
Summer STEAM: Salt Painting
Watch capillary action in real time as colored water climbs, spreads, and mixes through salt, transforming simple materials into eye‑catching artwork.
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Watch capillary action in real time as colored water climbs, spreads, and mixes through salt, transforming simple materials into eye‑catching artwork.

Unwind, relax, and get creative at our DIY Adult Art & Craft Series! Join us for a calming Mandala art 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...

Family story time conducted in Japanese -- all ages welcome. Come learn stories and songs in Japanese!

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.

Calling all kids! Join us for a fun hour of crafting during Summer Reading Program 2026! All supplies are included, while supplies last. We thank the Friends of the San Marcos Library; their generosity contributes to our programs and events! June 24: Hand Cactus July 8: Paper Plate Butterfly July...

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...

Get creative and add some color to your summer! Teens tweens and in-betweens are invited to bring their own T-shirt all dye materials will be provided just bring a clean, white shirt and be ready to design something uniquely yours. Dress for mess and enjoy a relaxed, hands-on afternoon of art and...

Artist Carlos Nieto III teaches you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is! Using simple shapes and easy to understand instructions, you will gain the knowledge to create your every own unique anime characters. Snacks and craft supplies will...

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.

Get ready to look at duct tape in a whole new way! Cut, fold, and tape your way into some new flip-flops or maybe a new wallet. The possibilities are endless, all materials provided!

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.

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.

Family story time conducted in Japanese -- all ages welcome. Come learn stories and songs in Japanese!

Children create their own slime while exploring polymerization, experimenting with textures and mix‑ins, playing with color combinations, observing simple chemical reactions, and practicing basic measuring skills in a creative, low‑pressure way.

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.

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

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.

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...

Design, build, and test straw airplanes while exploring aerodynamics, trying out new design ideas, overcoming fun obstacles, and learning how engineering and flight really work.

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

Children will explore measuring, mixing ingredients, and simple chemistry while making homemade playdough and experimenting with texture and form.

This interactive, family-friendly concert will have you jumping from your seats and dancing to Miss Marae's catchy, educational songs. This presentation was generously sponsored by the Friends of the San Marcos Library.

Adventure awaits with the magic of California Joe! Stop by for tricks that you have to see to believe. This presentation was generously sponsored by the Friends of the San Marcos Library.

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.

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...

¡Ven a jugar y ganar! Learn more about the popular game Loteria, and compete with others for some amazing prizes! All boards and cards are custom made and specific to the San Marcos Library. It's a Lotería Night with a fun, book-themed twist on the classic game. ¡No te lo pierdas!

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about the USS Midway and the extraordinary adventures and achievements of service at sea in the name of freedom! Commissioned in 1945, the legendary USS Midway (CV-41) has served as a symbol of American strength, innovation, education and service for eight decades. Midway volunteers are..