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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 0-5)" 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

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 "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 0-5)" 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.

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.

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. 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.

New Year's Eve Holiday

3:00pm–10:00pm
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

New Year's Day 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 "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 Required
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
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.

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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Writers' Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Writing

Meet monthly on the Second Sunday of the Month at Mission Branch Library.

Bring 6 copies of up to 1,500 words of prose; or two poems, no more than one page each.

Library Foundation Board Meeting

10:00am–12:00pm
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Library Board Room
Event Details:

The Oceanside Public Library Foundation meets bi-monthly in the Civic Center Library Board Room.

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

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.

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 "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.

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 "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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Monday Writers' Group

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Bring 3-5 pages of your writing to share. 

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 "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.