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

Club de Platitos

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children (ages 6-11)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Study Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Come along and let's explore the vibrant wonders of Latin America together with exciting crafts, awesome activities, and delicious treats!

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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

LGBTQ+ Book Club 2026

6:30pm–8:00pm
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 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
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This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Step Class

6:45pm–8:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), 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 0-12), 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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A free step class for all ages and all levels. Enhance your fitness and coordination while enjoying energetic music!

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: 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.

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/24–5/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Adelante Bookmobile, All Library Locations
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Interfaith Office Hours

10:00am–2:00pm
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+)
Event Details:

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. 

No appointment necessary!

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.

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

Bilingual Story Time (English/español)

11:30am–12:00pm
Children (ages 0-5)
John Landes Community Center Library
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 en inglés y español. 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 "All Ages" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Tuesday 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 "Children (ages 6-11)" group

LEGO Brick Building

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children (ages 6-11)
John Landes Community Center Library
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 0-12)" 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
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Afternoon Eats at the Library

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for meals at Civic Center Library! Meals are available to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger while supplies last. No registration is 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.

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 6-11)" group

Bilingual Book Club (English/Spanish)

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: Book Club
Event Details:

Expand your reading, speaking and listening skills in both Spanish and English.

Un club de libros para expandir tu nivel de lectura, expresión oral, y comprensión auditiva en inglés y español.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Game Night for Teens

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Teen Zone - Civic Center
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 Civic Center Library to play with our Switches, VR Headsets, and board games!

For ages 10-17. No registration required!

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)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Childrens Area
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 Tuesday in the Civic Center Library Children's area 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

D&D for Adults

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Oceanside Public Library is pleased to bring its patrons the opportunity to participate in the TTRPG, Tabletop Role play game, Dungeons and Dragons.

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

D&D for Adults

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Oceanside Public Library is pleased to bring its patrons the opportunity to participate in the TTRPG, Tabletop Role play game, Dungeons and Dragons.

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

Hablame! Spanish Conversation Class -2026

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Teen Zone - Mission Branch
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 "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 en español. 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 "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
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Afternoon Eats at the Library

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Childrens Area
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for meals at Civic Center Library! Meals are available to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger while supplies last. No registration is 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.

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

Pathways to Citizenship - Prep Hour

5:30pm–6:45pm
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: 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.