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

Tutor Connect

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
READS Learning Center
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, ESL/ Literacy Tutor Training, READS Learning Center
Event Details:

Gather with current Oceanside READS tutors and volunteers to stay up to date, learn new techniques, and build community.

This event is for current Oceanside READS volunteers only.

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.

Cuentos Para Niños

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children (ages 0-5)
Civic Center Library
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 "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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Cafecito: English Practice

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults (ages 18+)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Study Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center

Come practice English and have fun! Join us for coffee, conversation and friendly faces!

Ven a divertirte practicando Inglés! Únete a nosotros para tomarte un cafecito y encontrar nuevos amigos! 

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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Books & Brew

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Off-site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

New location! 

Come join us for our fun monthly book club meeting now at South Oceanside Brewing Co. Grab a drink, relax, and chat about some great books with us!

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Vista Community Clinic Parent and Child Health Program Tabling

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), Adults (ages 18+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about services and resources provided by Vista Community Clinic Parent and Child Health Programs. 

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

Toddler-Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (ages 0-5)
Civic Center Library
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

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

Game Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Game Night
Event Details:

Do you love playing games? Join us each Tuesday 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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club, READS Learning Center
Registration Required
Event Details:

A read-along book club for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Readers and non-readers are welcome to join!

The book club will be held via Zoom, preregistration is required for Zoom link.

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

Cafecito: English Practice

5:15pm - 6:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center

Come practice English and have fun! Join us for coffee, conversation and friendly faces!

Ven a divertirte practicando Inglés! Únete a nosotros para tomarte un cafecito y encontrar nuevos amigos! 

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 "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

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 "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
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: 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:

On the 1st Monday of each month, pick up a kit that includes:

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 "All Ages" group.

TrueCare Tabling

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about services and resources offered by TrueCare.

 

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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration
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.

Cafecito: English Practice

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center

Come practice English and have fun! Join us for coffee, conversation and friendly faces!

Ven a divertirte practicando Inglés! Únete a nosotros para tomarte un cafecito y encontrar nuevos amigos! 

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

A Man Alone: A Movie Series

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Movie, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Three morally conflicted characters struggle to recover their humanity in perilous circumstances. 

Join Cinema Studies Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray for a screening and discussion of each film. 

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

Cafecito: English Practice

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults (ages 18+)
READS Learning Center
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center

Come practice English and have fun! Join us for coffee, conversation and friendly faces!

Ven a divertirte practicando Inglés! Únete a nosotros para tomarte un cafecito y encontrar nuevos amigos! 

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

Tuesday Tea for Older Adults

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for "Tuesday Tea," a delightful tea-tasting experience at the library designed especially for older adults. Discover a variety of new teas and enjoy warm conversations with fellow attendees.

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 0-5)" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children (ages 0-5)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
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.