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First Try: Embroidery

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
READS Learning Center
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts, READS Learning Center
Registration Required
Event Details:

READS Learning Center invites adults to participate in First Try, a creative program focused on learning new things! Join us for our first four-part series where we will learn how to embroider together!

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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Wind-Up Vinyl Hour

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
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 March, the theme is "divine feminine." 

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 "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Art for Older Adults at El Corazon Senior Center

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

Paint, Plant, Grow

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE

9:00am–10:00am
Children (ages 0-5)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Childrens Area
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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 "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Make and Create for Teens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Mission Branch Library
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:

Let's get crafty! Join us at 4:30 p.m. at Mission Branch Library for crafts and snacks. All materials will be provided.

Today's project: Beaded Fish

This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

The Stitch Nitch Embroidery Club 2026

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oceanside Public Library invites teens and adults to participate in the Stitch Nitch Embroidery Club. All levels, from beginner to expert, are invited to attend in person.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Twisted Stitches Yarn Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A place for adults and teens interested in crochet and knit. Beginners to experts welcome.

Oceanside Public Library invites teens and adults to participate in the Twisted Stitches Yarn Club. All levels, from beginner to expert, are invited to attend in person.

 

This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group

Club de Platitos

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children (ages 6-11)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Study Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Come along and let's explore the vibrant wonders of Latin America together with exciting crafts, awesome activities, and delicious treats!

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 0-12)" 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

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
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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

First Try: Embroidery

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
READS Learning Center
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Room: READS Program Space
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts, READS Learning Center
Registration Required
Event Details:

READS Learning Center invites adults to participate in First Try, a creative program focused on learning new things! Join us for our first four-part series where we will learn how to embroider together!

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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

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.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE

9:00am–10:00am
Children (ages 0-5)
Mission Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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 "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Make and Create for Teens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Mission Branch Library
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:

Let's get crafty! Join us at 4:30 p.m. at Mission Branch Library for crafts and snacks. All materials will be provided.

Today's project: Stained Glass

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

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.

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

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
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.

Easter Holiday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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

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
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 "Adults (ages 18+)" group

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.

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

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
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 "Children (ages 6-11)" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Twisted Stitches Yarn Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A place for adults and teens interested in crochet and knit. Beginners to experts welcome.

Oceanside Public Library invites teens and adults to participate in the Twisted Stitches Yarn Club. All levels, from beginner to expert, are invited to attend in person.

 

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Art Class with Studio ACE

9:00am–10:00am
Children (ages 0-5)
Civic Center Library
Open
Registration Required
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.