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Big Read Kickoff Celebration, Seeds & Song

1:00pm–3:00pm
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
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.

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

Seed Saving Workshop with Plants, People, Community

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Big Read, Workshop
Event Details:

Seed Saving Workshop with Plants, People, Community featuring Paul Maschka, Regenerative Farming Educator with the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County.

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.

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

Rooted in Community: Art with Studio ACE

3:00pm–4:00pm
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
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: 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
Event Details:

Make a seed- and nature-inspired artwork celebrating roots, growth, and community with instructors from Studio ACE. For all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Easter Holiday

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Mission Branch Library, All Library Locations
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
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Art For All at Oceanside Museum of Art

12:00pm–2:00pm
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
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
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
Event Details:

All ages are invited to create native plant clay seed bombs. These are small, sculptural clay forms filled with local, pollinator-friendly native seeds.

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 "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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
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: Big Read, 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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group
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This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
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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

Rooted in Community: Art with Studio ACE

3:00pm–4:00pm
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
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Courtyard
Age Group: 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
Event Details:

Make a seed- and nature-inspired artwork celebrating roots, growth, and community with instructors from Studio ACE. For all ages.

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

First Tuesday Page Turners

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Big Read, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the First Tuesday of every month at Mission Branch Library.  The books are selected by the group or align with Library programming. 

Book List 

April-the Seed Keeper

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

Little Read Creative Writing and Art Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This writing and art workshop will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson.

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

Exhibition Celebration: The Seed Keeper, OMA West @ The Seabird Resort

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: 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: Big Read, Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the newest exhibition at OMA West, The Seed Keeper.

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

Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE

9:00am–10:00am
Children (ages 0-5)
Civic Center Library
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 "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

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Off-site
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

11:00am–12:30pm
Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)
Off-site
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

Writing Workshop: Plants & Poetry

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
READS Learning Center
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Big Read, Adult Education, READS Learning Center, Workshop, Writing
Event Details:

Inspired by Diane Wilson's, The Seed Keeper, create poems in two styles related to themes of plants, family and connection. 

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

Family Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Big Read, 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!

This month, family book club will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson.

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

Pajama Storytime: Little Read

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8)
Program Type: Big Read, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Please join us for Pajama Storytime, featuring interactive songs, fingerplays, read alouds and a craft!

For 0-8 and their caregivers.

Pajamas are encouraged!

This storytime will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson.

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

Writing Workshop: Plants & Poetry

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
READS Learning Center
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Big Read, Adult Education, READS Learning Center, Workshop, Writing
Event Details:

A fun and interactive program for adults learning English and improving basic reading and writing 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 event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group

Family Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Big Read, 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!

This month, family book club will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson.

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

Becoming Good Ancestors: A Seed Gathering with Plants, People, Community

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Big Read, Workshop
Event Details:

Bianca Bonilla from Plants, People Community, will lead a workshop and discussion on our relationship with seeds and our environment and how we can become good ancestors by saving seeds and capturing the stories around them.

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

9:00am–10:00am
Children (ages 0-5)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

The Seed Keeper Book Discussion at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Big Read, Book Club
Event Details:

Come to Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center to discuss Oceanside’s Big Read novel The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. Light refreshments provided.

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

Native Seed Workshop with Plants, People, Community

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Big Read, Workshop
Event Details:

Native Seed Workshop with Plants, People, Community featuring Stacy Anderson, Research Coordinator with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

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 "All Ages" group

First Friday Art Walk

4:00pm–9:00pm
All Ages
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for First Friday Art Walk.

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

Little Read Creative Writing and Art Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This writing and art workshop will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson.