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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children (ages 0-5)
Mission Branch Library
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 6-11)" group.

Earth Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for Earth Club, a fun and engaging program where kids, ages 6-11, can explore nature through interactive, nature-centered experiences.

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.

Tween Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (ages 8-12)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to read and discuss tween graphic novels, do a hands-on activity and make new friends!

Read and discuss the book in verse Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca.

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.

Cuentos Para Niños

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children (ages 0-5)
Mission Branch Library
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.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.

Homework Helpers

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Academic Support
Event Details:

One-on-one homework help every Thursday in the Mission Branch Library Community Room for students in grades K-8.

Walk-ins welcome, no registration 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.

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

LGBTQ+ Book Club 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
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 "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.

LEGO Brick Building

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
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 "Teens (ages 13-17)" group.

Teen Book Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (ages 13-17)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Lunar New Year Love Story, by Gene Luen Yang.  Free copies of the book are available for pickup at Mission Brach Library while supplies last. Feel free to attend even if you haven't read or finished the book.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

All Day 1/19 - 1/20
All Branches
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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group.

Computer Basics - 2025

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Mission Branch Library
Cancelled
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.

Library Club 2025

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
Cancelled
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (ages 0-5)
Mission Branch Library
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 6-11)" group.

Family Book Club - Con Todos! A Family Series with Naibe Reynoso

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids and caregivers are invited to read and discuss the book, do a hands-on activity and make new friends!

Read and discuss the book "How to Stuff a Piñata/Cómo rellenar una piñata", by Naibe Reynoso.

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.

Hablame! Spanish Conversation Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
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 0-5)" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children (ages 0-5)
Mission Branch Library
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 6-11)" group.

Paws to Read

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Academic Support

School aged children have an opportunity to meet specially trained dogs and read their favorite stories to them. This reading program can improve reading skills of children who might otherwise be intimidated to read in front of adults. No registration 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.

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

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children (ages 0-5)
Mission Branch Library
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.

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

Digital Literacy Workshop Series

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

3-Class workshop series.

Jan 23: Computer Basics - Learn basics like how to start your computer, save and re-open a file, and create a folder in this class.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.

Homework Helpers

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Academic Support
Event Details:

One-on-one homework help every Thursday in the Mission Branch Library Community Room for students in grades K-8.

Walk-ins welcome, no registration 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.

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.

LEGO Brick Building

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
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 "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group.

Make and Create for Teens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Mission Branch Library
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 Body Scrubs

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

Computer Basics - 2025

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Mission Branch Library
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.

Library Club 2025

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Monday Writers' Group 2025

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
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.