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Movie Monday: Kung Fu Panda

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Movie

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)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
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)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Sit back, relax, and enjoy Movie Mondays at the Library with the family! Every Monday, starting at 4:00 p.m., we're showing a free family-friendly film and serving a hot afterschool meal for kids ages 0–18. 

Job Readiness Workshops

Resumes & Applications: Represent Yourself Well

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
READS Program Space at READS Learning Center

Program Type:

Adult Education, Life Skills, READS Learning Center, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+)
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 third in a series of Job Skills Workshops. Your resume tells the story of your professional life and is a hiring team's first introduction to you.

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Tween STEM Maker Club

Wednesday, April 29, 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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Kpop Connect

Friday, May 1, 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.

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Movie Monday: Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Movie

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)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
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)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Sit back, relax, and enjoy Movie Mondays at the Library with the family! Every Monday, starting at 4:00 p.m., we're showing a free family-friendly film and serving a hot afterschool meal for kids ages 0–18. 

Job Readiness Workshops

Job Lab

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
READS Program Space at READS Learning Center

Program Type:

Adult Education, Life Skills, READS Learning Center, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+)
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:

Sign up for a 30 minute session with a trained job coach who can work with you to craft your resume, practice interviewing or make accounts to search for jobs online.

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AARP - San Diego Scam Jam: Building Your Fraud-Prevention Toolkit

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Civic Center Library Community Room at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Adult Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop

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: Adult Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Did you know elder fraud scams led to more than
$160 million in reported losses in San Diego
County in 2025? Join us for an interactive session
focused on recognizing, preventing, and reporting

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Movie Monday: Monsters, Inc.

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Movie

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)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
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)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Sit back, relax, and enjoy Movie Mondays at the Library with the family! Every Monday, starting at 4:00 p.m., we're showing a free family-friendly film and serving a hot afterschool meal for kids ages 0–18. 

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Wind-Up Vinyl Hour

Monday, May 11, 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. May's theme is "May Gray." 

Job Readiness Workshops

Winning the Interview: Tips, Techniques, and Practice

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
READS Program Space at READS Learning Center

Program Type:

Adult Education, Life Skills, READS Learning Center, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults (ages 18+)
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. Do you feel excited or nervous when you think about interviewing for a job? For many, this experience causes more stress than enthusiasm and we're here to help.

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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
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.

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
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.

First Friday Art Walk

4:00pm–9:00pm
All Ages
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.

Little Read Creative Writing and Art Workshop

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: 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.

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/24–5/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, READS Learning Center, Adelante Bookmobile, All Library Locations

Independence Day Holiday

All Day 7/3–7/5
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, All Library Locations

Labor Day Holiday

All Day 9/6–9/7
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, Adelante Bookmobile, All Library Locations

Veterans Day Holiday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Civic Center Library, Mission Branch Library, John Landes Community Center Library, Bookmobile, All Library Locations

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/26–11/27
All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations

Christmas 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

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