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Shrek movie

Movie Monday: Shrek

Monday, March 16, 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 3:30 p.m., we're showing a free family-friendly film and serving a hot afterschool meal for kids ages 0–18. 

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.

Big Read event promotion

Big Read Kickoff Celebration, Seeds & Song

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Civic Center Library Courtyard at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Big Read, Arts & Crafts, Performance

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
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

A purple alien with a cat on its head and a little girl with curly brown hair on a bubble space ship and "HOME" spelled on top

Movie Monday: Home

Monday, March 23, 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 3:30 p.m., we're showing a free family-friendly film and serving a hot afterschool meal for kids ages 0–18. 

hand sewn felt bee with wire

Tween STEM Maker Club

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Book cover for A Head Full of Ghosts. Sideways image of darken, ominous hallway with staircase and banister next to window filled with sunlight.

Books & Brew

Wednesday, March 25, 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!

Pokemon Club image

Learn to Play Pokémon for ages 5-10 with Parent

Thursday, March 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.

Healthy Neighbor Box Distribution

Friday, March 27, 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.

cartoon lion with arms crossed, three penguins stacked ontop of each other, hippo, zebra, and giraffe standing on a beach with "Madagascar" spelled above them

Movie Monday: Madagascar

Monday, March 30, 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 3:30 p.m., we're showing a free family-friendly film and serving a hot afterschool meal for kids ages 0–18. 

Job Readiness Workshops

Finding Your Fit: Match Your Skills to the Job You Want

Wednesday, April 1, 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 first in a series of Job Skills Workshops. Learn how your unique combination of experiences, skills and interests merge in order to help you identify career opportunities.

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Movie Monday: Shrek

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 3:30 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: Home

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 3:30 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: Madagascar

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 3:30 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.

Paths of Vengeance: A Movie Series

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch 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. 

Easter Holiday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Mission Branch Library, All Library Locations

Movie Monday: Hop

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 3:30 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: Elio

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 3:30 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: Elemental

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 3:30 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 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 3:30 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.

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