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 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 Big Read Kickoff Celebration, Seeds & Song Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Civic Center Library Courtyard at Civic Center Library Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Performance Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), 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 Celebrate the Big Read Kickoff of The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson with performances from Captain Mel Vernon and members of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, “Rooted in Community” hands-on art with Studio ACE, and a seed swap with Plants, P View Details 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 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat Big Read Kickoff Celebration, Seeds & Song 1:00pm–3:00pm Civic Center Library Library Branch: Civic Center Library Room: Civic Center Library Courtyard Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), 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: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Performance Event Details: Celebrate the Big Read Kickoff of The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson with performances from Captain Mel Vernon and members of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, “Rooted in Community” hands-on art with Studio ACE, and a seed swap with Plants, P 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.
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