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parent or guardian and child in pajamas reading books

Pajama Storytime: with Local Author Kate Allen Fox!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
The Hidden Life

The Hidden Life: A Movie Series

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Movie, Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
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:

Discover unseen desires, hidden truths, and the worlds concealed beneath the surface of everyday life in this three film series. 

boy standing on unknown planet between two towering mosquito looking entities

Tween Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Tweens (ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss the chapter book We Are Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey.

Book cover of When the Wolf Comes Home with black and grey wolf bearing it's teeth through a glass window

Books & Brew

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off-site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+)
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Due to the holiday, December Books & Brew will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 

January IG post for kpop connect

Kpop Connect

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all Kpop fans ages 8–17! Dive into the world of Stray Kids, Enhypen, Blackpink, BTS, and more with music, crafts, games, and snacks inspired by your favorite idols.

Multiple vinyl records panned out on a surface

Wind-Up Vinyl Hour

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for Wind-Up Vinyl Hour. Every month, participants will be prompted to bring a record that matches a new theme.

orange background with two girls sitting side by side

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Tweens (ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss the graphic novel Stargazing by Jen Wang.

Green event flyer featuring image of Olivia Chilcote and the cover of her book, Unrecognized in California.

Meet the Author: Olivia Chilcote

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Author Visit

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join local author and professor, Dr. Olivia Chilcote, for a presentation on her book, Unrecognized in California: Federal Acknowledgment and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians.

Book cover for Project Hail Mary with astronaut connected through wire floating in space

Books & Brew

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off-site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+)
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for our fun monthly book club meeting now at Shoots (Tremont Collective). Grab a drink, relax, and chat about some great books with us!

Books & Brew

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off-site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+)
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for our fun monthly book club meeting now at Shoots (Tremont Collective). Grab a drink, relax, and chat about some great books with us!

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Christmas Eve Holiday

3:00pm–10:00pm
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Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Bookmobile, Adelante Bookmobile, Online, Off-site, All Library Locations

Christmas Holiday

All Day
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New Year's Eve Holiday

3:00pm–10:00pm
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Closing
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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

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Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Bookmobile, Adelante Bookmobile, Online, Off-site, All Library Locations

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

All Day 1/18–1/19
All Library Locations
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Meet the Author: Olivia Chilcote

10:00am–11:30am
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: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join local author and professor, Dr. Olivia Chilcote, for a presentation on her book, Unrecognized in California: Federal Acknowledgment and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians.

Staff Development Day

All Day
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Easter Holiday

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Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/24–5/25
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Independence Day Holiday

All Day 7/3–7/5
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Labor Day Holiday

All Day 9/6–9/7
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Veterans Day Holiday

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Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/26–11/27
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Christmas Eve Holiday

3:00pm–10:00pm
All Branches
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Branches:
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Bookmobile, Adelante Bookmobile, Online, Off-site, All Library Locations

Christmas 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

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