The Morro Bay Library Friends Book Group is a monthly meeting for adults. We read a selection of fiction and non-fiction books. Join us the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Program Room at the library. No registration is required.
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
¡Sé parte de la diversión en este evento con Lotería, música y bocadillos para que todos disfruten! Este evento se llevará a cabo de forma bilingüe en inglés y español. Be part of the fun at this Lotería event, music, and snacks for everyone to enjoy! This event will be held bilingually in English and Spanish.
Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills. Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life. To join, please email the Literacy Coordinator at: jmarquez@monroviaca.gov or call (626) 256-8264.
Join us for our monthly Fiber Arts Club. Bring your project and enjoy camaraderie with like-minded sewers, stitchers, knitters, and anything fiber arts. First Thursday of each month.
Film Club meets the first Thursday of each month to discuss a selected film from our Kanopy and DVD collection. Just watch the movie of the month and join in on the conversation. It’s like a book club, but for films! For the June meeting we will be discussing the 1963 historical WWII epic, The Great Escape. This film follows a group of Allied Prisoners of War as they plan a mass escape from a German POW camp during WWII. A heavily fictionalized story based on real events and people. Includes...
The Cambria Library and Cambria Connections are partnering to present a senior book club! Though geared toward seniors, this club is open to anyone who wants to join a dynamic discussion about the monthly book. Books will be decided on at the end of the previous meeting and will be available to reserve at the Cambria Library. Program will be held next door to the library at Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428. Please contact the Cambria Library at (805) 927-4336 for more infor...
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
Do you love playing games? Join us each Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the John Landes Community Center Library to play with our Switches, VR Headsets, and board games! For ages 10-17. No registration required!
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.
Alzheimer's San Diego - Care Options: Residential Placement
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Whether you’re looking at placement options now or planning ahead, learn about the different types of residential settings, what they cost, and how to choose what’s best for your situation. Free & open to the community. For more information or to pre-register visit alzsd.org/classesor call (858) 492-4400
Union Street closes to cars for a weekend of local food, art, and live music in the Cow Hollow neighborhood. It is an easy, low-key way to spend a June afternoon.
Like a good classic who dunnit? The Mystery Etc book club will meet monthly to discuss puzzles and clues to figure out the most bone chilling mysteries. Snacks will also be included!
Stonewall Chico Pride is the largest LGBTQ+ event between Sacramento to the Oregon border, and one of the biggest annual festivals in the Butte County area. It’s a celebration of diversity; uniting, strengthening and affirming the LGBTQ+ Community and their allies. Chico Pride typically is packed full of events for all ages, interests, identities and walks of life.
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
This event will be held in the STORY ROOM for this date. A Book Club for MPL Adult Literacy Services Learners. Read books with a trained tutor and become an active reader. Improve your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills. Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Books will be provided. To join, please email the Literacy Coordinator at: jmarquez@monroviaca.govor call (626) 256-8264.
READS Learning Center invites adults to participate in First Try, a creative program focused on learning new things! Join us to learn beading, macrame and wire wrapping, trying a new jewelry making method each month. So register now and accessorize your Summer! Try something for the first time and make something wonderful. Registration is limited, so sign up today! All materials and equipment will be provided. Oceanside READS Learning Center is a welcoming and encouraging environment where ad...
Explore compelling fictional narratives featuring historical times and people, in hopes that the human story will help us connect to our past, understand our present and, perhaps, help us shape a better future.
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
The biggest event on the county calendar takes over the Del Mar Fairgrounds with food, concerts, livestock, and rides. It runs most days across nearly a month, so there is no rush to catch it.
Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library. For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator: jmarquez@monroviaca.gov (626) 256-8264
Join us for the yarn and sewing hangout! Bring your embroidery, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, mending, or portable craft of any kind to socialize while you work on your project! Sewing machines will also be available, and we can teach you how to use them if needed. Make sure to bring your own supplies and tools as only limited materials will be provided.
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
Estrategias para mejorar el equilibrio y prevenir caidas Aprenda sobre como los cambios debidos a la demencia afectan sus movimientos y como fortalecerse. Gratis y abierto al público. Para más información llame al 858.492.4400 o visite alzsd.org/classes
June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, August 3 and 20, 2026
7 to 8 p.m., gates 6:30 p.m.
El Dorado East Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St. · Long Beach, CA
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El Dorado Nature Center Summer Concert Series
El Dorado East Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St.
Settle into the outdoor amphitheater for folk, bluegrass, and western swing twice a month, with a suggested 5 dollar donation supporting the nature center.
Reptiles and Friends! Presented by the Wildlife Learning Center
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Have you ever wanted to see a tortoise, a Walking Stick, or a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach? If yes, join us for our visit from the Wildlife Learning Center as they teach us about reptiles and their friends. Their enthusiastic biologists combine wildlife and the State of California Academic Standards for Science in a fun and informative way to bring the Life Sciences . . . to LIFE!
The San Luis Obispo Library Book Club is a monthly book group for adults. We read a selection of recent fiction and non-fiction books. Join us the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Conference Room at the library. No registration is required. 2026 Reading List - January 8 – Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard, 368 pages, NF - February 11 – The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez, 302 pages...
From sparkling romantic banter to rapid-fire satire and modern mockumentary, this summer series explores how movies make us laugh. Join us at the Oceanside Public Library with Cinema Studies Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray for a screening and introduction to each film. No sign up required. Refreshments provided. May 13: Pillow Talk (1959), Unrated An interior decorator and playboy songwriter share a telephone party line and size each other up. June 10: One, Two, Three (1961), Unrated In Cold...
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
Do you love playing games? Join us each Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the John Landes Community Center Library to play with our Switches, VR Headsets, and board games! For ages 10-17. No registration required!
Veterans, service members, and families — you're invited to a free ceramics class hosted by Makers and Clay! Unwind, get creative, and learn how to handcraft a custom pet bowl for your furry friend. All skill levels are welcome. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance! To register call 626-256-8294 or email mh-andrade@monroviaca.gov
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
We meet at the library at noon on the second Friday of every month. Weather permitting, we gather on our beautiful patio. Please come prepared to tell us about your favorite books read this month. Everyone is welcome.
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.
Are you interested in adding Libby to your smart phone, computer, or tablet? Is your Kindle no longer supported? Learn how to switch your Libby account from Kindle to a new device in this small group session. We will be downloading the app to your device, so bring your library card, device, and your password for the app store for your device.
Oceanside Public Library hosts a Graphic Novel Book Club for adults in partnership with San Diego Comic-Con International. This program meets the 2nd Thursday of each month and will be online via Zoom only this month. Book Club members decide on the topics and books for each month. June's theme is Nonfiction. This month's titles are: Main Book: The Secret To Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel On Hoopla Amazon Link Supplemental Reads: Fruit of Knowledge: The Vulva vs. The Patriarchy by Liv...
Chabot hosts BubbleFest on June 13, 2026, a playful day of bubble science and hands on fun up in the hills. It is geared toward families but a charming outing for any age.
Concerts Under the Stars: Dreams & Desperados (Eagles & Fleetwood Mac Tributes)
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Bring a chair and watch Eagles and Fleetwood Mac tribute bands play under the open sky at the historic Ramona Bowl, with food vendors and a full bar on site.
Forebay Fun Day (National Parks Week) 📅 June 13, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM 📍 930 Garden Dr, Oroville, CA Celebrate National Parks Week at Forebay Fun Day! Join us for a morning of outdoor fun and community connection. Stop by the Butte County Mobile Library to discover all the great resources the library has to offer — because great adventures start with great libraries! 🌱
Honor, celebrate, and reflect — Butte County Library is proud to join the African American Family and Cultural Center in celebrating Juneteenth Freedom Day! Stop by our table as we come together as a community to commemorate this important day in history and look ahead to a future of opportunity for all.
Learn about our Memory Lab. Once you have completed the orientation, you can digitally archive your home: - VHS movies - Photographs - Audio cassettes - 8mm film reels - Slides - Film negatives and more! The first step is completing this fun orientation. *Memory Lab users must be 18 or older and have a valid library card.
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month for a celebration of reading and the joy of discussing books with others. 2026 Reading List - January 10– French Braid by Anne Tyler - February 14– The Art Thief by Michael Finkle - March 14– BOTY - April 11– Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - May 9– The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - June 13– Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf - July 11– The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom - August 8– The Signature of all Things By Elizabet...
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
"Fiction Addiction" is a book group for adults that meets the second Saturday of each month. Bring your own coffee and join in the conversation about a selected work of contemporary fiction. Register for an email meeting reminder, book list, and discussion questions. 2026 Reading List - June 13 – The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (kit) - July 11 – Conan Doyle for the Defense by Margalit Fox (kit) NF - August 8 – The Overstory by Richard Powers (kit) - September 12 – Remarkably Bright...
San Miguel library, Saturday, June 13, at 11:00am also at Nipomo Library, Thurs, July 16, 11:30am We will hear, see and touch some of the items Ms. Brenda uses to care for local bees. Sponsored by a grant from the CA State Library, Lunch at the Library program 2026.
Bring your questions and see or participate in a hands-on demo. This is a drop-in style workshop, no registration is required. For the regular 3D printer class, held on the 1st Monday of the month, please click here.
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
In an informal setting, writers share their stories, poems, reflections with the group. Discussion about the variety of writing techniques and genres, and introduction to the Library's eResources happens periodically.
Join us for yoga with instructor Nicole Carr! Whether you've set some new mind and body goals, need a good stretch or you're looking to burn some calories, this is the class for you. Stay fit and have fun with yoga! Participants must bring yoga mat. Blocks, and blankets encouraged as needed for your practice.
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library. For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator: jmarquez@monroviaca.gov (626) 256-8264
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
Practice speaking English in this friendly online setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! Register free here: https://forms.gle/EXF4EpuZvCR2aaiZ8
Craving a book club where suspense and surprise are part of the fun? Then join us at the Mystery, Etc. Book Club! This reading group for fans of mystery, suspense, thrillers and all the unpredictable twists in between. Each month we dive into a new title that keeps you guessing, with occasional ventures into related genres like true crime, psychological fiction, fantasy-mystery, and noir. Join fellow readers for spirited discussions and a welcoming atmosphere where no plot twist goes unexplor...
Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! You don’t need to be a student of Oroville Adult Education to attend.
Are you interested in adding Libby to your smart phone, computer, or tablet? Is your Kindle no longer supported? Learn how to switch your Libby account from Kindle to a new device in this small group session. We will be downloading the app to your device, so bring your library card, device, and your password for your device.
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
Join us for a Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities. The movie this month will be Smurfs. Please feel free to bring lunch or a snack to enjoy while watching the movie.
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.
Únase a nosotros en el Centro Comunitario Landes para un evento que fomenta la construcción de comunidad y el enriquecimiento cultural. Este club de lectura es una oportunidad para fortalecer vínculos y explorar juntos temas culturales. ¡No se lo pierda! El evento se llevará a cabo en español. Habrá 10 ejemplares disponibles del libro del próximo mes. Se entregarán por orden de llegada. Discutiremos el libro: Arráncame la vida by Ángeles Mastretta No podemos garantizar que los alimentos servi...
Join us for a fun and free cooking class with local chefs at the John Landes Community Resource Center in Oceanside! Brought to you by the Berry Good Foods Foundation, this hands-on class is a great opportunity to learn new skills, discover fresh ingredients, and connect with your neighbors.
A 55-plus health and resources fair lands on the regional calendar in June, with screenings, local services, and information aimed squarely at older adults. It is a low-key way to gather a lot of useful contacts in one afternoon.
The historic North Beach neighborhood throws a big street festival on Father's Day weekend with art, music, and Italian food. It runs both days from 11am to 7pm.
Discover the future of cooking at our induction cooktop workshop! Learn how this precise, energy-efficient technology helps you prepare healthier meals in less time. Induction cooking is safer than gas or traditional electric methods, offering unmatched control and responsiveness. Join us to explore a faster, cleaner, and more reliable way to cook. Samples will be provided! Feeling inspired? Induction cooktops will be available for checkout from our Library of Things after the workshop!
Let's get those gardens going with a plant swap! Bring any seeds, starts, veggies, or other gardening supplies to share with the community. Don't have anything to swap? No problem! All gardening enthusiasts are welcome.
Between the Lines is a monthly book discussion group for adults. We read a selection of fiction and non-fiction books. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month for a fun discussion, as well as coffee, tea and light snacks provided by Friends of the Atascadero Library. In our ongoing efforts to be environmentally conscious, we encourage attendees to bring their own travel mug. Our selection this month will be: Circe by Madeline Miller
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
Are you interested in adding Libby to your smart phone, computer, or tablet? Is your Kindle no longer supported? Learn how to switch your Libby account from Kindle to a new device in this small group session. We will be downloading the app to your device, so bring your library card, device, and your password for your device.
The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library will host a Vintage and Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Civic Center Library Community Room and Courtyard. Earlybird shopping for Friends members only from 9-10 a.m. with memberships available for purchase at the door.
A Book Club for MPL Adult Literacy Services Learners. Read books with a trained tutor and become an active reader. Improve your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills. Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Books will be provided. To join, please email the Literacy Coordinator at: jmarquez@monroviaca.govor call (626) 256-8264.
READS Learning Center invites adults to participate in First Try, a creative program focused on learning new things! Join us to learn beading, macrame and wire wrapping, trying a new jewelry making method each month. So register now and accessorize your Summer! Try something for the first time and make something wonderful. Registration is limited, so sign up today! All materials and equipment will be provided. Oceanside READS Learning Center is a welcoming and encouraging environment where ad...
Wildfire Ecology, Evacuation Readiness, and Your Community
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This family friendly workshop will go over the basics of wildfire ecology, and how to prepare yourself and your community for an evacuation. It will include community discussion and interactive activities around wildfire preparedness. Registration is encouraged.
Join a group of friendly book lovers that explore and discuss a variety of great fiction and nonfiction titles. Call the Shell Beach Library for the current discussion book.
Learn about our Memory Lab. Once you have completed the orientation, you can digitally archive your home: - VHS movies - Photographs - Audio cassettes - 8mm film reels - Slides - Film negatives and more! The first step is completing this fun orientation. *Memory Lab users must be 18 or older and have a valid library card.
Journey through 250 years of US history alongside history of our local Oceanside! Hear major milestones from Captain Mel Vernon, of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians and Kristi Hawthorne, Executive Director of the Oceanside Historical Society as they explore the semiquincentennial!
Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library. For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator: jmarquez@monroviaca.gov (626) 256-8264
The Monrovia Public Library’s Veterans Resource Center is partnering with our local Starbucks to host a monthly meetup for veterans and military service members. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Starbucks (239 W. Huntington Drive) at 6pm for a free coffee while making connections and sharing stories with fellow veterans and service members. Schedule an appointment to meet with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or representative (and fellow veteran) from VPAN (Veterans Peer Access...
The book club meets in the Story Room of the Library. Zoom option available for those that are interested. - 6:30pm - welcome and chit/chat - 6:45pm - discussion begins If you are new to Novel T's Book Club, please email jandrewsheldon@gmail.com to be connected to the group. See below for the Titles we will be reading. January: The Bear by Andrew Krivak February: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho March: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett April: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger May: So Good They Can't Ignore...
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
Drop by the library and play some video games, on a big screen, or a board game on the last Thursday of the month. We'll have a variety of multiplayer games ready to play. Open to all skill levels. No registration required.
Practice speaking English in this friendly online setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! Register free here: https://forms.gle/EXF4EpuZvCR2aaiZ8
Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! You don’t need to be a student of Oroville Adult Education to attend.
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! To obtain a copy of Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle, you can borrow a copy from our Library Catalog, find it in digital or audio using the Libby or Hoopla apps, or use our Link+ feature. Summary Chuck Tingle's debut, Camp Damascus, is a searing and earnest horror debut about the demons the queer community faces in America, the price of keeping secrets,...
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.
Two days of celebration take over Civic Center, and the parade marches up Market Street on Sunday morning. It is one of the biggest, most joyful gatherings the city holds all year.
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Oceanside Chamber is hosting a festival marking the country's 250th birthday. It is a one-time big event with the city's usual mix of food, music, and community booths.
It's Game Night at the Monrovia Public Library! Have fun with new people and enjoy our collection of board games, puzzles and Nintendo Switch games. Feel free to bring your own games to share. (Age's 18+) Sponsored by the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library!
Do you like music? Do you like to sing? Do you want to sing your praises over how much music trivia you know? If so, please join us for our Amped Up: Music Trivia & Karaoke. We'll break out the snacks and start with the trivia, then end with some singing. No registration necessary.
🤝 Come together at the Chico Coexist Fair! Join Chico Coexist and Butte County Library for a community resource fair built on mutual aid, generosity, and connection. 📅 June 27, 2026 📍 Faith Lutheran Church — 667 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA ⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM What to expect: 🧥 Clothing Swap — bring what you don't need, take what you do 🥫 Canned Food Drive — every donation makes a difference 🌱 Mutual Aid Resources — because we take care of each other All are welcome. See you there! 💛
Explore compelling fictional narratives featuring historical times and people, in hopes that the human story will help us connect to our past, understand our present and, perhaps, help us shape a better future.
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
Choose adventure by watching National Treasure at the library. In this month's feature, a historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure and the key is contained within the Declaration of Independence.
Try out theater by reading a part in a short play alongside others. Discussion of the play to follow. A fun way to appreciate theater with no audience and no pressure.
Join us for yoga with instructor Nicole Carr! Whether you've set some new mind and body goals, need a good stretch or you're looking to burn some calories, this is the class for you. Stay fit and have fun with yoga! Participants must bring yoga mat. Blocks, and blankets encouraged as needed for your practice.
Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library. For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator: jmarquez@monroviaca.gov (626) 256-8264
The Morro Bay Library Friends Book Group is a monthly meeting for adults. We read a selection of fiction and non-fiction books. Join us the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Program Room at the library. No registration is required.
The Literacy Connection is excited to announce our English Conversation Club happening every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm. All levels are welcome! This is a friendly, casual environment to: - Practice speaking English - Meet other adult ESL learners - Participate in fun conversation activities This is a judgement-free space to build your English confidence. We'll have icebreakers, guided discussions on interesting topics, and casual conversation practice. No pre-registration...
¡Sé parte de la diversión en este evento con Lotería, música y bocadillos para que todos disfruten! Este evento se llevará a cabo de forma bilingüe en inglés y español. Be part of the fun at this Lotería event, music, and snacks for everyone to enjoy! This event will be held bilingually in English and Spanish.
Drop by the library and play some video games, on a big screen, or a board game on the last Thursday of the month. We'll have a variety of multiplayer games ready to play. Open to all skill levels. No registration required.
Practice speaking English in this friendly online setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! Register free here: https://forms.gle/EXF4EpuZvCR2aaiZ8
Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! You don’t need to be a student of Oroville Adult Education to attend.
Join us for our monthly Fiber Arts Club. Bring your project and enjoy camaraderie with like-minded sewers, stitchers, knitters, and anything fiber arts. First Thursday of each month.
Film Club meets the first Thursday of each month to discuss a selected film from our Kanopy and DVD collection. Just watch the movie of the month and join in on the conversation. It’s like a book club, but for films! For the July meeting, we will be discussing the 1980 psychological horror film The Shining. Based on Stephen King’s 1977 novel. A writer and his family caretake an isolated hotel during the winter and slowly experience the terrors of isolation, violence, and the sinister forces l...
From sparkling romantic banter to rapid-fire satire and modern mockumentary, this summer series explores how movies make us laugh. Join us at the Oceanside Public Library with Cinema Studies Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray for a screening and introduction to each film. No sign up required. Refreshments provided. May 13: Pillow Talk (1959), Unrated An interior decorator and playboy songwriter share a telephone party line and size each other up. June 10: One, Two, Three (1961), Unrated In Cold...
Over the July 4 weekend, the Fillmore district closes its street for free live jazz from more than 30 acts. It is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast.
The Fourth of July parade downtown has been a town tradition since 1892, run by MainStreet Oceanside. Flags, floats, and crowds line the streets for the morning.
Like a good classic who dunnit? The Mystery Etc book club will meet monthly to discuss puzzles and clues to figure out the most bone chilling mysteries. Snacks will also be included!
Library Club is a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Join us for fun group games and engaging arts & crafts activities.
Welcome to Spice Club! Rule #1 - You do not talk about spice club... unless it’s to share your favorite recipe! Here's how it works: On the 1st Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m., pick up a kit that includes: - A sample of a featured spice - History of the spice’s origins - Recipes from our cookbook collection --------------------------------------------------------------- Spice Kits featuring Mustard Seed available at the Civic Center Library adult reference desk on the 2nd floor. Kits are li...
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
In an informal setting, writers share their stories, poems, reflections with the group. Discussion about the variety of writing techniques and genres, and introduction to the Library's eResources happens periodically.
A gentle 'mindful mobility' practice with instructor Helen Trevelyan. Water bottle and clothing layers recommended. Attendees of all skill levels are welcome. Rain cancels. Yoga cuando estas sentado. Juntate con la presentadora Helen Trevelyan. Trae una botella de agua y ropa calentita.
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
Join us on the First Tuesday of every month at Mission Branch Library. The books are selected by the group or align with Library programming. Book List July 7 Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali Aug 4 Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Sep 1 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library. For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator: jmarquez@monroviaca.gov (626) 256-8264
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
Manejando cambios en la comunicación y el comportamiento. Gratis y abierto al público. Para más información llame al 858.492.4400 o visite alzsd.org/classes
Practice speaking English in this friendly online setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! Register free here: https://forms.gle/EXF4EpuZvCR2aaiZ8
Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! You don’t need to be a student of Oroville Adult Education to attend.
The San Luis Obispo Library Book Club is a monthly book group for adults. We read a selection of recent fiction and non-fiction books. Join us the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Conference Room at the library. No registration is required. 2026 Reading List - January 8 – Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard, 368 pages, NF - February 11 – The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez, 302 pages...
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
We meet at the library at noon on the second Friday of every month. Weather permitting, we gather on our beautiful patio. Please come prepared to tell us about your favorite books read this month. Everyone is welcome.
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.
Oceanside Public Library hosts a Graphic Novel Book Club for adults in partnership with San Diego Comic-Con International. This program meets the 2nd Thursday of each month and is currently meeting online and in person at the Civic Center Library. Book Club members decide on the topics and books for each month.
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month for a celebration of reading and the joy of discussing books with others. 2026 Reading List - January 10– French Braid by Anne Tyler - February 14– The Art Thief by Michael Finkle - March 14– BOTY - April 11– Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - May 9– The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - June 13– Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf - July 11– The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom - August 8– The Signature of all Things By Elizabet...
A Book Club for MPL Adult Literacy Services Learners. Read books with a trained tutor and become an active reader. Improve your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills. Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Books will be provided. To join, please email the Literacy Coordinator at: jmarquez@monroviaca.govor call (626) 256-8264.
READS Learning Center invites adults to participate in First Try, a creative program focused on learning new things! Join us to learn beading, macrame and wire wrapping, trying a new jewelry making method each month. So register now and accessorize your Summer! Try something for the first time and make something wonderful. Registration is limited, so sign up today! All materials and equipment will be provided. Oceanside READS Learning Center is a welcoming and encouraging environment where ad...
Library Club is a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Join us for fun group games and engaging arts & crafts activities.
This program explores general information about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and aims to empower the community to build confidence around the topic. Join us for an informative session and gain a better understanding of AI and different AI uses. Registration is encouraged.
Explore compelling fictional narratives featuring historical times and people, in hopes that the human story will help us connect to our past, understand our present and, perhaps, help us shape a better future.
A gentle 'mindful mobility' practice with instructor Helen Trevelyan. Water bottle and clothing layers recommended. Attendees of all skill levels are welcome. Rain cancels. Yoga cuando estas sentado. Juntate con la presentadora Helen Trevelyan. Trae una botella de agua y ropa calentita.
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library. For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator: jmarquez@monroviaca.gov (626) 256-8264
Join us for the yarn and fabric hangout! Bring your embroidery, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, mending, or portable craft of any kind to socialize while you work on your project! A few sewing machines will also be set up for small projects; instruction on how to use the sewing machines will also be available. Make sure to bring your own supplies and tools as only limited materials will be provided.
Drop by the library and play some video games, on a big screen, or a board game on the last Thursday of the month. We'll have a variety of multiplayer games ready to play. Open to all skill levels. No registration required.
Practice speaking English in this friendly online setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! Register free here: https://forms.gle/EXF4EpuZvCR2aaiZ8
Craving a book club where suspense and surprise are part of the fun? Then join us at the Mystery, Etc. Book Club! This reading group for fans of mystery, suspense, thrillers and all the unpredictable twists in between. Each month we dive into a new title that keeps you guessing, with occasional ventures into related genres like true crime, psychological fiction, fantasy-mystery, and noir. Join fellow readers for spirited discussions and a welcoming atmosphere where no plot twist goes unexplor...
Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! You don’t need to be a student of Oroville Adult Education to attend.
We will hear, see and touch some of the items Ms. Brenda uses to care for local bees. Sponsored by a grant from the CA State Library, Lunch at the Library program 2026.
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
The California State Fair takes over Cal Expo with food, concerts, livestock, and a wine and craft beer competition. It is a big, hot, summer tradition, so go early or in the evening.
Arts and craftsFood and wineIndoorsGood with family
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club runs its summer meet from mid-July into early September, racing Thursdays through Sundays plus Labor Day. Opening Day is a dressy, festive scene, and the Pacific Classic is the big race in August.
Join us for a Sensory Movie for Adults with Disabilities. The movie this month will be Playing with Fire. Please feel free to bring lunch or a snack to enjoy while watching the movie.
Join us at the South Bay Community Center for a free mini string concert and discussion with four rising musical all-stars from top U.S. music conservatories.
Join us on Fridays for topical documentaries, telenovelas, or television series. Acompañanos los Viernes para ver documentales, telenovelas o series de televisión.
Join us for a fun and free cooking class with local chefs at the John Landes Community Resource Center in Oceanside! Brought to you by the Berry Good Foods Foundation, this hands-on class is a great opportunity to learn new skills, discover fresh ingredients, and connect with your neighbors.
Pride weekend brings a big parade through Hillcrest and a two-day festival at Marston Point in Balboa Park. It is one of the city's largest and most joyful gatherings.
We welcome parents and caregivers to join us for an expert-led workshop in collaboration with Foothill Family. This workshop will focus on childhood developmental milestones and empowerment for families by providing information and resources about their child's early years. Take home a free book to add to your home library, while supplies last. Registration is encouraged.
This event is for veterans, service members and family. Ages 16+ recommended. Get ready for fun at the library! Join us for Veterans Family Feud, where families and friends go head-to-head in a showdown of fun and laughs as they try to guess the top answers to survey questions. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at 626-256-8294.
Tiny Art invites community members to design and create miniature works of art, fostering creativity, connection and shared appreciation for artistic expression.
Between the Lines is a monthly book discussion group for adults. We read a selection of fiction and non-fiction books. Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month for a fun discussion, as well as coffee, tea and light snacks provided by Friends of the Atascadero Library. In our ongoing efforts to be environmentally conscious, we encourage attendees to bring their own travel mug. Our selection this month will be: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
Library Club is a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Join us for fun group games and engaging arts & crafts activities.
Bring your questions and see or participate in a hands-on demo. This is a drop-in style workshop, no registration is required. For the regular 3D printer class, held on the 1st Monday of the month, please click here.
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.
In an informal setting, writers share their stories, poems, reflections with the group. Discussion about the variety of writing techniques and genres, and introduction to the Library's eResources happens periodically.
A gentle 'mindful mobility' practice with instructor Helen Trevelyan. Water bottle and clothing layers recommended. Attendees of all skill levels are welcome. Rain cancels. Yoga cuando estas sentado. Juntate con la presentadora Helen Trevelyan. Trae una botella de agua y ropa calentita.
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. No appointment necessary!
Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library. For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator: jmarquez@monroviaca.gov (626) 256-8264
The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development. Enjoy social connections, early childhood resources and storytimes all provided in a play-filled environment created just for you.