What's Going On?

Boy reading Whether it's weekly story time, crafts, or a special event, there's always something exciting happening for children and their families at the Oceanside Public Library. 

Storytimes
After-school Activities
Upcoming Special Events


Storytimes
Storytimes are designed to develop early literacy skills and inspire a love of reading in your child.  Children will delight in storytelling, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and making crafts. 
All storytimes are free and about 30—45 minutes in length.

Preschool Storytime
For ages 3 -6.
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - Civic Center Library
Friday, 10:30 a.m. - Mission Branch Library

Cuentos Para Ninos
Traiga sus niños de 2 a 5 años a divertirse y aprender, con cuentos, canciones y actividades especiales.
Miercoles, 10:30 a.m. - Civic Center Library
Viernes, 11:00 a.m. - Mission Branch Library

Baby Storytime 
This storytime includes an interactive read aloud, finger plays, nursery rhymes, songs and free play.
For ages 0 - 24 months.
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - Mission Branch Library
 

Toddler Storytime
For ages 2 – 3.
Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - Civic Center Library

Family Pajama Storytime
For all ages.  Come dressed in your PJs!
1st Monday of the month, 6 p.m. - Civic Center Library


After-School Activities

Wacky Wednesday After-school Crafts
Get creative with fun children’s crafts and check out some good books!  For children of all ages.
1st Wednesday of the month, 2:00 p.m. - Mission Branch Library
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 2:00 p.m. - Civic Center Library

Paws to Read
Read and share books with a Love on a Leash therapy dog and get a free bookmark! 
For children in kindergarten to sixth grade.
1st  Wednesday of the month, 3:00 p.m. - Civic Center Library
3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:00 p.m. - Mission Branch Library

Upcoming Special Events

Friday May 18, 2012 (Today)
10:30 AMPreschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime - Join us for a fun filled thirty minutes designed to inspire your child as they explore the wonderful world of books and develop early literacy, motor and social skills. Children will delight in listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in finger plays. A creative craft or free play completes the storytimes. For preschool children, ages 3 - 6.
10:30 AMPJ Library Storytime with Shalom Baby & Jewish Family Service
Children, parents and caregivers are invited to share in stories, songs and art at a special free storytime open to all.  This storytime is appropriate for all ages.
11:30 AMCuentos Para Ninos
Cuentos Para Ninos [Spanish-language storytime, ages 2-5] - Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias. El programa incluye cuentos, canciónes y actividades especiales. Para mas información llame a Grace Francisco at (760) 435-5638.