center Library Board Room.

Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Library Board Room
Event Details:

The Oceanside Public Library Foundation meets bi-monthly in the Civic Center Library Board Room.

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

Pathways to Citizenship - Prep Hour

Wednesday, January 13, 2027 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

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, January 14, 2027 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. 

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

Pathways to Citizenship - Prep Hour

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 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

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, January 21, 2027 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. 

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

LGBTQ+ Book Club 2026

Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
LGBTQ+ Book Club:

We meet on the third Thursday of the month at Mission Branch Library at 6:30pm. We read and discuss books for, about and by members of the LGBTQ+ community.   For more i...

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

We meet on the third Thursday of the month at Mission Branch Library at 6:30pm. We read and discuss books for, about and by members of the LGBTQ+ community.

 

For more information about current, past and future titles visit our bookclubs.com Oceanside Public Library LGBTQ+ Book Club site 

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

Monday Writers' Group

Monday, January 25, 2027 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Bring 3-5 pages of your writing to share. 

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

Bring 3-5 pages of your writing to share. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Oceanside Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off-site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Friday of each month, except in December.  The meetings are open to the public in-person and for non-participation viewing on Zoom.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Friday of each month, except in December.  The meetings are open to the public in-person and for non-participation viewing on Zoom.

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, January 27, 2027 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.