Storytimes near SAN MARCOS LIBRARY

San Marcos, Kids and Family Room, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Watch the past come to life with this special storytime from our friends at the San Diego Archaeological Center. This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the San Marcos Library.

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Stories for Seniors brings literature – read aloud – to senior citizens here at the library. A professional actor will read a one-hour selection of short stories, poems, or interesting articles to senior audiences. Each month the library will host one event during Summer Learning: Thursday June 11 at 4:00 pm Thursday July 9 at 4:00 pm Thursday August 13 at 4:00 pm

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Do you enjoy crochet or knitting? Bring your current project and join us on Thursdays at 4:30 for an hour of crochet and knitting.  All skill levels are welcome.

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Join the Cultural Connections Book Club and explore stories from around the world! Each month we'll discuss a book (fiction or nonfiction) that highlights different cultures, perspectives and life experiences. Selections will be available in multiple languages, making it easy for readers from diverse backgrounds to participate. Connect with fellow readers, discover new voices, and celebrate the richness of global storytelling! July 11 - In the Country We Love by Diane Guerrero August 15 - Butter by Asako Yuzuki September 12 - TBD

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Unwind, relax, and get creative at our DIY Adult Art & Craft Series! Join us for a calming Adult Coloring program where all supplies are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy an easy, stress-free way to create your own beautiful artwork. No artistic experience needed. Registration is required as space is limited.  Sign up today!

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Children dive into absorption and polymer science while making cool, squishy artificial snow they can touch, mold, and play with.

San Marcos, Great Room, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Puppets, music, and science collide in Noteworthy Puppet’s S.T.E.A.M.works : The Puppet Musical. Come see the world’s first-ever 3D printed puppet used in a live show! This presentation was generously sponsored by the Friends of the San Marcos Library.

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

A seat is waiting for you at the Chess Table. Come and test your skills against other players. Playing chess offers a lot of benefits . Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Instruction is offered the first half hour for children. Children should have a basic knowledge of how to move the pieces. Adults will meet in the community room. Chess sets will be provided. Children 8 or younger must be accompanied by someone who is 12 or older. 

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Calling all San Marcos local authors! Come share your work, ideas and inspiration with other local authors in a fun and engaging environment.

San Marcos, Kids and Family Room, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Use Duplos or Legos to build whatever you can imagine at Lego Mania! Open to all ages on select Wednesdays from 3-4 pm. Many thanks to the Friends of the San Marcos Library for their continued support of our programs and events.

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Ever want to feel a part of something bigger? Join us as we tackle a sticker mosaic painting to decorate the teen area and take pride in knowing you helped! Snacks provided. 

San Marcos, Kids and Family Room, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Learn about our local watershed through stories and an engaging science presentation. Featuring special guests from the San Marcos Watershed.

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

American Literary Heroes is a unique program highlighting four iconic American writers who have left a lasting impact on the social consciousness of the United States, and across the globe. Actors will bring Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Henry David Thoreau to life using selections of their works and bits of their lives. Thursday June 4 - Mark Twain Thursday June 25 - Walt Whitman Thursday July 16 - Emily Dickinson Thursday August 6 - Henry David Thoreau All performances will begin at 4:00 pm.

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Do you enjoy crochet or knitting? Bring your current project and join us on Thursdays at 4:30 for an hour of crochet and knitting.  All skill levels are welcome.

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Find your reading community! Our new fiction book club is a place to connect with other book lovers, share your unique perspectives in a safe and welcoming environment, and engage in thoughtful conversations about compelling stories across genres. January - Deacon King Kong by James McBride February - Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover March - Andy Weir Choose Your Own Adventure - either The Martian or Project Hail Mary April - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah May - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn June - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline July - Shark Heart by Emily Habeck August - The Dream Hotel by Leila Lalami September - Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang October - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore November - Lilith by Eric Rickstand December - 2 nd Annual Fiction Addiction Best Books of the Year Extravaganza!

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Beginner watercolor class. All supplies provided. Please register as space is limited. 

San Marcos, 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

Create your own mini zine! Kids will explore artistic expression, use layout and visual design principles, practice sequencing and informational thinking, and apply measurement, structure, and patterning to create their own stories.