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Tween STEM Maker Club

Wednesday, April 22, 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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Books & Brew

Wednesday, April 22, 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 at Shoots (Tremont Collective). Grab a drink, relax, and chat about some great books with us!

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Learn to Play Pokémon for ages 5-10 with Parent

Thursday, April 23, 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 5-10 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.

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Healthy Neighbor Box Distribution

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Branch Community Room at Mission Branch Library

Program Type:

Food Distribution

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food Distribution
Event Details:

Pick up a free Healthy Neighbor box full of fresh and local grown produce and grains. No ID, area of residence, or income verification is required. While supplies last.

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Movie Screening - The Librarians

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Off-site

Program Type:

Movie, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attend a free screening of documentary film The Librarians. Throughout the film, you’ll meet Librarians across the U.S.

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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. 

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Movie Screening - The Librarians

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Off-site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attend a free screening of documentary film The Librarians. Throughout the film, you’ll meet Librarians across the U.S.

Movie Monday: Kung Fu Panda

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
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. 

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.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Movie Monday: Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
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. 

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.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Movie Monday: Monsters, Inc.

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-8), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
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. 

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.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

From Screwball to Spoof: A Movie Series

6:00pm–8:30pm
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: Movie
Event Details:

From sparkling romantic banter to rapid-fire satire and modern mockumentary, this summer series explores how movies make us laugh. 

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

Big Blanket Movies

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens (ages 13-17)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
Event Details:

Grab your friends and settle in for a hauntingly fun afternoon! Lounge on a giant picnic blanket and enjoy a screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

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.

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