Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Hands holding record with the text "Wind-Up Vinyl Hour" on top

Wind-Up Vinyl Hour

Monday, March 9, 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. For March, the theme is "divine feminine." 

craft type supplies on table in front of IPad

Tween STEM Maker Club

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Main character wearing superhero cape

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Civic Center Library Storycorner at Civic Center Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Tweens (ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss the graphic novel Weirdo by Tony Weaver, Jr. and Jes & Cin Wibowo.  

Pokemon Club image

Learn to Play Pokémon for ages 5-10 with Parent

Thursday, March 12, 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.

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

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.

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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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.

Easter Holiday

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

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