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Learn to Play Pokémon for ages 5-10 with Parent

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Homeschool Friendly, Workshop

Age Group:

Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)
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 5-8 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.

A cartoon illustration of a park with two trees, green bushes, and grass and Pokémon characters standing in the middle.

Pokémon: 30 years of Adventure

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us for an unforgettable day of Pokémon excitement and creativity! From thrilling activities to fun crafts, we've got it all! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, see you there! 

two sticks with hanging beads on each end attached in middle of cup

Tween STEM Maker Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Civic Center Early Learning Hub at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

STEAM/ STEM

Age Group:

Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: STEAM/ STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join STEM Ambassadors from CSUSM and participate in weekly hands-on STEM activities. Solve real world design challenges using a variety of technologies and building materials.

Paths of Vengeance, A Movie Series

Paths of Vengeance: A Movie Series

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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:

Take a journey through four searing tales of justice and revenge. 

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

flyer for kpop connect for March 2026

Kpop Connect

Friday, March 6, 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.

Hands holding record with the text "Wind-Up Vinyl Hour" on top

Wind-Up Vinyl Hour

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Civic Center Library Courtyard 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 Courtyard
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. For October, the theme is "divine feminine." 

Main character wearing superhero cape

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, March 11, 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 Weirdo by Tony Weaver, Jr. and Jes & Cin Wibowo.  

craft type supplies on table in front of IPad

Tween STEM Maker Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Civic Center Early Learning Hub at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

STEAM/ STEM

Age Group:

Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: STEAM/ STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join STEM Ambassadors from CSUSM and participate in weekly hands-on STEM activities. Solve real world design challenges using a variety of technologies and building materials.

Pokemon Club image

Learn to Play Pokémon for ages 5-10 with Parent

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Homeschool Friendly, Workshop

Age Group:

Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11)
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 5-8 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.

cardboard box candy dispenser

Tween STEM Maker Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Civic Center Early Learning Hub at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

STEAM/ STEM

Age Group:

Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: STEAM/ STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join STEM Ambassadors from CSUSM and participate in weekly hands-on STEM activities. Solve real world design challenges using a variety of technologies and building materials.

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