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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–11:15am
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 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 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 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)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Courtyard
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 free meals at John Landes Community 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 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 "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
Room: John Landes Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Game Night
Event Details:

Do you love playing games? Join us each Thursday 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 "Children (ages 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group

Learn to Play Pokémon for ages 5-10 with Parent

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Homeschool Friendly, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids 5-10 years old, bring a parent and join the downtown Civic Center Library to learn how to play the popular Pokémon card trading game.  This is for kids and parents that play at the beginning level, with no experience.

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

Next Chapter Book Club

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

Next Chapter Book Club is a read-along book club for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. 

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

Cafecito: English Practice

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

This program is for adults learning English and improving basic reading and writing skills.

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

Ven a divertirte practicando Inglés! Únete a nosotros para conversacion y para encontrar nuevos amigos! 

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
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

Step Class

6:00pm–7:30pm
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: 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 "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Pre-K STEAM

10:30am–11:15am
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Education, STEAM/ STEM

Children ages 2-5, and their caregivers, can join to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math topics and have fun in this hands-on class perfect for your little one! 

*While Supplies Last*

 

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

Healthy Neighbor Box Distribution

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food Distribution
Event Details:

Pick up a free Healthy Neighbor box full of fresh and local grown produce and grains. No ID, area of residence, or income verification is required. While supplies last.

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

Carpe Diem: Youth Life Skills Class

5:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
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)
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Movie Screening - The Librarians

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Off-site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attend a free screening of documentary film The Librarians. Throughout the film, you’ll meet Librarians across the U.S.

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

Computer Basics

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 is drop-in and is designed to help users get more comfortable with technology.

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

VCC Tobacco & Opioid Prevention Program Tabling

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn about the resources and services offered by the Vista Community Clinic Tobacco & Opioid Prevention Program -including free Naloxone.

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

Pre-K & Play

10:30am–11:30am
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: Early Education, Kinder Readiness

Please join us for our Pre-K & Play: Kindergarten Readiness program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this 6-week workshop, your little ones will learn early learning concepts and socialize in a friendly classroom setting.

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

First Try: Welcome Spring

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
READS Learning Center
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts, READS Learning Center
Registration Required
Event Details:

READS Learning Center invites adults to participate in First Try, a creative program focused on learning new things! Join us for this three-part series where we will make garden related crafts to welcome spring together!

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

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 "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 "Children (ages 6-11)" group

Cool Beans Adventure to Brazil

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly, Life Skills, STEAM/ STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In our evidence-based, multicultural & eco-focused Cool Beans Adventure Around the World nutrition club, elementary students learn about healthy eating in the context of diverse culture, geography and

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.

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

Spice Club Meet Up

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: Conversation Group, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Welcome to the Spice Club Meet-up!

Did you have fun with this month's spice? Were there any surprises along the way? Did you make a delicious recipe you want to share with others?