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 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Big Read Kickoff Celebration, Seeds & Song 1:00pm–3:00pm Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages Civic Center 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 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Big Read Kickoff Celebration, Seeds & Song 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Performance Event Details: Celebrate the Big Read Kickoff of The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson with performances from Captain Mel Vernon and members of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, “Rooted in Community” hands-on art with Studio ACE, and a seed swap with Plants, P 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 "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 Mar 27 2026 Fri Seed Saving Workshop with Plants, People, Community 5:00pm–6:30pm Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) John Landes Community Center Library 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 Mar 27 2026 Fri Seed Saving Workshop with Plants, People, Community 5:00pm–6:30pm 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: Big Read, Workshop Event Details: Seed Saving Workshop with Plants, People, Community featuring Paul Maschka, Regenerative Farming Educator with the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County. 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 This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Rooted in Community: Art with Studio ACE 3:00pm–4:00pm Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages John Landes Community Center Library This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Rooted in Community: Art with Studio ACE 3:00pm–4:00pm John Landes Community Center Library Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library Room: John Landes Community Room Age Group: Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a seed- and nature-inspired artwork celebrating roots, growth, and community with instructors from Studio ACE. For all ages. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter Holiday All Day Some Branches Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter Holiday All Day Branches: Mission Branch Library, All Library Locations
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 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 5 2026 Sun Art For All at Oceanside Museum of Art 12:00pm–2:00pm Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages Off-site Offsite Event 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 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 5 2026 Sun Art For All at Oceanside Museum of Art 12:00pm–2:00pm Off-site Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts Event Details: All ages are invited to create native plant clay seed bombs. These are small, sculptural clay forms filled with local, pollinator-friendly native seeds. 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 "Teens (ages 13-17)" group This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Spice Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Civic Center Library Open Registration Required 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 Apr 6 2026 Mon Spice Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Civic Center Library Open 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: Big Read, 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: Disclaimer(s) 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 This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Rooted in Community: Art with Studio ACE 3:00pm–4:00pm Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages Civic Center Library This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Rooted in Community: Art with Studio ACE 3:00pm–4:00pm Civic Center Library Library Branch: Civic Center Library Room: Civic Center Library Courtyard Age Group: Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+), All Ages Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a seed- and nature-inspired artwork celebrating roots, growth, and community with instructors from Studio ACE. For all ages. 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 Apr 7 2026 Tue First Tuesday Page Turners 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults (ages 18+) Mission Branch Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group Apr 7 2026 Tue First Tuesday Page Turners 2:00pm–3:00pm Mission Branch Library Open Library Branch: Mission Branch Library Room: Mission Branch Community Room Age Group: Adults (ages 18+) Program Type: Big Read, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the First Tuesday of every month at Mission Branch Library. The books are selected by the group or align with Library programming. Book List April-the Seed Keeper
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Little Read Creative Writing and Art Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (ages 6-11) Civic Center Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Little Read Creative Writing and Art Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Civic Center Library Open Library Branch: Civic Center Library Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub Age Group: Children (ages 6-11) Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Writing Registration Required Event Details: This writing and art workshop will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson.
This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Exhibition Celebration: The Seed Keeper, OMA West @ The Seabird Resort 5:30pm–7:00pm Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Off-site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" 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 This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Exhibition Celebration: The Seed Keeper, OMA West @ The Seabird Resort 5:30pm–7:00pm Off-site Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Program Type: Big Read, Special Event Event Details: Celebrate the newest exhibition at OMA West, The Seed Keeper.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE 9:00am–10:00am Children (ages 0-5) Civic Center Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE 9:00am–10:00am Civic Center Library Open Library Branch: Civic Center Library Room: Civic Center Library Childrens Area Age Group: Children (ages 0-5) Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This class focuses 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. 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 "Teens (ages 13-17)" group This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Author Event with Diane Wilson 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Off-site Open Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Apr 10 2026 Fri Author Event with Diane Wilson 6:00pm–8:00pm Off-site Open Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Program Type: Big Read, Author Visit Registration Required Event Details: A presentation on Seeds & Stories by featured Big Read author Diane Wilson on The Seed Keeper and followed by a discussion moderated by Bianca Bonilla with Plants, People, Community. Disclaimer(s) 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 5-8)" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Little Read at Kid’s Nature Clubhouse at Buena Vista Audubon Society 11:00am–12:30pm Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11) Off-site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" group This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Little Read at Kid’s Nature Clubhouse at Buena Vista Audubon Society 11:00am–12:30pm Off-site Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11) Program Type: Big Read, STEAM/ STEM Event Details: Buena Vista Audubon Society (BVAS) Kid’s Nature Clubhouse welcomes our friends from the Oceanside Public Library for this year’s Little Read! 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Writing Workshop: Plants & Poetry 11:00am–12:00pm Adults (ages 18+) READS Learning Center This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Writing Workshop: Plants & Poetry 11:00am–12:00pm READS Learning Center Library Branch: READS Learning Center Room: READS Program Space Age Group: Adults (ages 18+) Program Type: Big Read, Adult Education, READS Learning Center, Workshop, Writing Event Details: Inspired by Diane Wilson's, The Seed Keeper, create poems in two styles related to themes of plants, family and connection. 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 6-11)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Family Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (ages 6-11) Civic Center Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Family Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Civic Center Library Open Library Branch: Civic Center Library Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub Age Group: Children (ages 6-11) Program Type: Big Read, 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! This month, family book club will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson. 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 This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Pajama Storytime: Little Read 6:00pm–6:30pm Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8) Mission Branch Library This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (ages 5-8)" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Pajama Storytime: Little Read 6:00pm–6:30pm Mission Branch Library Library Branch: Mission Branch Library Room: Mission Branch Community Room Age Group: Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8) Program Type: Big Read, Special Event, Storytime Event Details: Please join us for Pajama Storytime, featuring interactive songs, fingerplays, read alouds and a craft!For 0-8 and their caregivers.Pajamas are encouraged! This storytime will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson. 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Writing Workshop: Plants & Poetry 11:00am–12:00pm Adults (ages 18+) READS Learning Center This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Writing Workshop: Plants & Poetry 11:00am–12:00pm READS Learning Center Library Branch: READS Learning Center Room: READS Program Space Age Group: Adults (ages 18+) Program Type: Big Read, Adult Education, 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.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (ages 6-11) Mission Branch Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Mission Branch Library Open Library Branch: Mission Branch Library Room: Mission Branch Community Room Age Group: Children (ages 6-11) Program Type: Big Read, 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! This month, family book club will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson. 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 "Teens (ages 13-17)" group This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Becoming Good Ancestors: A Seed Gathering with Plants, People, Community 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) John Landes Community Center Library 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Becoming Good Ancestors: A Seed Gathering with Plants, People, Community 5:00pm–6:30pm John Landes Community Center Library Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library Room: John Landes Community Room Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Program Type: Big Read, Workshop Event Details: Bianca Bonilla from Plants, People Community, will lead a workshop and discussion on our relationship with seeds and our environment and how we can become good ancestors by saving seeds and capturing the stories around them. 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE 9:00am–10:00am Children (ages 0-5) Mission Branch Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE 9:00am–10:00am Mission Branch Library Open Library Branch: Mission Branch Library Room: Mission Branch Community Room Age Group: Children (ages 0-5) Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This class focuses 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. 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 This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group Apr 29 2026 Wed The Seed Keeper Book Discussion at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Off-site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group Apr 29 2026 Wed The Seed Keeper Book Discussion at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center 3:00pm–4:00pm Off-site Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Program Type: Big Read, Book Club Event Details: Come to Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center to discuss Oceanside’s Big Read novel The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. Light refreshments provided. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens (ages 13-17)" group This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Native Seed Workshop with Plants, People, Community 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Civic Center Library 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Native Seed Workshop with Plants, People, Community 5:00pm–6:30pm Civic Center Library Library Branch: Civic Center Library Room: Civic Center Library Community Room Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+) Program Type: Big Read, Workshop Event Details: Native Seed Workshop with Plants, People, Community featuring Stacy Anderson, Research Coordinator with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. 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 "All Ages" group May 1 2026 Fri First Friday Art Walk 4:00pm–9:00pm All Ages Civic Center Library This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 2026 Fri First Friday Art Walk 4:00pm–9:00pm Civic Center Library Library Branch: Civic Center Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: Join us for First Friday Art Walk.
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group May 5 2026 Tue Little Read Creative Writing and Art Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (ages 6-11) Civic Center Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group May 5 2026 Tue Little Read Creative Writing and Art Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Civic Center Library Open Library Branch: Civic Center Library Room: Civic Center Early Learning Hub Age Group: Children (ages 6-11) Program Type: Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Writing Registration Required Event Details: This writing and art workshop will be themed around the community Little Read Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sung Yung, Diane Wilson.
