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Easter Holiday

All Day
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
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 "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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Plants, People, Community: Community Botany Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages are invited to join Plants, People, Community for an interactive and informative workshop exploring native plants and plants that we eat.  Participants will take home plants and seeds shared in the program.

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 "Children (ages 0-12)" group.

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children (ages 0-12)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12)
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime

Please join us for Pajama Storytime, featuring interactive songs, fingerplays, and read alouds.

For 0-12 and their caregivers.

Pajamas are encouraged!

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.

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 "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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Discovery Stories

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: Adult Education, Book Club, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center, Workshop, Writing
Event Details:

A fun and interactive program for adults improving their 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 0-5)" group.

Bilingual Story Time

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. Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias.

Join us for a program that includes stories and songs. For children from 2 to 5 years old and their families.

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

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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 "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 Friday 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 - 5:00pm
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:

 

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
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:

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, board games, and join our Dungeons & Dragons meetup!

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: 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
Waitlist
Registration
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 "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about resources and services offered by the HHSA Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities.

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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

VCC Parent and Child Health Programs tabling

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), 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.

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 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.