TumbleBooks
Check out this terrific online resource for children who love picture books. Browse the TumbleBook Library where you can find animated, talking picture books, puzzles, and educational games. It’s also great for grownups who care about children and want to help them learn and grow: it includes book descriptions, vocabulary help, quizzes for after reading, reviews of books, and author/illustrator information. Have your library card number ready and click here to explore TumbleBooks.

Library Cards are free the first time, and entitle children to borrow up to 25 items at a time for 3 weeks. Children are welcome to apply for a card when they are able to write their first and last names. Replacements for lost cards are $1.00 each.

Materials
» Books on all subjects and stories for ages Infant through 14 years
» Cassettes & Compact Discs
» Books on tape and cassette/book sets
» Magazines
» Videos
» Spanish language books, tapes and videos

Sunshine Storytime
A 30- to 40-minute storytime for ages 4-6 is offered at both the Civic Center Library and Mission Branch Library. Check our Calendar of Events for current days and times.

Special Storytimes
Toddlertime for ages 2-3 years is offered Thursdays at the Civic Center Library. We ask that each child be accompanied by an adult.

Baby Star Storytime for newborns to 24 months with parent or caregiver is offered at both the Civic Center Library and Mission Branch Library. Check our Calendar of Events for more information.

Spanish Storytime for ages 2 to 6 every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Civic Center Library.

Reading Programs
A FREE summer reading program for grades 1-6 plus a read-to-me program for preschoolers and kindergartners encourages children to enjoy books and reading during the summer. An exciting new theme is offered every summer!

Wacky Wednesday After-School Craft Program
For school-aged children. Check our Calendar of Events for more information.

Other Activities
After-school clubs, movies and special programs are offered year-round.

Computers
The Civic Center Library offer computer access on a first-come, first-served basis for kids to help with homework, learning programs and general interest, including stations with learning games and activities without Internet access for younger children.

Library Visits and Group Storytimes (for groups of more than 10 children)
Library visits and group Storytimes are available to all groups and classes, preschool through 6th grade. Please call (760) 435-5600 at least 2 weeks in advance to book tours or group Storytimes.