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Seed of the Week: Sunflowers

Plant Pals at Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Civic Center Library Courtyard at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library 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: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Sunflower.  Can you guess the world's tallest sunflower? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with a planted sunflower seed.

Seed of the Week: Sunflowers

Plant Pals at Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
John Landes Community Center Courtyard at John Landes Community Center Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
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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: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Sunflower.  Can you guess the world's tallest sunflower? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with a planted sunflower seed.

Seed of the Week: Sunflowers

Plant Pals at Lunch at the Library at Balderrama Park

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Off-site

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
View Details
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Sunflower.  Can you guess the world's tallest sunflower? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with a planted sunflower seed.

Seed of the Week: Sunflowers

Plant Pals

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
View Details
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), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Sunflower.  Can you guess the world's tallest sunflower? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with a planted sunflower seed.

Studio Ace, Arts, Community, Education in rainbow colors

Little Learners Workshops- Toddler Art Class

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Early Education, Performance, Storytime

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Education, Performance, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

These classes focus 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.

Book cover of Sunrise on the Reaping

Teen Book Club

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens (ages 13-17)
Register Now
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Sunrise on the Reaping, by Suzanne Collins.  Free copies of the book are available for pickup at Mission Brach Library while supplies last. Feel free to attend even if you haven't read or finished the book.

Job Readiness Workshops - Finding Your Fit: Match Your Skills to the Job You Want - The Job Search: Get Organized & Be Prepared - Resumes that Rock: Represent Yourself Well - Winning the Interview: Tips, Technique & Practice

Winning the Interview: Tips, Techniques, and Practice

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
READS Program Space at READS Learning Center

Program Type:

Adult Education, Life Skills, READS Learning Center, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+)
Register Now
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Life Skills, READS Learning Center, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The fourth and final part in a series of Job Skills Workshops.

 

Seed of the Week: Pumpkins

Plant Pals at Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Civic Center Library Courtyard at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
View Details
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library 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: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Pumpkin.  Can you guess the world's heaviest pumpkin? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with planted pumpkin seeds.

Seed of the Week: Pumpkins

Plant Pals

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
View Details
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), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Pumpkin.  Can you guess the world's heaviest pumpkin? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with planted pumpkin seeds.

Seed of the Week: Pumpkins

Plant Pals at Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
John Landes Community Center Courtyard at John Landes Community Center Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
View Details
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: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Pumpkin.  Can you guess the world's heaviest pumpkin? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with planted pumpkin seeds.

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Lunch at the Library at Joe Balderrama Park

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
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

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

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.

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.

San Diego Rescue Mission Office Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
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: Other
Event Details:

With a location based in Oceanside, San Diego Rescue Mission helps restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness, abuse, poverty or addiction through faith-based emergency services, residential rehabilitation programs, children’s ser

Spice Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

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.

 

Old Globe: Behind the Curtain - Comedy of Errors

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
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), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Event Details:

Old Globe Presents : Behind The Curtain : Comedy of Errors

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.

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

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

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.

Criminal Capers: 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:

A trio of tense, tightly wound tales where plans unravel and the desperation escalates. 

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

Art for Older Adults at El Corazon Senior Center -

9:15am–10:45am
Older Adults (ages 50+)
Off-site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fabulous Florals Workshop" | Join us for Art for Older Adults, a monthly creative program held at the El Corazon Senior Center from 9:15 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. with Studio Ace.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Lunch at the Library

11:00am–11:45am
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 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

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

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.

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 learning English and improving basic 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.

Games and Grub for Teens

11:00am–12:00pm
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 during Lunch at the Library in the Teen Zone at our Civic Center location to play with our Switches, VR Headsets, board games, and more!

For ages 10-17. No registration required!

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.

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:45pm
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

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

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.

Lunch at the Library at Joe Balderrama Park

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
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

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

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.

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

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

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.

It's Foam Time! For Kids

12:30pm–1:30pm
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: Special Event
Event Details:

 

The Foam is made of mostly water with a small amount of the same foaming ingredients as the leading all-natural dish soap. 

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.

Friends of the Oceanside Public Library Board Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and they work hard to raise funds and give more than $100,000 per year in support to the Library

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.

Family Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids and caregivers are invited to read and discuss the book, do a hands-on activity and make new friends!

Read and discuss the chapter book 

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.

Hablame! Spanish Conversation Class -2025

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
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.