Kids

All Oceanside Public Library buildings are temporarily closed in the interest of public health due to Covid 19. Please watch our Children's Librarians as they host virtual storytimes Monday through Friday on Instagram and Facebook stories. While the buildings are closed, check out these digital resources for kids.

The Library offers many resources that support literacy and foster learning and development for children of all ages. Be sure to check out the fun, free and educational events happening at the Library and don't forget to sign up for the kids' reading program!

Storytimes

Weekly Storytimes at the Civic Center Library 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054 Mondays @ 10:30 am – Baby Storytime & Playtime (ages 0-24 months) Tuesdays @ 10:30 am – Preschool Storytime & Craft (ages 3-6 years) Mièrcoles (Wednesdays) @ 10:30 am - Cuentos Para Niños (edades 2-5 años) Thursdays @ 10:30 am - Toddler Storytime & Craft (ages 2-3 years)	Weekly Storytimes at the Mission Branch Library 3861-B Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058 Wednesdays @ 10:30 am – Baby Storytime & Playtime (ages 0-24 months) Fridays @ 10:30 am – Toddler/Preschool Storytime & Craft (ages 2-6 years) Viernes (Fridays) @ 11:30 am – Cuentos Para Niños (edades 2-5 años)

Afternoon Activities
Civic Center Library 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054 1^st Wednesday at 2:00 pm: Paws to Read Read aloud to certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash. (for independent readers in grades K-6) 2^nd Wednesday at 2:00 pm: Science Fun Explore science through hands on fun & themed activities. (for ages 3-12) 3^rd Wednesday at 2:00 pm: Arts & Crafts Get creative with fun children’s crafts, parents can join in on the fun also! (for ages 3 -12) 3^rd Wednesday at 4:00 pm: *Tween Book Club* Discuss the book of the month with other tweens (for ages 8 -12) 4th Wednesday at 2:00 pm: LEGO Brick Build Free building with LEGO and similar bricks. Come show off your brick building talents and make new friends! (for ages 3-12) 5^th Wednesday at 2:00 pm: Arts & Crafts Get creative with fun children’s crafts, parents can join in on the fun also! (for ages 3 -12)	Mission Branch Library 3861-B Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058 1^st Wednesday at 2:00 pm: Arts & Crafts Get creative with fun children’s crafts, parents can join in on the fun also! (for ages 3 -12) 2^nd Wednesday at 2:00 pm: LEGO Brick Build Free building with LEGO and similar bricks. Come show off your brick building talents and make new friends! (for ages 3-12) 3^rd Wednesday at 2:00 pm: Paws to Read Read aloud to certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash. (for independent readers in grades K-6) 4^th Wednesday at 4:00 pm: *Tween Book Club* Discuss the book of the month with other tweens. (for ages 8 -12) Subject to change. Please refer to the calendar or contact the library for the most up to date information.